Better than a cure

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates a renewed international effort to immunize children against communicable diseases, but the effort has met with a tepid response among industry, governments, and media. Vaccination is a cost-effective medical expense, yet funding shortfalls are common.

International aspects, Prevention, Children, Vaccination of children, Vaccination, Immunization, World Health Organization, Communicable diseases in children, Pediatric communicable diseases

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Sweet success: sugary drugs may stick it to disease

Article Abstract:

Pharmaceutical firms are racing to develop the first drugs capable of controlling illnesses by preventing sugar-binding proteins from sticking to cells' outer layers. They believe this technology holds much promise in controlling inflammations, organ rejection and even tumor growth.

Health aspects, Product development, Pharmaceutical industry, Physiological aspects, Sugar, Sugars, Carbohydrates, Protein binding, Sugar in the body

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Better care, less care

Article Abstract:

Oregon wants to institute a program that rations medical procedures to reduce its Medicaid costs. The plan is under review by federal authorities. A long-term medical policy needs to be established that reduces unnecessary costs and procedures.

Planning, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Medical policy, Health policy, Oregon

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