Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) — A ground-breaking advance in colonoscopy technology signals the future of colorectal care, according to research presented today at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW). Additional research focuses on optimizing the minimal withdrawal time for colonoscopies and exploring safer methods for removing polyps.
Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) — Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) explores new discoveries in liver disease research, with findings about the impact of coffee on autoimmune disease and palliative care for cirrhotic patients.
Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) — Research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) explores new methods for managing digestive health through diet and lifestyle.
Patients with treatment-resistant major depression saw dramatic improvement in their illness after treatment with ketamine, an anesthetic, according to the largest ketamine clinical trial to-date led by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The antidepressant benefits of ketamine were seen within 24 hours, whereas traditional antidepressants can take days or weeks to demonstrate a reduction in depression.
Host Deanne DeMarco interviews Kelly Standing, whose near-death experiences turned into a life-affirming adventure, and Dr. Patricia Arredondo, an inspiring multicultural counselor and women’s advocate. DeMarco’s show, “Today’s Inspiring Women,” airs noon Pacific on Thursday on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Network.
Brussels, Belgium May 14, 2013 European Schoolnet, a network of 30 European ministries of education, today announced that it is working in close collaboration with Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking, to integrate Cisco Lecture Vision into the online training courses and workshops of its Future Classroom Lab (FCL) in Brussels. Together, European Schoolnet and Cisco aim to transform teaching and learning at school, using ICT as a force for educational improvement.
Hong Kong Customs foiled a smuggling attempt by a river trade vessel destined for the Mainland on May 16, seizing $60 million worth of unmanifested goods including high valued electronic products and endangered species specimens.
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (May 18) provided an update on the latest number of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) notified to the CHP, including cases fulfilling reporting criteria and remaining ones not fulfilling reporting criteria.
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Correctional Services officers stopped an inmate from self-harm at Stanley Prison today (May 18).
The Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign, a territory-wide food waste reduction campaign, was officially launched today (May 18) to encourage the entire community, from individuals and households to commercial and industrial sectors, to avoid and reduce food waste generation in Hong Kong.
Correctional officers seized a small quantity of suspected dangerous drugs from a female remand inmate at Tai Lam Centre for Women today (May 18).
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) verified with the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) no new human case of avian influenza A (H7N9) in the Mainland today (May 18).
The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, arrived in Munich, Germany, on May 18 (Munich time) to visit a Chinese medicine clinic in Kötzting in the second leg of his duty visit to Europe.
Speaking to TamilNet from the Mu’l’livaaykkaal Genocide Remembrance Day event in London on Saturday, Conservative MP Mr. Lee Scott said that British PM Cameron should review his decision to visit Sri Lanka for the CHOGM meeting. When the criticism from some Tamil quarters that a person of the stature of Mr. Cameron visiting Sri Lanka will only give that state legitimacy was raised to Scott, he replied “I think what is important that up until now, with all the efforts that is made around the world, there has been nothing towards reconciliation. There has been nothing towards, before any reconciliation, getting justice for the Tamil people, and whatever it takes to achieve that must be done.” However, an Eezham Tamil activist from the UK questioned the wisdom of taking Mr. Scott to Geneva for lobbying when he seems incapable of convincing his own party’s leadership to boycott Sri Lanka.
Secretary of State John Kerry will address the Foreign Service Institute’s (FSI) Security Overseas Seminar on Monday, May 20, at 9:00am at the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center. The speech is part of his ongoing commitment to security training for Department of State and other Federal Government employees.
Hong Kong Customs foiled a smuggling attempt by a river trade vessel destined for the Mainland on May 16, seizing $60 million worth of unmanifested goods including high valued electronic products and endangered species specimens.
The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene has ordered a food factory in Tsuen Wan to suspend business for 14 days.
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (May 18) provided an update on the latest number of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) notified to the CHP, including cases fulfilling reporting criteria and remaining ones not fulfilling reporting criteria.
