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Scripps Research Scientists Observe Human Neurodegenerative Disorder In Fruit Flies
A team of scientists from The Scripps Research Institute, Katholeike Universiteit Leuven, and the University of Antwerp, Belgium, among other institutions, has created a genetically modified fruit fly that mimics key features of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a common neurodegenerative disorder that strikes about one out of every 2,500 people in the United States.

Lawmakers Address Nurse And Primary Care Physician Shortages
A pending House bill would aim to address the nursing shortage by allowing "20,000 additional nurses to enter the U.S. each year for the next three years as a temporary measure to fill the gap," Business Week reports. The bill was introduced by Representative Robert Wexler, D-Fla., in May. If it doesn"t "pass on its own, lawmakers may include it in a comprehensive immigration reform package." Hospital administrators in some areas that face nursing shortages support the bill as "temporary relief," but "Wexler"s bill is opposed by labor unions, whose leaders say it would undermine efforts to produce a steady domestic workforce while sapping other nations" nurses. [President Barack] Obama has also expressed skepticism about the idea that the U.S. needs to import nurses, in particular because the U.S. unemployment rate continues to rise." Instead, Obama has said, the focus should be on improving the res to fund education for new American-born nurses. "The $787 billion economic stimulus bill included $500 million to address shortages of health workers in the U.S., with about $100 million to promote nursing and increase capacity at U.S. nurse-training schools."
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Turner Syndrome Society Of The United States Announces Ambitious Goal To Crush Ignorance Of Turner Syndrome (TS)

The Turner Syndrome Society of the United States (TSSUS) recently concluded its 22nd Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. The conference drew more than 350 individuals, families, researchers and health care professionals to network and learn about the latest research breakthroughs benefiting women and girls with TS. TSSUS continues to make great strides toward helping identify and assist those with TS. With that in mind the TSSUS board of directors met and unanimously agreed on setting an ambitious goal to Crush Ignorance of Turner Syndrome over the next decade. The TSSUS board also laid the groundwork for new fundraising, finance and public relations initiatives designed to professionalize the association and increase awareness of TS. One example: a board priority to "ensure that all short girls are evaluated for Turner syndrome will be advanced with a TSSUS produced brochure designed to promote this objective which will be mailed to all pediatricians in the US." "TSSUS continues to improve TS identification, outreach, and public relations efforts--now more important than ever, given economic conditions, competition for scarce res, and the current health care reform debate," said Cindy Dunnam, TSSUS executive director. "In spite of the climate of economic uncertainty the meeting was an economic success. More important was the boards" agreement on a clear direction and purpose for the Society over the next decade," continued Dunnam. "This speaks to the value of what TSSUS offers to those who are interested in helping those with Turner syndrome." The TSSUS 2010 meeting will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Hyatt Regency, July 2nd-July 4th. See TSSUS" website for more information: http://www.turnersyndrome.org Turner Syndrome (TS) is a condition that affects only females - more than 75,000 in the United States alone. Main visible feature: short stature, usually below the 5th percentile of height in the female population. Early diagnosis and intervention is critical. If you already know about TS, tell a friend, family member, business associate or health care professional and help us Crush Ignorance of Turner Syndrome! We can"t do it without you. Turner Syndrome Society of the United States


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