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Higher Levels Of Blood Protein Fetuin-A Linked To Diabetes
Source: Medical News Today
Original Source A study published in the July 9 issue of JAMA finds an association between higher than normal levels of the protein fetuin-A and an increased risk of developing diabetes. Fetuin-A is one of several blood proteins that is produced in the liver and…
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Older adults subjected to abuse or self-neglect at greater risk of mortality
Source: Rush University Medical Center
Original Source: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-08/rumc-oas073009.php Older adults who are subjected to abuse or self-neglect face a greater risk of premature death than other seniors, according to a study published in the August 5 issue of JAMA. Moreover, contrary to widely held views that elders who are physically…
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Equal Education launches court case against Minister for Basic Education, Angie Motshekga
Source: Equal Education
Today at a press conference Equal Education (EE) announced that it had filed papers in the Bhisho High Court against Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga; Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan; and the nine provincial MECs for Education.As EE Coordinator Doron Isaacs explained: “The papers…
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Boomers may see doctor shortage; Medical students shun careers caring for older patients
Source: USA TODAY
by Rita Rubin Medical students are shying away from careers in general internal medicine, which could exacerbate the U.S. doctor shortage expected by the time the youngest Baby Boomers head into their senior years, researchers report today. Only 2% of 1,177 respondents to a survey…
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