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Researchers Find How A Common Genetic Mutation Makes Cancer Radiation Resistant
Many cancerous tumors possess a genetic mutation that disables a tumor suppressor called PTEN. Now researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shown why inactivation of PTEN allows tumors to resist radiation therapy.
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Nicaraguan Abortion Ban Increasing Maternal Deaths, Violating Human Rights, Amnesty International Says
Amnesty International on Monday launched a campaign to repeal a 2006 Nicaraguan law that bans abortion procedures in all circumstances, including rape, incest or danger to the woman"s life, the Los Angeles Times reports. The group said the law is a violation of human rights and has increased maternal deaths. According to a new Amnesty International report, the law puts Nicaragua among the 3% of nations that do not allow abortion under any circumstances. According to the Times, Nicaragua has one of Latin America"s highest rates of sexual violence, and much of the abuse is perpetrated by fathers, uncles or other relatives.According to the report, at least half of reported rapes are of minors, and most of those who become pregnant are younger than age 15. Citing statistics from the Nicaraguan Health Ministry, the report found that 33 women and girls died from pregnancy-related complications in the first 19 weeks of this year, and 20 died in the same period in 2008. The report adds that the real numbers likely are much higher.Kate Gilmore, executive deputy secretary-general of Amnesty International, said, "A festering, debilitating human rights situation (is) bringing grave fear, threat, harm and even death to Nicaragua"s girl children and women." Leonel Arguello, president of the Nicaraguan Society of General Medicine, said, "Not being allowed to do everything to save your patient goes against medical ethics." He added that many physicians decline to treat pregnant women in obstetric emergencies or delay treatment because they fear breaking the law. The law includes penalties of eight years in prison for women who have abortions or physicians who provide the procedure.According to the Times, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega expressed support for the law during the 2006 election season to gain support of the Roman Catholic Church and return to power. The ban ended a 100-year-old exception that had allowed abortion when the woman"s health was at risk. Gilmore said that Ortega refused to meet with Amnesty International officials to discuss the report. In addition, the health minister dismissed the group"s findings of a growing mortality rate among pregnant women as unfounded (Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 7/28).
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ADHA Awards Presidential Citation To Minnesota State Senator, USA

The American Dental Hygienists" Association (ADHA) recently awarded Minnesota State Senator Ann Lynch with a presidential citation to recognize her extraordinary efforts in passing legislation which will establish new oral health providers in Minnesota. Minnesota became the first state to pass legislation allowing a "mid-level" oral health provider into state statute-enabling students who are educated under the Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP) model to become licensed to practice. The Minnesota state House and Senate overwhelmingly passed Senate File 2083, a bill establishing the Dental Therapist and Advanced Dental Therapist providers in the state. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the bill into law on May 16. The Dental Therapist/Advanced Dental Therapist provider language was the culmination of nearly two years of work spearheaded by Minnesota State Senator Ann Lynch who first brought legislation to establish a new oral health provider forward in 2008. "Senator Lynch"s leadership has resulted in historic legislation in oral health care that will help those in Minnesota who currently struggle to obtain oral health care services," said Diann Bomkamp, RDH, BSDH, immediate past-president of ADHA. "The thoughtful and patient-focused approach employed during the legislative process is a testament to her commitment to the citizens of Minnesota and will serve as a reminder to all of us that public service matters." The significant impact of Senator Lynch"s efforts on patient access to care, as well as the dental hygiene community as a whole, are what led to her selection as a recipient of the American Dental Hygienists" Association Presidential Citation for having contributed substantially to the field of oral health. For more information on Senate File 2083, please visit here. American Dental Hygienists" Association


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