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Researchers Show New Antioxidant Could Help Treat Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers at the University of Glasgow believe they have found a potential new treatment for cardiovascular disease which reduces blood pressure. Scientists at the British Heart Foundation Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre (BHF GCRC) used a recently-developed antioxidant called MitoQ10 to prevent damage to the mitochondria of cells in an experimental model of hypertension and stroke.
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Global AIDS Coordinator Goosby Discusses Slowing Spread Of Disease Among Pregnant Women
Eric Goosby, U.S. global AIDS coordinator and administrator of the President"s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, said that slowing the spread of HIV among pregnant women is one of his top priorities, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. In an interview with the Chronicle, Goosby said he also plans to focus U.S. global efforts on education and prevention, as well as convincing other nations to increase their involvement in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Although Goosby stressed the importance of indentifying people who could benefit from antiretroviral drugs, he added that "[w]e"re not going to be able to treat ourselves out of the epidemic, and prevention efforts will need to be continued and increased." He continued, "We also need to look for concentration of patients who have a higher probability of HIV infection, such as pregnant women -- getting them tested, getting them on antiretrovirals, which will prevent transmission to the fetus." Goosby estimated that only around 35% of pregnant women who are HIV positive and could benefit from antiretrovirals receive the drugs.Goosby also praised the efforts of PEPFAR, which was established six years ago under former President George W. Bush. However, he said that more work must be done and that the disease is not controlled. Sub-Saharan Africa, where about 23 million people are living with HIV, "is clearly the epicenter on the planet of this epidemic," Goosby said. He also noted that HIV/AIDS has begun to spread more rapidly among certain populations in Russia, Ukraine, China and Southeast Asia (Doyle, San Francisco Chronicle, 6/24).
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Senate HELP Panel Begins Mark Up Of Bill Placing Tobacco Under FDA Oversight
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Tuesday began marking up a bill (S 982) that would allow FDA to regulate tobacco products, CongressDaily reports. The bill would allow FDA to place larger, color warning labels about the health risks of smoking on cigarette packs, as well as to regulate the marketing of tobacco products and advertising to children. The agency could not ban tobacco products or eliminate nicotine from cigarettes, but it could regulate their production and ban flavored cigarettes other than menthol. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) said, "Over the years, this bill has been reviewed; it has been vetted; it has been debated, over and over and over again. The time has come to act." The House in April passed its version of the bill, 298-112 (Hunt, CongressDaily, 5/20). The committee by voice vote approved an amendment proposed by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) that would give FDA priority to review products that contain nicotine, such as candies. Committee ranking member Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) proposed two amendments, one that would have given regulatory authority over tobacco to CDC and another that would have ordered FDA to study which flavors to ban, instead of a current provision that bans specific flavors. Both amendments were defeated. Enzi said, "I think the FDA is the wrong regulator. It approves cures, not poisons." The only Democrat who opposed the bill was Sen. Kay Hagan (N.C.), who said the measure would harm the tobacco industry in her home state (Armstrong, CQ HealthBeat, 5/19). The panel"s other member from North Carolina, Sen. Richard Burr (R), said he would filibuster the bill. He said, "I put my fellow senators on notice: This is something that will be a much longer time on the floor than it will be in this hearing" (CongressDaily, 5/20). The committee plans to continue marking up the bill Wednesday and possibly Thursday.The Obama administration has expressed its support for the bill (CQ HealthBeat, 5/19). FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg also has said her agency should regulate tobacco (Armstrong, CQ HealthBeat, 5/18).
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Mental Health America Honors Outstanding Advocates At Its Centennial Conference

-Mental Health America honored two extraordinary mental health advocates on Saturday during the final day of its Centennial Conference. Leading mental health advocate Dr. Jerry Grammer for his tireless efforts to improve conditions for mental health consumers, during its 2009 Centennial Conference in Washington, D.C. Dr. Jerry Grammar, a clinical psychologist and board member of Mental Health America, received the Sandy Brandt Volunteer Service Award for his dedication to providing quality treatment and services to mental health consumers, and for his successful advocacy on their behalf. In addition to counseling individuals and families at his practice in Austin, Texas, Dr. Grammer lends his expertise and leadership to countless organizations who share the common goal of promoting mental health and wellness. He has also served as an advocate on the state and federal level, lobbying for the passage of legislation such as the Mental Health Parity Act, the Mental Illness Offender Treatment Act, and the SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Program. "Dr. Grammer"s unwavering commitment to the mental health movement should serve as a benchmark for all of us in the advocacy community," said David Shern, Ph.D., president and CEO of Mental Health America. "We are proud to honor someone who has dedicated his life and career to improving the lives of mental health consumers and their families." The award is named for Sandy Brant, a long-time Mental Health America volunteer who exemplifies unselfish commitment to the mental health movement. Mental Health America also presented Taylor Carter of San Antonio, Texas with the mpower award for her exceptional efforts to raise awareness of mental health issues among America"s youth. Carter, 18, was inspired to get involved in the mental health movement at the age of 12 when her younger brother was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. Since then, she has produced letter-writing campaigns to state and federal legislators and has participated in an anti-stigma video at a local high school. Carter also speaks openly to teens and adults about her experiences with her brother"s condition and with her own recent diagnosis of bi-polar disorder. In addition to these efforts, Carter is an active volunteer at MHA of San Antonio and the local children"s mental health hospital. Carter was presented with this award by author and advocate Ross Szabo. "Taylor"s efforts at such a young age are inspiring," Szabo said. "I am proud to present to her the mpower Award." mpower, a Mental Health America youth awareness campaign, is supported by hundreds of musicians nationwide and encourages teens and college-age adults to get help for and promote understanding of mental health conditions. Celebrating 100 years of mental health education and advocacy, Mental Health America is the country"s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 300 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation-every day and in times of crisis. In 2009, we are marking a century of achievement with a year-long Centennial Observance: "Celebrating the Legacy. Forging the Future." Mental Health America


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