IFPMA Millennium Development Goals
In 2000, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set out in motion a landmark political agenda from the highest levels of national governments to be achieved by 2015. Through eight overarching goals, governments and international organizations committed to improving the social and economic conditions especially in the world's poorest countries. A recent report from the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) looked at several of these goals, which strongly relate to life science companies. Specifically, the report looked at goals related to:
Reducing child mortality
Improvi...
Source: Policy and Medicine - December 24, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Thomas Sullivan Source Type: blogs
Do You Believe More Vaccines or Better Nutrition Prevents Disease?
Conclusion
Tremendous government financial and medical resources are wasted on the development of more vaccinations to prevent diseases. No research has proven the effectiveness of vaccinations in preventing illness. Overwhelming evidence exists to show vaccines are dangerous to health and contribute to illness, injury and death.
To prevent disease, one should avoid vaccinations, mercury dental fillings and toxic food. Following a nutrient-dense diet of whole, organic foods and removing toxic metals from the body are the best avenues to try and prevent illness and enhance health.
References
http://www.fierce...
Source: vactruth.com - December 20, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Michelle Goldstein Tags: Michelle Goldstein Top Stories Dr. Russell Blaylock National Institutes of Health (NIH) Nutrition truth about vaccines Weston Price Source Type: blogs
State of the lab, year 1 – setting up
I have used this blog in the past to keep track of my academic life where I can give a less formal perspective on papers I have published or ideas I am working on. Starting a group has made me think a bit about what I blog about. I have more responsibilities towards the people that have decided to work with me, towards the institution that has hired me (EMBL-EBI) and funding sources that support our work. At least for now I have decided to keep on sharing my personal view and in that context I though it could be interesting to write down my path as group leader in academia. This might become a yearly “thing”.I started ...
Source: Public Rambling - December 18, 2013 Category: Bioinformaticians Tags: academia Source Type: blogs
Climate Change and Disease: USA Today Gets It Wrong
This report describes statistically significant increases in the incidence rate of reported coccidioidomycosis in endemic states during 1998–2011 after adjusting for changes in population size and in age and sex distribution. Although the number of cases decreased in Arizona during 2007–2008 and in California during 2007–2009, incidence dramatically increased in 2010 and 2011. In 2011, coccidioidomycosis was the second most commonly reported nationally notifiable condition in Arizona and the fourth most commonly reported in California.
The reasons for the increases described in this report are unclear. Coccidioides e...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - December 16, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Patrick J. Michaels, Paul C. "Chip" Knappenberger Source Type: blogs
Sunnie Southern: Woman to Watch 2014
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Viable Synergy LLC
Follow Sunnie on Twitter: @SunnieSouthern
“I don’t believe that anyone can develop leadership or confidence for someone else – it’s about listening and asking questions, helping people find the in courage in themselves to find the answers.” – Sunnie Southern
Driven every day by the self-created vision of “She” – the multi-tasking women of the world seeking information in a more usable format to achieve and do more, Sunnie infuses her energy across health innovation and health technology partnerships. Today, she is the Founder and Chief Executi...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - December 10, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Featured HIT/Health Gaming Innovation Source Type: blogs
