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Linus Pauling Prize For Health Research Won By Vitamin D Expert Dr. Michael Holick
Dr. Michael Holick, a professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics at the Boston University School of Medicine who has revolutionized the understanding of vitamin D and its role in disease prevention, has received the $50,000 Linus Pauling Institute Prize for Health Research.

High-Tech 'Smart' Face Mask Helps Hong Kong Families Combat Swine Flu
Beginning today, Hong Kong people and their children will have direct access to Filligent"s patented anti- microbial face mask, the BioMask(TM). The revolutionary mask, which traps and kills germs like H1N1 upon contact, was launched at Asia"s leading drugstore chain, Watsons, today. In addition, Hong Kong"s biggest travel agency, Hong Thai, will be providing the BioMask(TM), on a complimentary basis, to all air travelers through the end of August. Up until now, the CE-certified, specialist mask has only been available to medical and healthcare professionals. The launch and availability of the BioMask(TM) in consumer retailers and service providers is significant because, as CEO Melissa Mowbray-d"Arbela says, "The BioMask(TM) is the first "intelligent" face mask. You don"t have to be a health care worker or medical professional to use it correctly. Instead, the mask is very easy to put on, wear and dispose of properly. Thus, it"s one of the best forms of protection for ordinary people and their children during this year"s swine flu crisis."
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Texas "Medical Home" Provides Personal And Coordinated Health Care
The Houston Chronicle reports on a medical philosophy that focuses on providing coordinated care and personal care to older patients, mostly indigent seniors. The paper examines Select Senior Clinic, a Texas facility that ascribes to the medical home concept.
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Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain's Council Officers For 2009/10 Elected

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain"s incumbent President, Steve Churton has been re-elected for a further term, following Council"s election on 3 June. Also achieving successful re-election for 2009-10 were Vice-President, Martin Astbury and Treasurer, John Gentle. The Society Chief Executive and Registrar, Jeremy Holmes said: "I am delighted to announce the election of the three Council Officers, all of whom have demonstrated remarkable leadership and vision throughout this time of great change. "Steve Churton, particularly, has been committed to advocating on behalf the profession during his inaugural presidential term. I am confident the Society, and the profession, will be good in hands with these three able leaders at the helm." Steve Churton is currently Boots" Head of Professional Practice. Martin Astbury is a community pharmacist at WM Morrisons and John Gentle is a Director of Lunts Pharmacies. Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain


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