Development of Noninvasive Methods to Monitor Blood Glucose Levels in People With Diabetes

Article Abstract:

Researchers discussed noninvasive ways of measuring blood sugar levels at a June, 1998, meeting sponsored by the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Most are based on the same principle as ear oximetry, which is a device clipped to the ear that measures oxygen in the blood. Glucose is affected by radiation but the challenge is to magnify the result so it can be measured. Infra-red light and radio waves can be used. A transdermal patch and a glucose watch both measure blood sugar in interstitial fluid. The ultimate goal is to create a device that will automatically deliver the correct amount of insulin needed.

Measurement, Blood sugar, Blood glucose

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Putting money where the US mouth is: initiative on food safety gets under way

Article Abstract:

The three US agencies that regulate various aspects of the food industry have prepared a draft of recommendations for improving the safety of the food supply. In his 1998 budget, Pres Clinton asked for $43 million to support this initiative. Food poisoning affects 6.5 million to 33 million Americans each year, killing an estimated 9,000. Over $3 billion is spent on hospital costs alone. The recommendations include expanding the number of sentinel laboratories, creating a group to coordinate the response to foodborne outbreaks and developing techniques for rapidly identifying infectious organisms.

Safety and security measures, Prevention, Identification and classification, Food poisoning, Food supply, Pathogenic microorganisms

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Healthy People 2010 Initiative Launched

Article Abstract:

US health officials unveiled the Healthy People 2010 program at a conference in January, 2000. Modeled after the Healthy People 2000 program, it contains 467 national health objectives designed to reduce or eliminate illness, disability, and premature death and the strategies for reaching them. One goal is to eliminate health disparities among racial and ethnic groups. Quality of life will become critically important as the baby boomers age.

Analysis, Healthy People 2010 (Report)

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