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What Is Osteoporosis? What Causes Osteoporosis?
The bones of people with osteoporosis become thin and weak. The word "osteo" comes from the Greek osteon meaning "bone", while "porosis" comes from the Greek poros meaning "hole, passage". According to Medilexicon"s medical dictionary, osteoporosis is a "reduction in the quantity of bone or atrophy of skeletal tissue; an age-related disorder characterized by decreased bone mass and loss of normal skeletal microarchitecture, leading to increased susceptibility to fractures."

Government Of Canada Acts To Protect Newborns And Infants From Bisphenol A In Polycarbonate Plastic Baby Bottles
The Government of Canada is moving forward with proposed regulations to prohibit the advertisement, sale and importation of polycarbonate plastic baby bottles that contain bisphenol A, otherwise known as BPA, to reduce newborn and infant exposure to this substance, announced the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health.
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Catholic Law Professors Debate Obama Administration's Efforts To Reduce Need For Abortion
Catholic constitutional law professors Doug Kmiec of the Pepperdine University School of Law and Robert George of Princeton University on Thursday during a forum at the National Press Club debated the Obama administration"s abortion policies and whether opposing sides in the abortion-rights debate should work toward finding "common ground," the Washington Times reports. Kmiec -- a Republican who broke rank with many Catholics and supported President Obama"s run for the presidency -- stressed that the president is serious about reducing the need for abortion. However, George "challenged the administration to do something concrete," such as ban certain abortion procedures, according to the Times. He said that Obama "rejects what we and pro-lifers propose is common ground. ... He does not believe human beings acquire rights until after birth."Kmiec and George also debated the role of Catholics in politics, such as whether Catholics who support abortion rights should be denied Holy Communion or whether Catholic bishops should speak out against politicians who support abortion rights. In April 2008, a Los Angeles priest denied Kmiec Communion because of his support for Obama. Kmiec asked, "Are we as Catholics expected to sit on the sidelines aloof with the truth talking to ourselves or are we to engage our fellow citizens and offer that faith? The 2008 election was very much a test of that." He said that he does not believe that intimidation is the correct way to address abortion-rights issues, adding that the "denial of Communion is intimidation." Kmiec said that Catholic bishops" opposition to abortion-rights supporters who are Catholic "is not either an effective nor a Catholic approach. Nor is it a Catholic approach to endorse candidates. Yet certain bishops endorse candidates. Nor should churches allow materials in their vestibule saying it is a sin of the highest order to cast a vote for Barack Obama." He noted that 54% of Catholics voted for Obama.George opted to focus on Obama"s legislative record instead of the issue of Catholics in politics. He said, "Obama"s record as an activist, legislator and now as president is that an unborn baby possesses no rights. Throughout his career, he has denied every fundamental legislation that would discourage its practice or limit its liability" (Duin, Washington Times, 5/29).
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Award-winning Accu-Chek Website Launches In The UK

Accu-Chek has launched an award-wining website for people with diabetes. Patients can now be informed about Accu-Chek"s news and products via an award-winning site packed with engaging interactive tools, such as videos and an online ordering facility, in a layout which allows the user to surf effortlessly through the content. The Webby Award which is a highly recognised international prize to honour excellence over the internet placed the Accu-Chek site within the top 15% of over 10,000 website submissions. "We are delighted that the Accu-Chek site has been recognised in this way. The new interactive marketing approach adopted by the Accu-Chek team has really advanced the brand and has provided a richer and more fulfilling interactive experience for the customer," said Brett Lewis, Director of Diabetes Care at Roche Diagnostics Limited. The new look of the website was tested with customers in the UK, USA and Germany. Its interactive guide to the Accu-Chek product family helps patients to find the blood glucose system that best fits their lifestyle. The website redesign enhances customers" experience and was developed following patient requests to better meet the needs of users. "We have found that customers are looking for more product information from our website as opposed to general diabetes health advice. The Accu-Chek website therefore guides patients through the portfolio and directs them to state-of-the-art medical websites, where they can find reliable and up-to date information on their condition," continued Brett Lewis. Throughout the UK more than 21,000 patients and healthcare professionals visit the site every month. To experience the site for yourself, please visit: http://www.accu-chek.co.uk. Roche


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