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Advanced Melanoma: Vaccine Shows Therapeutic Promise
A vaccine for one of the most lethal cancers, advanced melanoma, has shown improved response rates and progression-free survival for patients when combined with the immunotherapy drug, Interleukin-2, according to researchers from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Shedding New Light On The Causes Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome And Its Effect On Brothers
Researchers have found evidence that chronic disease in either a mother or father can create unfavourable conditions in the womb that are associated with the development of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in daughters. In another study, researchers found that brothers of women with PCOS and insulin resistance are themselves at greater risk of developing insulin resistance or diabetes, suggesting that factors associated with the condition can be passed down to sons as well as daughters.
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Physician Practices' Interactions With Plans Cost $31 Billion Annually
As policymakers consider ways to cut health costs as a part of health reform, a new national survey of physician practices finds that physicians on average are spending the equivalent of three work weeks annually on administrative tasks required by health plans. According to the study published May 14 on the Health Affairs Web site by Lawrence P. Casalino of Weill Cornell Medical College and colleagues, physician practices report that overall the costs of interacting with insurance plans is $31 billion annually and 6.9 percent of all U.S. expenditures for physician and clinical services.
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Meningitis Is A Serious Threat To Hajj / Umrah Travellers

Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK a National Hajj Specific and charitable organisation warned British Hajj that they are at risk of infections including meningococcal disease because of crowded conditions at ceremonies, accommodation sites and on public transport. Meningitis is a real and killer disease which is transmitted through direct person to person contact via droplets of nasal or throat secretions of infected individuals. Close and prolonged contact within confined space facilitates the spread of infection. Therefore the health experts from Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK strongly urge all prospective Hajj/Umrah pilgrims that they must be vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis before travelling to Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims as well as Health Professionals are reminded that dosage and schedule of meningitis quadrivalent (ACWY) vaccination recommended by Department of Health is: 1. Children 3 months to 2 years: - First Dose 0.5ml - Second dose 0.5 ml 3 Months after the first dose. 2. Children over 2 years of age and adults: - Single dose of 0.5ml confers protection for up to 3 years - However Hajj & Umrah visa requirements (At present) by Saudi Authorities is a booster of 0.5ml- 2 years after the first dose. Health experts also remind the Health Professionals that, guidance on best practice for the administration of all vaccines is contained in the "Green Book" (full title: Immunisation against infectious diseases). http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publichealth/Healthprotection/Immunisation/Greenbook/DH_4097254 "Every year over 125,000 Hajj/Umrah pilgrim travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj/Umrah which is an ongoing process. Therefore Health Professionals at GP surgeries and travel clinics need strategic planning and need to be aware of clear guidelines to address this issue to avoid any outbreak of meningitis, as it has happened in the past, when about twenty British Hajj pilgrims tragically lost their lives due to meningitis outbreak in UK.", said Health experts from Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims). Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK (A.B.H)


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