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Change4Life Corner Shops To Open Across The Country, UK
Corner shops nationwide will get help from Change4Life to sell fruit and veg - this will mean more people will get their 5 a day and shops will see an increase in profits, Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham said today.
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Amicus Therapeutics Commences Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Amigal(TM) For The Treatment Of Fabry Disease
Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FOLD) announced it has commenced the U.S. registration Phase 3 trial with its investigational drug, Amigal(TM) (migalastat hydrochloride) for the treatment of Fabry disease. The Company has reached agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the key protocol design elements of the pivotal trial, including the use of the surrogate primary endpoint of the change in the amount of kidney interstitial capillary GL-3, the substrate that accumulates in the cells of Fabry patients. In addition, the FDA is in agreement that the Company is eligible to seek Accelerated Approval for Amigal according to Subpart H regulations. The Company has begun submitting the Phase 3 protocol to investigational sites worldwide and expects to begin the dosing of subjects in the second half of this year.
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GAO Report Finds Veterans Affairs Facilities Do Not Comply With Privacy Standards For Women
All Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics and hospitals are failing to fully comply with federal privacy standards for women, according to a Government Accountability Office report, the AP/Boston Globe reports. The report comes as thousands of female veterans are entering the VA health system after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.GAO auditors said that many VA facilities had gynecological tables that faced the door. In one instance, a gynecological table faced a door opening to a waiting room. The investigation also found cases where women had to walk through waiting rooms to use the restroom -- a violation of VA policy requiring adjoining restrooms. Four VA hospitals did not guarantee women access to private bathing facilities. In two of those cases, the facilities did not have locks.Nearly 20% of female veterans have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, and many of them have experienced sexual trauma while serving, according to the report. The report also said that most female veterans at VA facilities are ages 20 to 29. On average, female veterans using VA facilities are much younger than male VA patients, it noted.Randall Williamson, director of health care issues at GAO, said that although top VA officials are committed to improving care for female veterans, facilities are not always taking simple steps, such as repositioning exam tables. Patricia Hayes, chief consultant for VA"s veterans strategic health care group, said that the agency recognizes issues and is making changes to address disparities in care. She noted that VA is creating a long-term plan for construction improvements to address space and building layout challenges (AP/Boston Globe, 7/15).
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Young Diabetes UK Supporters Wow The BBC

Diabetes UK supporters Harrison Ward, 11, and Cole Barnard, 6, appeared on BBC 1"s The One Show this week to highlight inequalities in support for children with diabetes at school. The young stars were interviewed by presenter Dominic Littlewood, who has Type 1 diabetes. The programme also featured Diabetes UK Care Advisor Libby Dowling explaining the possible causes of Type 1 diabetes. Paul McDonald, Head of Media at Diabetes UK, said: "This was an excellent programme that helped to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate support at school for all children and young people with diabetes. The primetime show also highlighted the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. "I would like to thank Harrison, Cole, their parents and Harrison"s school for taking part." To view the programme visit the BBC iPlayer site. The show will be available until 7:29pm Monday 29th June 2009. The section on Diabetes starts at 14 minutes into the programme. Diabetes UK


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