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Patients Have 'Mixed Views' On Electronic Health Records
Two-thirds of patients are happy for their medical records to be stored electronically, according to a snapshot survey carried out in a community mental health setting. But many patients still have concerns about security and confidentiality.
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The Risk Factors For Sporadic Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in China. Although the association between the epidemiological factors and sporadic colorectal cancer has been studied, the relation between smoking, alcohol drinking, family history of cancer, body mass index (BMI) and sporadic colorectal cancer still remains uncertain. So it is important to investigate the role of these factors in the development of sporadic colorectal cancer.
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AVMA Response To PETA Protest At The Association's Annual Convention
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) respects and values PETA"s right to express an opinion and hold a peaceful demonstration at our 146th Annual Convention in Seattle. On the other hand, we disagree with their position on our use of fish during an educational and motivational presentation by the fishmongers of Pike Place Fish Market.
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MS Society Scotland Supports Shine On Scotland Campaign

The MS Society Scotland has backed a school boy from Glasgow whose campaign aims to seek support for the use of vitamin D in helping to prevent the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS). Ryan McLaughlin"s campaign "Shine on Scotland" was launched in April 2009 after the MS Society announced that research funded by the charity had discovered vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy and the early years could potentially increase the risk of developing MS later in life. Ryan"s mother has MS and the 14 year old launched the campaign in an effort to help prevent future generations developing the condition. The campaign has three aims: - to encourage the Scottish Government to provide vitamin D to all of Scotland"s children and pregnant mothers - to seek clarification on the recommended daily allowance of vitamin D - to run a public awareness campaign to inform people of the benefits of vitamin D in relation to MS An e-petition has been launched and Ryan is now seeking to recruit over 500 children willing to march the Royal Mile in Edinburgh on June 16 to Scottish Parliament to hand in the petition. MS Society


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