The number of uninsured U.S. residents grew by 2.2 million in 2006 to 47 million, up from 44.8 million in 2005, according to data released on Tuesday by the Census Bureau, USA Today reports (Appleby, USA Today, 8/29). To compile the data, the Census Bureau collected information about the health insurance status of 300,000 individuals (Lopes, Washington Times, 8/29). The percentage of the U.S. [click link for full article] (more…)
According to new figures issued yesterday, 30th August, by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more American children are being vaccinated each year. The nation’s immunization rates for childhood vaccinations are at or near record levels, said the CDC, reflecting a rising trend of more children being protected against vaccine-preventable diseases each year. [click link for full article] (more…)
Cynthia A. Fink, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Program Coordinator for Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. (more…)
Detroit’s Big Three automakers — Ford Motor, General Motors and Chrysler Group — are “competing intensely” to become the lead contract negotiator with United Auto Workers as the Sept. 14 expiration of the current agreement draws near, the [click link for full article] (more…)
