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Research-based Pharmaceutical Industry's Health Contribution Presented To Special United Nations Session On Health In Africa And Other Countries
The IFPMA was invited to attend a special session of the United Nations (UN) in Geneva on health in Africa and other least developed countries, organized by the UN Economic and Social Commission (ECOSOC). Michael D. Boyd, Acting Director General of the IFPMA, gave a briefing on the research-based pharmaceutical industry"s contribution to improving health in the developing world, speaking to an audience which included foreign ministers of UN Member States and senior UN officials.

Greater Academic Disengagement In US Teens
In the United States, adolescence is a time when many teens become less interested in academics. A new longitudinal study has found that this disengagement is greater for American teens than for Chinese teens.
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Pluronic L-81: A Potential Anti-Diabetic Drug?
Pluronic surfactants are synthetic copolymers based on ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. It has been reported that a nonionic L-81, effectively inhibits absorption of dietary lipids from the intestine and secretion of VLDL and LDL from the liver. Although L-81 is a potent anti-obesity drug, its potential in alleviating obesity-induced insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes has not been fully explored.
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State Of The Air Report

The American Lung Association released its State of the Air: 2009 Report this month. The 10th annual report states that air pollution has significantly improved in some areas of the country, but major cities still have significant problems with pollutants. In urban areas, ozone gas is one of the biggest causes of air pollution. While the ozone layer in the Earth"s upper atmosphere helps defend against the sun"s harmful ultraviolet rays, ground-level ozone (called ozone pollution) can have harmful effects on human health and the environment. Ozone pollution occurs when sunlight combines with nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbons, which are produced by vehicles and factories. In March 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted stricter standards for ozone pollution. Based on these new standards, about 58 percent of Americans, or 175.4 million people, live in counties with unhealthy levels of ozone pollution. Some major cities, such as Los Angeles and Houston, reported improvements in ozone pollution. However, 16 of the 25 most polluted cities (including Charlotte, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Cincinnati) experienced a worsening in pollution over the last year. Particle pollution is also a health threat to many Americans. Particulate matter air pollutants are a mixture of very small particles and liquid droplets that occur in many shapes and sizes. Although nine of the most polluted cities reported decreases in their average annual particle pollution, 12 cities reported increases. About 47 million U.S. residents live in areas with unhealthy levels of particle pollution. Over time, exposure to these particles may increase the risk of asthma, lung damage and premature death. The American Lung Association also provided suggestions for reducing indoor and outdoor air pollution. The organization encourages individuals to drive less, use less electricity, burn less wood or trash and support state and local efforts to reduce air pollution. References 1. American Lung Association: Fighting for Air. http://www.stateoftheair.org 2. Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine. http://www.naturalstandard.com. Copyright © 2009. Natural Standard


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