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Survey Finds More Than Half Of Metro Manila Citizens Inhale Second-Hand Smoke Every Day
Today Center for Health Development - Metro Manila (CHD-MM) and World Lung Foundation (WLF) published the first results of a survey that shows 52% of Metro Manila citizens are exposed to second-hand smoke every day in workplaces, restaurants and other public spaces. The comprehensive survey of smoking knowledge, attitudes and behavior also revealed that 74% are exposed at least once per week.

Nephrologists Indicate High Interest In AMAG Pharmaceuticals' Newly Approved Feraheme According To Latest BioTrends Report
BioTrends Research Group, Inc. released TreatmentTrends(R): US Nephrology, a syndicated report analyzing treatment practices, attitudes and perceptions based on online survey results from over 200 US Nephrologists. The survey was fielded in late May and focuses on trends in treatment patterns for renal anemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism and hyperphosphatemia.
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Global AIDS Coordinator Goosby Should Serve As 'Fierce Advocate' For Pediatric HIV/AIDS Programs, Letter To Editor Says
"The details of President Obama"s new global health initiative have left many concerned that the financing described does not reflect the commitment required to lead the United States" efforts in the global fight against HIV and AIDS," Jennifer Delaney, executive director of Global Action for Children, writes in a New York Times letter to the editor. She adds that the Obama administration "needs to recognize that we cannot afford to scrimp on global health -- the cost of failure is too high. Our inaction threatens to forsake the more than 15 million children orphaned by AIDS, future parents and leaders of our world."As Eric Goosby, the recently nominated Global AIDS Coordinator, "begins his work in Washington, he faces serious obstacles to securing the full financing Congress has authorized to combat HIV and AIDS -- the financing our moral obligations demand," Delaney writes. She concludes, "We expect Dr. Goosby to be a fierce advocate for lifesaving HIV/AIDS and children"s programs. He can expect our tireless support in return" (Delaney, New York Times, 5/17).
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Experts At Leading Vision Health Care Organization Offer 5 Summer Eye Safety Tips

As summer vacations begin, experts at Lighthouse International urge everyone to take eye safety seriously and prevent damage from the sun that could be permanent. Lighthouse International, based in New York City, is the 104 year old non-profit leader in vision health. While many people know that unprotected exposure to the sun can cause damage to the skin, unprotected sun exposure can also harm the eyes. Boaters, fishermen, golfers and people going on cruises to the Caribbean and southern ports should be especially careful. According to Dr. Bruce P. Rosenthal OD, Chief of Low Vision Programs at Lighthouse International "Research shows that only one in six Americans wear sunglasses when they are in the sun for long periods of time, yet people who spend excessive hours in the summer sun have an increased risk in later life of developing age-related eye conditions such as macular degeneration as well as cataracts and corneal problems. Sunglasses are vital because they keep certain wavelengths of light from entering the eye. They can also reduce the amount of light entering the eye, protect against harmful UV light, decrease glare and increase contrast." Here are 5 eye safety tips from the experts at Lighthouse. 1. Be sure to wear proper sunglasses - sunglasses that have 400 UV protection or more. A dark lens does not necessarily have UV protection. The key characteristic to look for is an indication that the lenses absorb 99 to 100 percent of UV light, particularly UV-B. An ultraviolet-blocking coating can also be placed on any lens, regardless of the degree of tint. However, a coating does not block as much UV light as the protective lens. 2. Be sure to wear sun glasses ,especially during long hours on the beach or on the water since the water reflects and intensifies the sun. 3. To further minimize sun damage to the eyes, people of all ages --from infants to seniors -- should wear hats or visors. 4. Be sure to wear eye protection that is fitted properly when playing any sport. Such protective lenses should be made of polycarbonate which can withstand high impact. Eye injuries are one of the leading causes of visual impairment in children. 5. Avoid blue tinted sun glasses - they may look cool but blue tint actually emits ultra violet light which is what you are supposed to be blocking out. Lighthouse International


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