Charity News from Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003House Approves Legislation To Turn Pediatric "Rule" Into Pediatric LawElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation | The House today overwhelmingly approved the Pediatric Research Equity Act of 2003, which restores the protections of the FDA's 1998 Pediatric Rule. This essential regulation was invalidated by a federal district court in October 2002. Rebuilding Iraq Amidst This Week's Bombings Food for the Hungry | As 500-pound bombs hit suspected ambush sites and hideouts on Tuesday – the biggest U.S. air operation since President Bush declared an official end to active combat in Iraq on May 1 – Food for the Hungry, along with its partners, carry on. Aid Groups Raise Concern About Possible Deployment of Serb Troops to Afghanistan International Rescue Committee | The IRC and 10 other humanitarian aid and advocacy groups are cautioning against the deployment of forces from Serbia and Montenegro to Afghanistan to serve with NATO or Coalition Forces. JDRF Center for Islet Transplantation Launched at University of Miami School of Medicine Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International has awarded a $6.75 million Center Grant to the University of Miami School of Medicine. The grant will be used to establish a JDRF Center at the School of Medicine's Diabetes Research Institute. Independent Sector Elects Make-A-Wish Foundation President Paula Van Ness Treasurer of Its National Board of Directors Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | Independent Sector, a nonprofit coalition based in Washington, D.C., has elected Make-A-Wish Foundation of America President & CEO Paula Van Ness as treasurer of its national Board of Directors. Afghans in secure areas are optimistic but fear window of opportunity is closing, NGO Consortium finds Mercy Corps International | In a survey released today by the Human Rights Research & Advocacy Consortium, Afghans surveyed in relatively secure areas are positive about the present (83% feel safer than 3 years ago) and hopeful for the future. A.G. Edwards To Host MDA Art Exhibit Muscular Dystrophy Association | The northwest Tucson office of A.G. Edwards and Sons will display 30 selected works of art from the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Art Collection. The exhibit, called Transcending Barriers: Selections from the MDA Art Collection, will begin Nov 24. Audubon, Rogers Family Coffee Companies, Rainforest Alliance Launch Audubon™ Coffee National Audubon Society | National Audubon Society and Rogers Family Coffee Companies - are honored to announce the launch of a new, habitat friendly, socially responsible, shade-grown, organic coffee line certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Alzheimer's Association Supports Compromise on Medicare Legislation Alzheimer's Association | The Alzheimer's Association applauds congressional leadership on achieving a compromise on Medicare prescription drug benefit legislation. Goldberg urged Congress to act on this legislation as soon as possible. Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Awards Nearly $2 Million to Emory University to Strengthen Training in Geriatric Medicine Emory University | As both the number and percentage of Americans over 65 continues to grow, the nation's need for physicians trained to care for the elderly is mushrooming as well. Emory University School of Medicine plans to respond to those changing demographics. Cilostazol Prevents Coronary Artery Stent Restenosis By 40 Percent Emory University | The CREST research found the drug cilostazol (Pletal) reduces in-stent restenosis (the renarrowing of arteries following angioplasty) by almost 40 percent over standard therapy alone - a conclusion that could mark a significant new treatment option. Mayo Clinic Heart Specialists Begin Seeing Patients in Dubai Mayo Clinic | It was announced today that Mayo Clinic heart specialists are now available to see patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with heart conditions through Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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