Progress Notes : a report from the Parkinson's Disease Center at Boston University Medical Center

News and updates from the Boston University Medical Center Parkinson's Disease Cente

Progress Notes : a report from the Parkinson's Disease Center at Boston University Medical Center

News and updates from the Boston University Medical Center Parkinson's Disease Cente

Progress Notes : a report from the Parkinson's Disease Center at Boston University Medical Center

News and updates from the Boston University Medical Center, Parkinson's Disease Cente

Fisheries and HIV/AIDS in Africa: investing in sustainable solutions

The WorldFish Center and the UN FAO are currently implementing a regional programme entitled Fisheries and HIV/AIDS in Africa: investing in sustainable solutions. The programme, funded by SIDA and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to strengthen regional capacity to develop sustainable solutions to enhance the contributions of fish and fisheries to development. In particular, the programme is building a strategic response to HIV/AIDS in the fisheries sector that will benefit vulnerable groups in wider society.

Long-Term Impacts of Environmental Contaminants Are ‘Generational Game Changer’

This article also appeared on pp. 5–6 of the Summer 2018 print edition.Most Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) properties are in remote locations, placing a disproportionate impact on Alaska Native communities that depend upon environmental resources for their livelihood. After the 1972 closure of a U.S. Air Force base that had operated for 20 years on St. Lawrence Island, residents of the Yup'ik village of Savoonga began to experience a higher incidence of cancer, lower birth-weight babies, and higher numbers of miscarriages. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers eventually spent $125 million cleaning up the abandoned base. But there are concerns about continued impact from environmental contamination. While state and federal health studies recommend continued reliance upon traditional foods based on locally harvested berries, fish, and wildlife, St. Lawrence Island community members fear those foods may be contributing to elevated levels of PCBs and higher cancer rates.Unequal impacts / Corps is not a health agency / Health evaluation requested / Protecting future generations / Reference

NH Pessimistic About Outcome Of US Military Interventions 10/20/2011

Support for President Obama’s handling of foreign policy has risen slightly in recent months in New Hampshire. Most Granite State adults support continued U.S. military action to combat terrorism

Disapproval of Trump\u27s Presidency High in New Hampshire 10/17/17

New Hampshire residents increasingly disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as President and also have an unfavorable opinion of him. A plurality disapprove of Trump\u27s handling of the economy and nearly two-thirds disapprove of his handling of foreign affairs. Nearly all New Hampshire residents perceive North Korea to be a serious threat, but Independents and Democrats in particular are not confident in President Trump\u27s ability to deal with it

Residents Optimistic on State, National Economy; Optimism Very High Among NH Republicans 2/22/18

New Hampshire residents remain optimistic about the future of the NH and US economies. Republicans are very optimistic about the national economy while Democrats have become slightly more optimistic since October. NH residents are divided about the U.S. economy\u27s long-term outlook; optimism is at an all-time high among Republicans but at an all-time low among Democrats. A record number of Republicans (78%) say they are better off than they were a year ago, while less than third of Independents and Democrats agree

Trump Job Approval in NH Steady, No Consensus On Action In Syria 5/8/17

New Hampshire residents are divided about President Donald Trump\u27s administration. Approval of Trump\u27s performance as President, his handling of foreign affairs and the economy, and opinion on the direction of the country remain closely tied to partisanship. A majority of Granite Staters support the removal of Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria, but respondents have varied opinions on how this should be accomplished

Shaheen Favorability Slides, But Leads All GOP Challengers In Race For NH Senate Seat 1/31/14

Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s favorability in the Granite State have slipped in recent months, but she enjoys double digit leads over four potential Republican challengers for the 2014 election. Former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown currently matches up the best against Shaheen, but is viewed unfavorably by Granite Staters. Election: 201