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Novel H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu) Update For Arkansans
As of Wednesday, July 29, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reported 150 lab-confirmed cases of novel H1N1 influenza A (Swine Flu) in Arkansas in residents from 38 of the state"s 75 counties. There have been no deaths due to H1N1 influenza A in Arkansas.
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KPBS Examines San Diego County Board Of Supervisors' Opposition To Needle Exchange Program
KPBS examines the reasons why the San Diego Board of Supervisors will not support the city"s needle exchange program, which twice weekly provides clean needles to injection drug users as part of an effort to curb the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases. Dianne Jacob, chair of the board, said, "I think it particularly sends a wrong message to our kids. It sends a message to our kids that as county government, if we gave out clean needles for illegal drug use, that we condone illegal drug use. And we don"t. And it"s wrong." She said government support should go toward drug use prevention and treatment. Steffanie Strathdee, head of the division of global public health at the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine, has examined several needle exchange programs across the world, and said, "It hasn"t been associated with more people starting drug use at earlier ages, etc., ò€¦ In fact, it"s consistently been associated with reductions in high-risk behavior. And so there"s really no reason not to support it on a broader scale" (Goldberg, 7/8). This series of articles was supported by a Kaiser Family Foundation mini reporting fellowship.
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Biotech Leaders, Patient Advocates Highlight Cutting-Edge HIV/AIDS Therapies, Need For Next Generation Treatments
Leaders in biotechnology research and patient advocacy joined forces today at the 2009 BIO International Convention to discuss the latest breakthroughs in HIV/AIDS treatments. Following a keynote speech by Sir Elton John focused on the needs of the HIV/AIDS community, representatives of biotech companies previewed the next generation of treatments while patient advocates reiterated the need for new therapies, particularly for those who have developed resistance to existing medications. Researchers are developing new therapies that are more effective in treating HIV/AIDS, including an AIDS vaccine and new methods of delivery that hold the potential to increase patient compliance.
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Cheryl Gillan's Autism Bill Passes Crucial Milestone

The Government has, for the first time, declared its support for what could be England"s first Autism Bill. The National Autistic Society (NAS) celebrated the move as a vital development for people with autism as Care Services Minister Phil Hope committed to enshrining in law a raft of new measures, via the Autism Bill, which could drive a dramatic improvement in local authority and NHS services for people with the condition. Last night, MPs voted yes to the Government"s proposed blueprint and time scales to improve support and in a major development the Care Services Minister gave the forthcoming national adult autism strategy extra force by adding it to the Autism Bill. The Bill now awaits its third reading scheduled for the 19th June and with the support of the Government is likely to pass to the House of Lords. Mark Lever, chief executive of the NAS said; "We are absolutely delighted that the Government is prepared to take decisive action to tackle the shocking lack of help which leaves people affected by autism feeling isolated, ignored and often at breaking point. The Autism Bill has passed a major and crucial hurdle on the road to becoming law but there"s still some way to go. Autism is a serious, lifelong and disabling condition, and without the right support it can have a profound and sometimes devastating effect on individuals and families so we will keep working with the Government to ensure the Autism Bill can deliver where it is really needed." The Autism Bill is being championed through Parliament as a Private Member"s Bill led by Conservative MP Cheryl Gillan and was drafted by the NAS on behalf of a coalition of 15 other autism charities. She said; "I commend the Government on their commitment to transforming the lives of children and adults with autism via the support of Schools and Learners Minister, Sarah McCarthy-Fry and Care Services Minister, Phil Hope. Today is a real turning point for the thousands of people affected by autism who have been unable to get the help they desperately need and I look forward to working with the Government to make this vitally important Bill a reality." The Government"s measures come as the NAS I Exist campaign found that at least 1 in 3 adults with autism are experiencing serious mental health difficulties due to a lack of help. Under the Autism Bill the national adult autism strategy, due at the end of this year, will hold local authorities and NHS services legally responsible for providing support for adults with the condition and ensure they have clear routes to diagnosis, assessment and support. The NAS is, therefore, urging as many people affected by autism as possible to take part in the consultation for the strategy which closes on the 15th September. This boost for adults with autism builds on a previous commitment by Sarah McCarthy-Fry MP to fulfil the Autism Bill"s original demands for better support for children via new regulations for Children and Young People"s Plans. In an important win for the wider disabled community these would legally require local authorities to collate and share data and information on children with disabilities with other agencies, which could see a huge sea change in disabled children"s services and ensure they get the support they need to fulfil their potential in adulthood. Soure The National Autistic Society


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