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Lobbying Groups Prepare For Reconciliation Process, Step Up Fight On Bill Features
Lobbyists are beginning to consider how their clients would fare if health reform moves to a reconciliation process to pass legislation, Roll Call reports. "As the health care debate has grown increasingly partisan, lobbyists say they are taking more seriously the looming possibility of having many reforms added to reconciliation. "I think almost everyone looks at reconciliation as a last resort," said John Rother, executive vice president of policy and strategy for the seniors" lobby AARP. "But we haven"t made a lot of progress. Patience is running thin."" A bill passed by reconciliation would need only 51 Senate votes instead of the filibuster-proof usual 60.

Sometimes Insurance No Match For Health Costs
Americans with serious illnesses who must often choose between paying a mortgage or their health premiums and deductibles are often going broke, The Seattle Times reports.
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Male Circumcision Does Not Appear To Reduce HIV Transmission Risk To Female Partners
Although several studies have shown that circumcision, removal of the foreskin which contains cells that are particularly susceptible to HIV, appears to reduce a man"s risk of contracting HIV from his female sex partner, it does not reduce the female sex partners" risk of contracting the virus, according to a study in the Lancet, Reuters reports. Maria Wawer of Johns Hopkins University and colleagues in Uganda followed 922 HIV-positive, uncircumcised men ages 15 to 49. Some of the men immediately underwent a circumcision, and some had the procedure two years later. The researchers also followed 163 female partners of the men.The researchers decided to end the study early when they found that male circumcision did not convey the expected benefits to women. The study also found that men"s partners were no less likely to contract other sexually transmitted infections, except for trichomonas.However, based on observational studies, researchers say that circumcision is so effective in protecting men that it will still likely benefit women indirectly by reducing circulation of the virus in general (Fox, Reuters, 7/16).
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Excellence In Oncology Awards 2009 Now Open For Entry

The Excellence in Oncology Awards (EinO) 2009 are now open for entry. The Awards, now in their fourth year, recognise and reward best practice in oncology management, education and patient care throughout the UK. Winners will be announced at a prestigious dinner on 6 October 2009 during the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference. "The work undertaken by teams and individuals involved in cancer care across the UK is nothing short of inspiring and it"s terrific to be in a position to reward those who are leading the way," commented Mr Richard Sainsbury, President of the British Oncological Association, Consultant Breast Surgeon at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and Chairman of the Excellence in Oncology Awards 2009 judging panel. "We like to think the benefit of winning an Award extends beyond the prize alone, giving winners" projects additional profile and potential resourcing, which will be strong inducement to enter." No matter how large or small, all projects that have made a difference in cancer management and patient care will be considered. By championing best practice in the treatment and care of cancer patients, the Awards enable teams and individuals to promote the valuable work they do both internally and externally. The award categories and prizes are: - Best Patient Support Initiative in Oncology (÷£1,500 research grant) - Best Professional Education Initiative in Oncology (registration, flights and accommodation for European Oncology related meeting of choice) - Oncology Team of the Year (÷£1,500 grant) - Excellence in Oncology Nursing (÷£1,500 grant) - Best Charitable Initiative (engraved silver rose bowl) - BOA Young Investigator Award (÷£500 research grant) - Excellence in Cancer Reporting (÷£500) - Pfizer Lifetime Achievement (÷£2,500) The awards are judged by a panel of eminent leaders in the oncology arena and supported by Pfizer Limited and the British Oncological Association. Who can enter? - All oncology healthcare professionals (surgeons, oncologists, nurses, GPs, pharmacists, dieticians, radiologists, haematologists, psychologists, and other allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists) - Patient and professional associations as well as charities. The deadline for entries is 5.00pm on Friday, 31 July 2009. More information and an entry form are available on the website: http://www.excellenceinoncology.org. Excellence in Oncology Awards


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