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Folic Acid May Improve Asthma, Allergies
Folic acid, or vitamin B9, may help treat allergic reactions and allergy symptoms, according to researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children"s Center.

Media Looks At County-Level HIV, AIDS Map Data
Major population centers such as those in New York and California have the highest numbers of HIV cases, however, many of the areas that have the highest rates of people with HIV are in the South, according to data from an online mapping tool launched by the National Minority Quality Forum yesterday, the AP/Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. The map, which is the first tool of its kind to look at HIV and AIDS cases on a county level, is based on 2006 data collected from states and cross-checked with CDC data. According to the mapping tool, of the 48 counties with the highest HIV prevalence rates, 25 are in Georgia. In addition, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia have the highest prevalence rates for HIV cases that have progressed to AIDS (Stobbe, AP/Minneapolis Star Tribune, 6/22). In Virginia, Richmond, Petersburg and Norfolk were among the nation"s urban areas hardest hit by HIV/AIDS (Smith, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 6/23). Three metro counties in Kansas City, Mo., have HIV and AIDS rates that are higher than about 80 percent of counties nationwide, according to the data, NBC Action News reports (Ptacek, NBC Action News, 6/22).
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Focus On Rapid Medical Response To Improve The Quality Of Healthcare And Drive The Ambulance Services Market In Europe, According To Frost & Sullivan

Pre-hospital emergency care in the form of ambulances is one of the key factors improving the quality of healthcare across Europe. As emergency cases are on the rise due to epidemiological reasons, accidents and terrorist activities, ambulance services are being accorded high priority by healthcare providers. To ensure efficiency and enhance ambulance services, healthcare providers need to increase the number of vehicles, impart proper training and incorporate technologically advanced devices in ambulances. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Ambulances Services Market in Europe, provides insights into ambulances services, vehicle types as well as air ambulance services. In this research, Frost & Sullivan"s expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: vehicle ambulances and air ambulances in Western Europe. "The future of the ambulances services market in Europe will be determined principally by healthcare initiatives in individual countries," notes Frost & Sullivan. "As the incidence of heart attacks, strokes and road accidents rises, the onus of providing rapid and efficient patient treatment falls on healthcare authorities." Ambulance services offer immediate medical care in case of emergencies. As the incidence of strokes, heart attacks and accidents escalates, it is imperative for healthcare systems to ensure proper and efficient medical care at the site of the incident or on the way to the emergency department. Healthcare systems across Europe have realised the importance of a well-developed ambulance system - including land-, air- and boat-based emergency services. Efforts are ongoing to enhance such services with additional staff training and the inclusion of advanced technologies. Healthcare authorities are aware of the importance of having a highly developed ambulance service. However, the sector is plagued by complex legislation and regulations at regional levels, usually related to ambulance equipment and staff requirements/training. In addition, advanced technologies such as telemedicine and GIS are dependent on regional regulations, making it harder for their effective integration with ambulances. "It is important for healthcare systems to focus on providing immediate relief to patients, rather than make changes to regulations," states Frost & Sullivan. "As time is the most important factor in saving a patient"s life, incorporating advanced technologies will drastically reduce mortality rates." For medical device manufacturers, the best way to optimise the ambulance market for their products is to design their products such that they work durably within the rough environment of an ambulance. "Medical devices are used within the ambulance while it is in motion and hence more emphasis is given to features such as ruggedness, compactness, short start time and easy training," concludes the Frost & Sullivan research. "Equally important is the ability to be hooked to an IT system or telemedicine network." Frost & Sullivan÷ 


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