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Study: Women Age 30+ Modify Breast Cancer Risk With Exercise
Women over age 30 who regularly exercise decrease their chances of breast cancer, according to a study presented today at the American College of Sports Medicine"s 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle.
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Low Vitamin D Levels In Blacks Could Contribute To Higher Rates Of Cancer, Other Diseases, Researcher Says
Low vitamin D levels in blacks could contribute to health gaps between white and black U.S. residents, Michael Holick, a professor at Boston University and a vitamin D researcher, said recently, the GNS/Chicago Sun-Times reports. According to Holick, blacks have lower levels of vitamin D than whites in part because the higher amount of pigment in their skin makes it harder for their body to absorb the nutrient, which is produced in response to sun exposure. Although scientists are debating optimum vitamin D levels, some scientists have said that vitamin D can reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other illnesses. Holick added that some scientists believe blacks are more likely to have prostate cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer and have more aggressive forms of the cancer because they have lower levels of vitamin D. John Flack, principal investigator at the Center for Urban and African American Health at Wayne State University, said lower vitamin D levels among blacks is "potentially a very important explanation for some of the differences, from hypertension to cancer to heart failure," adding, "The actual proof is not there, but it"s plausible." Flack added that many factors -- including decreased access to health care and differences in income and education -- contribute to the overall poorer health among blacks. The Institute of Medicine next year is expected to release new guidelines on recommended daily intake for vitamin D. "All Americans, but particularly people with darker skin, should pay attention" to the new guidelines, according to Adit Ginde, a researcher at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine who led a recent study that found vitamin D levels are decreasing in all racial groups and are particularly low in blacks (Painter, GNS/Chicago Sun-Times, 5/28).
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NIH Stem Cell Rules Seriously Flawed, Says Stanford Expert
Today the National Institutes of Health released their final guidelines detailing what types of human embryonic stem cell research will qualify for federal funding. Although the rules permit federal funding of research on embryonic stem cell lines produced from excess early embryos from in vitro fertilization clinics, they disallow federal support of two key techniques used to derive embryonic stem cells in animals: that of transferring the genetic material from one cell into an egg without a nucleus, and that of stimulating an unfertilized egg to divide.
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Care Quality Commission Sets Out The Parameters Of Its Review Of Take Care Now's Out-of-hours GP Services

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today outlines the scope of its review of the provision and commissioning of out-of-hours GP services run by Take Care Now. The work was triggered by the tragic case of Mr David Gray, a patient who was treated by a locum doctor from Germany and died following the administration of 100mg of diamorphine. The CQC will look at the service generally, focusing on current systems, including contractual and monitoring arrangements between primary care trusts (PCTs) and Take Care Now, as well as changes made after recent incidents. It will also conduct a retrospective review of events to ensure that all appropriate factors have been identified, that lessons have been learnt and to establish whether further improvements are needed. Specifically, the CQC will examine key elements of the Take Care Now service including: management of calls and the response to them; staffing arrangements; pharmacy arrangements and the supply of medicines; commissioning arrangements, particularly governance and quality checks in place for monitoring the contract; how PCTs identify and act upon patient safety incidents. Christine Braithwaite, Head of Investigations and Enforcement at the CQC, said: "We have clear reasons to review where patients have suffered harm, and will rigorously identify where things went wrong. "We need to make sure that both Take Care Now and the PCTs that commission its services have identified the problems, learnt lessons from them and made robust improvements as a result. "Our number one concern is the safety of patients, and we will be looking closely at the contributory factors to the care provided in specific cases, as well as thoroughly examining the current systems in place. If we find areas of concern that require immediate attention, we will not hesitate to use our powers to make sure the safety of patients is not compromised." As part of its work, the CQC will conduct telephone interviews with people who have used services provided by Take Care Now, and also current and former Take Care Now and PCT staff. People interested in talking to the Care Quality Commission can email mark.tempest@cqc.org.uk or telephone 0207 448 9207 if they think that they might have relevant information to contribute. The CQC will report on the findings of its work in due course. Terms of reference for the "Take Care Now" enquiry (PDF, 27KB, opens in new window) Notes Several primary care trusts (PCTs) commission services from Take Care Now to supply doctors as general practitioners providing out-of-hours care. These include: - NHS Suffolk - NHS Worcestershire - NHS Great Yarmouth & Waveney - NHS Cambridgeshire - NHS South West Essex (in partnership with East of England Ambulance Service) The CQC will also look at the arrangements in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly PCT for their performers list and their responsibility as a holder of this list. The Care Quality Commission


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