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Brain's Immune System May Cause Chronic Seizures
Chronic seizures caused by traumatic head injuries may result from chemicals released by the brain"s immune system attempting to repair the injured site, according to a study led by the University of Colorado at Boulder.

"Being Gay Is Only Part Of Who You Are" Is The Message At Relaunched LGBT Youth Group In Telford And Shropshire
To mark the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on 17 May, a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth group in Telford and Shropshire is calling for local people to be aware that "Being gay is only part of who you are". The group chose this slogan to put across the message that LGBT people should not be defined by their sexuality alone, but by who they are as individuals. The I-mix group, run by HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), will be distributing posters and flyers across the region to encourage LGBT young people interested in joining to get in touch.
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Positive Outcome Reached At 16 Weeks For Avexa's ATC Phase III Trial
Avexa Limited (ASX:AVX) announced that the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) met today to review the 16 week data from Avexa"s apricitabine (ATC) Phase III clinical trial. The DSMB reviewed the data and recommended continuation of the study with the 800mg dose. Patients taking the 1200mg dose will be transitioned to the optimum 800mg dose to continue their therapy.
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Lautenberg Announces Nearly $17 Million For 20 Health Centers Across New Jersey

Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced 20 New Jersey health centers will receive $16,987,384 to address facility and equipment needs, increase access to health care for underserved populations, and create construction-related jobs. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds are being provided under the Economic Recovery Law signed by President Obama in February. "These tough economic times are straining the budgets of our hospitals and health care centers, so it"s critical we provide res to help them provide the care our communities need. With these funds, we will help create jobs and give our health centers the tools they need to provide quality, affordable health care to those who need it most," said Sen. Lautenberg. CIP funds are to be used to address pressing capital improvement needs in health centers, such as construction, repair, renovation, and equipment purchases, including the acquisition of health information technology systems. Before being awarded federal funds, health centers must demonstrate how their projects will lead to improvements in access to health services for underserved populations and create health center and construction-related jobs. The following health centers will receive federal funds: Grantee Name - City - CIP Grant Award Atlanticare Health Services - Egg Harbor Township - $364,170.00 Camcare Health Corporation - Camden - $1,375,355.00 Community Health Care, Inc. - Bridgeton - $1,756,575.00 Henry J. Austin Health Center - Trenton - $886,335.00 Horizon Health Center- Jersey City- $682,390.00 Jewish Renaissance Medical Center - Perth Amboy- $727,645.00 Lakewood Re And Referral Center, Inc.- Lakewood - $250,000.00 Metropolitan Family Health Network, Inc - Jersey City - $630,345.00 Monmouth Family Health Center - Long Branch - $250,000.00 Neighborhood Health Services Corporation, Inc. - Plainfield - $1,114,080.00 Newark City Health And Human Services - Newark - $341,595.00 Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. - Newark - $891,760.00 North Hudson Community Action Corporation - West New York - $2,391,440.00 Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. - Lakewood - $758,550.00 Paterson Community Health Center, Inc. - Paterson - $890,920.00 Project H.O.P.E., Incorporated - Camden - $306,385.00 Southern Jersey Family - Hammonton - $1,817,440.00 Umdnj - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick - $498,384.00 Vnacj Community Health Center - Asbury Park - $514,845.00 Zufall Health Center, Inc. - Dover - $539,170.00 Total $16,987,384.00 Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg


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