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Parkinson's Disease Foundation announces $1 million for novel st...

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Wed, 07/06/2011 - 22:00

(Parkinson's Disease Foundation) The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) is pleased to announce awards totaling more than $1 million for 11 novel investigator-initiated research projects designed to understand the cause(s) of and find a cure for Parkinson's disease.


 

Discounts on drugs is Rx for NYC's uninsured

NYDailyNews.com - Health - NY Daily News  Wed, 05/18/2011 - 17:35

The 1 million New Yorkers without health insurance can now receive savings on their prescription drugs thanks to a new discount card unveiled by the city Wednesday.


 

Susan G. Komen fragrance to raise funds for breast cancer resear...

NYDailyNews.com - Health - NY Daily News  Tue, 01/04/2011 - 10:10

The philanthropy is hoping that "Promise Me," a citrus-y floral scent, will raise $1 million a year for the Foundation and continue to raise money for research and a cure.


 

Lucrative Relationships Not Always Disclosed (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Surgery  Mon, 09/13/2010 - 14:00

(MedPage Today) -- For readers of medical journals, chances are hit-or-miss that they'll learn that study authors are being paid by medical device makers -- especially when the authors earn $1 million or more as consultants, according to new research.


 

Swine flu: 10 things you need to know

Headlines from the Associated Press  Mon, 08/31/2009 - 22:00

ATLANTA (AP) -- Since it first emerged in April, the global swine flu epidemic has sickened more than 1 million Americans and killed about 500.

It's also spread around the world, infecting tens of thousands and killing nearly 2,000....


 

$1 Million Donated to Expand Free Clinic Services

washingtonpost.com - Health  Tue, 06/02/2009 - 10:55

At the Arlington Free Clinic, applications to see a doctor have more than doubled in a year. In Reston, a similar clinic has seen 40 percent more patients in 10 months.


 

Chlamydia Reports Hit All-Time High

MedPage Today Infectious Disease  Tue, 01/13/2009 - 10:00

ATLANTA (MedPage Today) -- More than 1.1 million cases of chlamydia were reported in 2007 -- the largest number ever for any reportable condition, the CDC said.


 

Malaria vaccine shows promise in Africa tests

Headlines from the Associated Press  Mon, 12/08/2008 - 10:12

NEW YORK (AP) -- Researchers reported promising results for what may become the world's first vaccine to prevent malaria, a killer of 1 million people each year....


 

Group calls for free malaria treatment in Africa

Headlines from the Associated Press  Tue, 09/30/2008 - 07:22

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) -- Making tests and treatment for malaria free dramatically increases the number of people who seek treatment for the disease that kills 1 million people a year, an international medical aid group said Tuesday....