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Diabetic patients should test blood more often: People with diabetes may be able to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by testing their blood glucose level more often and avoiding hyper-glycaemia for extended periods, says a meta-analysis from Johns Hopkins University of more than 10 000 people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes ( Annals of Internal Medicine 2004;141: 421-31).
Egypt tries to cut cost of drugs: The Egyptian government has cut import taxes on the ingredients for locally manufactured drugs, in an attempt to reduce prices. In Egypt, 80% of ingredients are imported from abroad, and the recent rise in their costs has led drug companies either to stop producing certain drugs or to raise prices.
Number of US women using folic acid rises: This year a record 40% of US women of child bearing age are taking a daily multivitamin containing folic acid, says the March of Dimes charity, which surveyed a national sample of 2012 women aged 18-45 ( Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2004;53: 847-50).
Devon hospital tops treatment list: North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple has been named as England's most outstanding hospital for its treatment of people aged 50 and over, according to new research from Saga Health Care compiled by Dr Foster, an independent company that analyses healthcare quality in the United Kingdom. Copies of the free guide can be ordered from www.saga.co.uk/goodhospitalguide
Society launches pharmacogenetics inquiry: The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science, has launched an investigation into whether pharmacogenetics—designing drugs based on a person's genetic makeup—is a scientifically achievable aim. The committee, to be chaired by David Weatherall, will report in summer 2005. For details see www.royalsoc.ac.uk/policy/pharmacogenetics.htm
Egypt tries to cut cost of drugs: The Egyptian government has cut import taxes on the ingredients for locally manufactured drugs, in an attempt to reduce prices. In Egypt, 80% of ingredients are imported from abroad, and the recent rise in their costs has led drug companies either to stop producing certain drugs or to raise prices.
Number of US women using folic acid rises: This year a record 40% of US women of child bearing age are taking a daily multivitamin containing folic acid, says the March of Dimes charity, which surveyed a national sample of 2012 women aged 18-45 ( Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2004;53: 847-50).
Devon hospital tops treatment list: North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple has been named as England's most outstanding hospital for its treatment of people aged 50 and over, according to new research from Saga Health Care compiled by Dr Foster, an independent company that analyses healthcare quality in the United Kingdom. Copies of the free guide can be ordered from www.saga.co.uk/goodhospitalguide
Society launches pharmacogenetics inquiry: The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science, has launched an investigation into whether pharmacogenetics—designing drugs based on a person's genetic makeup—is a scientifically achievable aim. The committee, to be chaired by David Weatherall, will report in summer 2005. For details see www.royalsoc.ac.uk/policy/pharmacogenetics.htm