Charity News from Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003Emory and CDC Scientists Explore Why Most Breast-Fed Infants of HIV-Positive Mothers Resist InfectionEmory University | Although prolonged breastfeeding is well known to be a major route of transmission of HIV infection to infants, the majority of breastfed infants with HIV-positive mothers remain uninfected, even after months of exposure. Premature Infants Benefit From Group Prenatal Care, Yale Researchers Find Yale School of Medicine | In a study of the impact of group versus individual prenatal care on birth weight and gestational age, researchers at Yale and Emory Universities found that group prenatal care was associated with significantly better weight gain for preterm infants. Physicians Should Prescribe Cholesterol-lowering Medicines More to Select Patients While Still Hospitalized University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine | A study published in the current issue of Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that increasing the appropriate use of cholesterol-lowering therapies – while the patients are still in the hospital – could translate into improved clinical outcomes. In Memoriam: Yale Radiologist Barry Kacinski, M.D., Who Was Internationally Known for Research into Development of Malignancies Yale School of Medicine | A funeral service was held Monday, November 24, for Barry Kacinski, M.D., a Yale School of Medicine radiologist who lead groundbreaking research defining the effects of growth factors and oncogenes in the development of malignancies. Elderly Women Over-Screened for Cancers with Little Measurable Benefit Duke University Medical Center | Elderly women are receiving a large number of mammograms and Pap smears with limited scientific evidence of advantage, researchers from Duke University Medical Center have reported. It is a misdirected use of health-care funds, they said. Alzheimer's Association Supports Medicare Bill Alzheimer's Association | The Alzheimer's Association supports this historic bill because it will provide relief to the 4.5 million Americans dealing with Alzheimer's disease, many of whom suffer from other health issues. CRS Coffee Project: Justice in Every Cup Catholic Relief Services | Catholic Relief Services today launched its CRS Coffee Project, an ambitious plan to boost consumption of fair trade coffee by directly marketing the coffee to the 65 million Catholics in the United States. Rein Saral Named Senior Associate Director Of Winship Cancer Institute Emory University | In a move aimed at bolstering the growth and development of Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute, oncologist Rein Saral, MD, director of The Emory Clinic, will take on new responsibilities as senior associate director of the WCI. Weight Loss Diet High in Saturated Fats and Avoiding Starches Offers Good Preliminary Results Mayo Clinic | In the quest for an effective weight loss diet that also is nutritionally complete, researchers in the November issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings report preliminary weight loss results of a regimen that is similar to the Atkins diet are encouraging. Mayo Clinic Announces $400,000 Commitment to Rochester Area Family Y Mayo Clinic | Mayo Clinic today announced a $400,000 commitment to the Rochester Area Family Y Capital Campaign. Half of the money, $200,000, will be donated now. The remaining $200,000 will be allotted in matching grants of $50,000 a year for the next four years. St. Jude TV show debuts Nov. 30 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | The program, hosted by St. Jude National Outreach Director Marlo Thomas, profiles the inspiring stories of St. Jude patients, their families and the doctors and researchers fighting to save their lives and find cures for catastrophic diseases. Kellogg Eye Center ranked among top 5 ophthalmology programs in the nation University of Michigan Health System | The University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center has been rated No. 5 for "Best Overall Program" in a yearly survey that ranks ophthalmology programs across the country. The rankings are the result of a poll of ophthalmology department chairs in the US. Inconsistent guidelines lead to wide variation in chaperone use during Pap smears University of Michigan Health System | When doctors were first encouraged to have a nurse or medical assistant in the room while collecting a Pap smear, it was so the patient would feel comfortable. In time, hospital lawyers began to advocate chaperones for legal protection. American Heart Association applauds introduction of bill to help reduce threat of stroke, the nation's No. 3 killer American Heart Association | The U.S. Senate introduced a bill late last week to address the need for greater public awareness of and more effective treatment for stroke – the nation's No. 3 killer and a leading cause of disability. High blood pressure and high CRP escalate cardiovascular risk American Heart Association | High blood pressure and elevated levels of the inflammation marker C-reactive protein (CRP) may work together to increase cardiovascular risk in women, according to a study in today's rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the AHA.
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