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Two groundbreaking articles, a study examining women's experiences after infertility and a review of chronic fatigue syndrome in childbearing women, were published in the July/August 2008 issue of the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health. Women's Lived Experience of Infertility after Unsuccessful Medical Intervention is authored by M. Patrice McCarthy, RN, CNS, PhD.

EXPERTS at Edinburgh University's National CJD Surveillance Unit are reviewing all of their past research following the discovery of a new CJD-like disease that may have c

Alzheimer's Society comment on a review of research studies investigating nicotine and dementia, which have been conducted over the last 5 years 'Nicotine has previously been shown to help treat Alzheimer's disease in animal studies. This new review brings together evidence to explain the processes behind this and which types of nerve cells nicotine effects in the brain.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. drug reviewers have 'several major concerns' about effectiveness data supplied by Johnson & Johnson in a bid to expand use of its antibiotic Doribax, according to documents released on Monday.

Review of landmark 14-year study cites factors such as easy access to alcohol, low prices and special promotions, weak control policies and lax enforcement.read more

The Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, published his 2007 Annual Report, in which he called for a new focus on teenage health. The report, which reviews key health problems and developments over the last year, highlighted the unique health needs of teenagers. The teenage years are a risk taking period of life, closely tied to the rite of passage into adulthood.

Nine out of ten regular food items aimed specifically at children have a poor nutritional content - because of high levels of sugar, fat or sodium - according to a detailed study of 367 products published in the July issue of the UK-based journal Obesity Reviews. Just under 70 per cent of the products studied - which specifically excluded confectionery, soft drinks and bakery items - derived a high proportion of calories from sugar.

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