Bits and Pieces for July 22 2006

Hi Everybody,
welcome to another helping of Bits and Pieces.
As always,
any problems, suggestions etc. contact me off list.
Have a great weekend,
Chris
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Nine employees sue Benzene dealers:
<http://www.wqow.com/news/articles/article_7127.shtml>
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Might radiation actually ‘harm’ bones?:
<http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=62894>
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An interesting study being undertaken into chronic GVH disease:
<http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/NCI_Cancer_Bulletin_071806/page7>
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New clinical trial - HGS-ETR1 is an agonistic human monoclonal antibody 
being trialled with Velcade.
The initial findings suggest that the two compounds produce an increase 
in apoptosis:
<http://www.hgsi.com/news/press/06-07-20_HGS-ETR1_Phase_2.htm>
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Rituximab treatment provides no clinical benefit in patients with
pretreated advanced multiple myeloma: <http://tinyurl.com/ew6yg>
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Bush ‘out of touch’ on stem cells:
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5197926.stm>
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Liver damage warning over menopause herb:
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5191434.stm>
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We are aware of the dangers of pesticides and MM; here’s a story about
the damage to the brain power in songbirds caused by DDT:
<http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2006/07/21/robins-ddt.html?ref=rss>
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And a story about the decline of wild flowers and bees. From the same 
cause I wonder?
<http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2006/07/20/bees.html?ref=rss>
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Employer-sponsored insurance - riding the health care tiger:
<http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=47270&nfid=rssfeeds>
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Pneumococcal vaccine will be added to the childhood vaccine program in 
UK:
<http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=47385&nfid=rssfeeds>
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Infection prevention more important than ever! Wash your hands:
<http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=47370&nfid=rssfeeds>
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HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK: Ten ways to get moving and look after your 
heart:
<http://www.nubella.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2071&Itemid=48>
And keep your mind healthy with diet and exercise:
<http://www.nubella.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2069&Itemid=49>
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: A good helping of Omega 3 and veggies in a 
delicious dish called
“Cod Wrapped in Prosciutto, with Tomato and Butter Bean Sauce". Enjoy:):
<http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=111770>
Here’s a refreshing drink for those hot summer days:
<http://www.dana-farber.org/pat/support/nutrition/recipe/ginger-zapped-lemonade.asp>
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Stray cool in the Northern Hemisphere :)
Cheers,
Chris

Chris Hollyer
Auckland New Zealand
chris at mmsupport.net
mma at lists.mmsupport.net
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