Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . September 1st, 2002
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Group B Streptococcus - Prenatal screening most effective strategy to prevent newborn infections
Sociology - Women whose parents stayed married more likely to stay married themselves
Eating Disorders - Some sports linked to unhealthy eating behaviors in girls
Mortality - Men die young, even when they're old
Patient Education - Study offers new insights into overcoming disparities in health
Public Health - Alternatives to PVC should be used for patients receiving certain treatments
Alzheimer Disease - U.S. cases could triple
Anthrax - Army aims to correct 'sloppy methods' after accidental release of spores
Budget Issues - Bioterror funding draining resources for traditional public health services
Childhood Immunization - Some student vaccine rules relaxed
Cochlear Implants - U.S. government warns of complications
Contraception - FDA mulls nonsurgical sterilization
Dengue Fever - Outbreak reaching epidemic proportions, WHO says
Facilities - CDC working to rebuild, renovate buildings
Food-borne Illness - FDA warns of contaminated romaine lettuce
Healthcare Access - National Hispanic conference focuses on disparities in health care
Heart Disease - New campaign says 'Cuide Su Corazon' to people with diabetes
Immunization - Parents' misperceptions about chickenpox may influence vaccine decisions
Mortality - Risks and benefits of alcohol consumption vary with age as well as sex
Neonatal Tetanus - New effort attempts to reach women with tetanus vaccine
Obstetrics - Scientific advisers urge FDA to caution pregnant women to eat tuna in moderation
Smallpox - Simulated outbreak called a success
Tetanus - Soil birthing surface, father's illiteracy increase risk of tetanus-related neonatal death
Therapy - Drugs can eradicate AIDS epidemic
West Nile Virus - Cases in 33 states, seen spreading rapidly
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