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A comprehensive healthcare newsletter from the American Society of Breast Disease summarizes options for preoperative systemic therapy for many breast cancer patients. The ASBD Breast Healthcare Update - Systemic Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: Issues in Preoperative and Adjuvant Treatment reviews current issues and controversies in preoperative and adjuvant treatment of breast cancer.

A recent study investigating the relationship between complications of body contouring surgery and body mass index has confirmed an increase in the occurrence of such complications with worsening degree of obesity. Findings from the study are published in the July/August 2008 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the peer-reviewed publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

A healthy diet and exercise program are part of the prescription for people with type 2 diabetes, but two new research reviews suggest they can also help to prevent the disease. A third review finds that patients from ethnic minorities do better with diabetes education that takes their language and culture into account.

Garlic supplements may lower blood pressure just as effectively as some drugs used to treat hypertension can, according to a new research review.

The British Dental Association is to challenge a Department of Health legal appeal which if successful could result in dentists' contracts being ended by primary care trusts (PCTs) on as little as one day's notice and with no significant cause. The appeal by the Department of Health is against a ju dicial review judgment in February that ruled it was unlawful for PCTs to include in dentists' contracts clauses which allowed for contracts to be ended for no reason.

The Australian Psychological Society heartily congratulates the Rudd Government, and Senator Chris Evans, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, for their review of the way Australia has been treating asylum seekers. The APS supports the humane decision to limit detention to the small number of people who pose a risk to the community or of absconding, while others are reviewed while living in the community.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic versions of Depakote delayed-release tablets (divalproex sodium). Depakote is approved by the FDA for the treatment of seizures, bipolar disorder and migraine headaches. 'Generic drugs undergo a rigorous scientific review to ensure that they will provide the patient with the same amount of high quality, safe and effective drug as the name brand product,' said Gary J.

Two communities in California will be addressing cancer among Hispanics. Summaries of news coverage previewing the events appear below. Santa Cruz County: A daylong forum on Aug.

A review of New South Wales' surrogacy laws will examine whether surrogate mothers should be allowed to have their expenses reimbursed.

UN report says Burma, Cambodia and Thailand have lower rates of infection, but highly populated states, such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, China, remain troubled by higher rates