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Personalizing Medical Care: An Inner 'Fingerprint'
Fingerprints move over. Scientists are reporting evidence that people have another defining trait that may distinguish each of the 6.7 billion humans on Earth from one another almost as surely as the arches, loops, and whorls on their fingertips. In a study scheduled for the Aug. 7 issue of ACS" monthly publication the Journal of Proteome Research, they report evidence from studies in humans for the existence of unique patterns in metabolism.
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Potential New Drugs: 970 Million And Still Counting - Journal Of The American Chemical Society
Like astronomers counting stars in the familiar universe of outer space, chemists in Switzerland are reporting the latest results of a survey of chemical space - the so-called chemical universe where tomorrow"s miracle drugs may reside. The scientists conclude, based on this phase of the ongoing count, that there are 970 million chemicals suitable for study as new drugs. Scheduled for the July 1 issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the study represents the largest publicly available database of virtual molecules ever reported, the researchers say.
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Availability Of IVF Treatment In UK Still Poor Compared With Rest Of Europe
Commenting on the news announced today by ESHRE"s European IVF monitoring consortium on the improvements in the quality, safety and efficacy of ART, Clare Lewis-Jones MBE, Chief Executive of Infertility Network UK said "We are angry that although the UK pioneered infertility treatment, we are still among the lowest providers in Europe of NHS treatment, and these figures show that availability in the UK is less than one third of that in Denmark. Recent measures announced by the Government to encourage implementation of the NICE Guideline have led to an improvement in the provision in some areas but more needs to be done by Primary Care Trusts in England to ensure that patients have equal and timely access to the full range of treatment recommended by NICE, and to tackle the ongoing variations in provision that exist across the country.
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Optical Bodies Warn, "Don't Cut Corners On Contact Lens Care During Recession"

The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) and the General Optical Council (GOC) are today urging Britain"s 3.5 million contact lens wearers not to endanger their eye health and comfort during the recession through risky contact lens practices. The warning follows a YouGov poll that reveals nearly one in four contact lens wearers would consider switching their contact lens brand to save money, and more than one in ten wearers would consider having less frequent check-ups. One in five would consider wearing the lenses for longer than recommended, such as using monthly lenses for more than a month, to cut costs. Although, by law, contact lenses can only be supplied following a fitting by a registered eyecare or medical practitioner, recent reports suggest that some contact lens wearers are switching to cheaper lenses without having the new lenses fitted. When lenses are not properly fitted wearers may experience a range of side-effects, from minor discomfort and blurred vision to more serious adverse reactions such as red, inflamed eyes. Professor Roger Buckley, clinical adviser to the GOC, commented: "In the current economic climate, it"s understandable that contact lens wearers are looking to save money. But without a proper fitting, patients could be putting their eye health and comfort at risk. It"s essential that patients follow the advice of their eyecare practitioner when it comes to contact lens care." A contact lens fitting should include an eye examination to make sure your eyes are healthy, and measurements of your eyes to ensure the best lens type, fit and vision. Your practitioner should also advise you when you should wear the lenses, how to look after them and how often they should be replaced. Contact lens wearers should not change their prescribed lens type, wearing schedule, replacement frequency, solutions or care procedures without the recommendation of their eyecare practitioner. Other examples of high-risk contact lens practices include: - Wearing a damaged or torn lens instead of replacing it. - Cutting down on lens cleaning to save on solutions costs. - Switching to solutions that may not be compatible with the eye or lens - Sleeping in lenses not suitable for overnight wear to avoid buying solutions. British Contact Lens Association


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