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Obama Busy 'Selling The Greater Good' On Health Reform
President Barack Obama, in comments about health reform, has acknowledged what most Americans already know, that "(w)hat"s good for the health care system as a whole often looks very different when it"s their own health at stake, or the health of someone in their family," CQPolitics reports.
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Individuals At Risk For Developing Colon Cancer Identified By Researchers
A new study identifies a group of individuals at increased risk for developing colon cancer and holds the promise for developing new tailored cancer treatments. The study in this week"s issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) is by Sanford Markowitz, M.D., Ph.D., the Markowitz-Ingalls Professor of Cancer Genetics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and oncologist at the Ireland Cancer Center of University Hospitals Case Medical Center, and colleagues.
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Canada And European Communities End World Trade Organization Biotech Dispute
Canada and the European Communities announced the end of a six-year World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute regarding the approval and marketing of biotechnology products.
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New Generation Health And Safety Degree On Show At Open Day, Australia

A new Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science that offers career opportunities in a diverse range of workplaces, from mines to movie sets, will be on show at UQ"s St Lucia Open Day (August 2). The Australian-first degree will span four years and will be available to students in 2010. UQ Professor of Occupational Health and Safety Mike Capra said graduates would become a new generation of highly-trained OHS specialists who would be in demand due to a workforce shortage. "The program was developed at the request of the OHS industry, including peak body the Safety Institute of Australia, which saw the need for a professional qualification in the field," Professor Capra said. "The lack of well-qualified OHS professionals is causing alarm among members of major OHS associations, government authorities and employers. "Historically OHS education has been a career "add on", often a short course or minor area of study in a broader degree, so UQ consulted with stakeholders and practicing OHS professionals to develop a program to meet their needs. "The result is a four-year degree that includes a strong scientific focus, a significant practical component and covers mental health workplace issues, which was a specific request from industry." Students will learn about a variety of issues in the workplace including chemical, physical, mechanical, psychological and biological hazards. They will also study law, ergonomics, risk management, behaviour change and workplace conflict as part of the program. The indepth knowledge and practical skills provided by this program means graduates will be considered highly-trained professionals. On Open Day potential students will have the opportunity to do a quiz on their knowledge of hazardous chemicals and try their skills as an accident investigator. For more information on this new program go to http://www.uq.edu.au/health/ohsdegree and for Open Day details visit http://www.youruq.com/openday/. University of Queensland, Australia


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