A common plant virus lures aphids to infected plants by making the plants more attractive, but when the insects taste the plant, they quickly leave for tastier, healthier ones. In the process, the insects rapidly transmit the disease, according to Penn State entomologists. “The virus improves the cues that insects use to identify food by [...]
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Possible source of beta cell destruction that leads to diabetes
Posted by admin on February 8th, 2010
Doctors at Eastern Virginia Medical School’s Strelitz Diabetes Center have been stalking the culprit responsible for Type 1 diabetes. Now, they are one step closer. Members of a research team at the centre, led by Jerry Nadler, MD, professor and chair of internal medicine and director of the centre, have been studying the role of [...]
Swine flu still out there, officials caution
Posted by admin on February 7th, 2010
The H1N1 strain is the dominant form of influenza globally, but some seasonal strains are starting to emerge in China and Africa, the World Health Organization reported. The United States remains one of the hardest hit countries, but many Americans seem unconcerned and most have rejected the vaccine, according to a poll by the Harvard [...]
Health Professionals Petition FTC for Relief from Red Flags Rule
Posted by admin on February 7th, 2010
For immediate release: Jan. 29, 2010 CHICAGO – In light of a recent federal court decision, four national organizations representing dentists, physicians and veterinarians called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today to exclude health professionals from controversial new regulation intended to combat identity theft. A letter sent to FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz by leaders [...]
AMA Launches New Web Site to Help Physicians Volunteer in Haiti
Posted by admin on February 7th, 2010
Physician volunteers needed to support Haiti relief efforts—sign up today For immediate release: Feb. 2, 2010 CHICAGO –The American Medical Association announced today its new Web site registry that can easily coordinate the deployment of physicians who are willing to volunteer with federal and private sector response organizations in Haiti. The AMA/NDLS™ Disaster Volunteer Physician [...]