Frederick Banting and Charles Best, were instrumental in the discovery of insulin in 1922, and have saved millions of lives since then. So while there is cause to celebrate there is also the realization that there is no cure for this life altering disease which often attacks the young with type 1 and catches others [...]
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International Women’s Day – March 8, 2011
“International Womens Day 8 March is an occasion marked by womens groups around the world. This date is also commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together [...]
Egyptian Resources From Google -Public Service
Posted as a service (via Google). Large-scale protests have been underway since January 25 in Egypt. Activity has been concentrated in Cairo and Alexandria, and communication channels across the country are down. The Google Crisis Response team will continue to update this page as more information becomes available. Tools and Information Google Transparency Report – [...]
EasyJet Sucks – Marie-Patricia Hoarau – 38 – In A Wheelchair Ejected From Flight
Marie-Patricia Hoarau, a wheelchair user, was ejected from an EasyJet flight from Paris to Nice in France because she did not have somebody travelling with her. EasyJet allegedly citing so called European regulations has said that they ejected her because of European regulations. Say what?? They had let her fly before with no issues. All [...]
Clinical Trials – Diabetes Heart Risk Reduced
We strongly support diabetes research on this site so wanted to share this: (BBC) Tighter control of blood sugar levels in people with diabetes may cut their risk of heart problems, a study says. From the Cambridge Study (30000 patients) just published in the British Lancet the following is observed: Lead researcher Dr Kausik Ray [...]
*rant* HIV / AIDS In South Africa – Show Me The Money!
South Africa has the dubious privilege of being the worlds most populous nation per capita to be infected with the HIV virus. For years the Mbeki regime decided to go against leading researchers and continuously questioned the connection between the HIV virus and it’s natural vulgar and deadly path to AIDS. They shunned anti retro [...]
World Aids Day 2008 – UNAID – China – Responds
Red ribbons on Olympic Stadium to inspire the response to AIDS in China and beyond Chinese AIDS authorities, with the support of UNAIDS, today unveiled three giant red ribbons on the iconic National Stadium – colloquially known as ‘the Bird’s Nest’ – to mark World AIDS Day. The display illustrates China’s commitment to the AIDS [...]
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