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- WHO International Health Regulations
CDC's recommendations for international travelers apply primarily to vaccinations and prophylactic measures for U.S. travelers. The purpose of the International Health Regulations adopted by WHO is to ensure maximum security against the international spread of disease, with minimum interference with world commerce. As a result of these regulations, some countries require an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever as a condition for entry. Because some countries require...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- How Medical and Other Health Professionals Can Help Increase the Number of Infants Who Return for a Follow-up Evaluation
Each year, approximately 12,000 babies are born with hearing loss in the United States. If hearing loss is discovered during the "critical period" for children to develop their speech and language skills -- from birth to the first two to three years of life -- they will have a much better chance of keeping up with their peers in learning language and speech skills. If they miss this critical period of development, they can fall far behind their peers in these areas. This delay, in turn, can...
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
- Soy: Health Claims for Soy Protein,
Questions About Other Components
by John Henkel Vegetarians and health enthusiasts have known for years that foods rich in soy protein offer a good alternative to meat, poultry, and other animal-based products. As consumers have pursued healthier lifestyles in recent years, consumption of soy foods has risen steadily, bolstered by scientific studies showing health benefits from these products. Last October, the Food and Drug Administration gave food manufacturers permission to put labels on products high in soy protein...
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Stress Management for the Health of It
Clemson Extension Stress! The idea stirs up many images - rushing to work, watching the stock market drop daily, seeing a hail storm wipe out a newly emerging crop, working long into the night on a project. All of these situations can build up irritation and fatigue that dare not show at an important meeting. Stress in such situations means pressure, conflict, loss of control, and uncertainty. These feelings can lead to a variety of problems for all members of a family. That is why stress has...
National Ag Safety Database
- Handout on Health: Sports Injuries
This booklet is for athletes at all ages and levels, for people who exercise, as well as for health care professionals, coaches, and others who want to find out more about sports injuries. This booklet describes the different types of sports injuries, how they can be treated and prevented, and recent treatment advances from research. It also highlights risk factors and contains a resource list. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with a health...
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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- Office of Health and Industry Programs, CDRH, FDA, OPHS, HHS - http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/index.html
- HPV Support Programs - http://www.ashastd.org/hpvccrc/index.htm
- Center For Communication Programs - http://www.jhuccp.org/
- Office of Native American Programs - http://www.codetalk.fed.us/
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- Indian Health Ministry Receives $3.4B Budget Allocation To Expand Health Care Services, Including HIV/AIDS Programs
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:00 EST
- Global Maternal Health Programs Deserve 'Far More Support' From U.S. Government, Opinion Piece Says
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Prescription Drug Makers Overcharge Federal Programs, Officials Say
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- Employers Take Steps To Improve Worker Health, Reduce Costs
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- More Frequent Participation In Needle-Exchange Programs Does Not Increase Risk Of HIV Infection, Study Says
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 06:00 EST
Clinical Trials
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- Impact of Water and Health Education Programs on Trachoma and Ocular C. Trachomatis in Niger
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00348478 - Active, not recruiting
Trachoma
- Using Focus Groups to Assess the Impact of Environmental Health Science Programs for K-12 Educational Community
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00428402 - Recruiting
Education
- A Trial on the Effect on Low Back Pain Related Disability of Different Health Education Programs for Retired Persons
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00441038 - Recruiting
Low Back Pain
- Comparison of Two Workplace-Sponsored Obesity Prevention Programs (The WAY [Worksite Activities for You] to Health Study)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00481715 - Not yet recruiting
Weight Loss
- Comparing Smoking Treatment Programs for Lighter Smokers - 1
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00086411 - Active, not recruiting
Tobacco Use Disorder

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