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A new study from the US suggests that travel is linked to a higher risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also known as a venous
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Drug Crimes In Canada Cause Continuing Problems For Small Communities
The Narconon drug rehab program has noticed a trend of many drug addicts being involved with drug related charges due to their addiction. "You can have the everyday functioning addict who is battling a drug addiction, and just one day gets caught by police for possession of a small amount," comments Nick Hayes, a representative of Narconon Trois-Rivieres. "This is an all too common situation for many people who are involved in a drug addiction." More people are using illicit drugs in Canada, in fact Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada, where the Narconon drug rehab program is located, is one of the leading cities in Canada for drug crimes. "There are so many youth in Trois-Rivieres who are addicted to different drugs like speed, ecstasy, marijuana, and even cocaine. These teens get caught up with the law and start heading down the wrong path at a very young age," says Nick.
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Leading NGOS Call For International Action To Combat Epidemic Of Non-Communicable Diseases
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and World Heart Federation (WHF) issued a joint statement that calls on the international community to address urgently the epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), responsible for 35 million deaths a year. The statement demands a substantial increase in funding for NCDs and greater availability of essential medicines, among other urgent responses, in a way to accelerate achievement of the health Millennium Development Goals.
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Senator Boxer Introduces Legislation To Address Nationwide Nursing Shortage

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced the National Nursing Reform and Patient Advocacy Act, legislation to protect the rights of nurses to advocate on behalf of their patients, set minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals, and invest in training nurses to address the current nationwide nursing shortage. "We cannot guarantee high-quality health care to every American without a high-quality workforce of nurses to provide it," Senator Boxer said. "That is why I am proud to introduce legislation to help address our nationwide shortage of nurses. By investing in our nurses, we can help improve the quality of care in our nation"s hospitals and save the lives of countless patients." The legislation builds on the success of California"s historic law that set registered nurse-to-patient ratios. The bill would extend the minimum standards in place in California hospitals to all general and long term care hospitals. Specifically, the bill would: - Establish specific nurse-to-patient ratios that will not only save lives and improve the quality of care, but also encourage more nurses to enter and stay in the workforce, which could help ease the nursing shortage. - Provide whistleblower protections to protect the right of nurses to advocate for the safety of patients and report violations of minimum standards of care. - Create a standard for helping nurses to lift patients to prevent on-the-job injuries and promote better quality patient care. The bill also creates a Registered Nurse Workforce Initiative within the Health Res and Services Administration that invests in the education of nurses and nursing faculty. The initiative provides grants for: - Nursing educational assistance and living stipends for nursing students who agree to work for at least 3 years for a safety-net health care provider. - Graduate educational assistance for registered nurses who commit to serve as nurse educators for at least 5 years at an accredited nursing program. - Training and mentorship demonstration projects. The office of Senator Boxer


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