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Nutricia Launches Nutra Neocate, Weaning Product Designed For Cows' Milk Protein Allergy
Nutricia, the European market leader in advanced medical nutrition, has announced the launch of Neocate Nutra, the first and only weaning product made from 100% non-allergenic amino acids. Neocate Nutra has been specifically developed for weaning infants and older children with cows" milk protein allergy (CMPA) and multiple food protein intolerance (MFPI). Unlike many weaning products, Neocate Nutra contains no hidden allergens and is designed to provide children with the key essential nutrients they need for development. With its unique format, Neocate Nutra is suitable for taking infants through the various stages of weaning and also for older children on very restricted diets who are looking for convenient and varied food options.

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Two Studies Report Finding New Genes And Gene Regions That Make People Susceptible To MS
Two studies recently published in the journal Nature Genetics report identifying new genes and gene regions that contribute to making people susceptible to developing MS. The findings, by the International Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Consortium and the Australia/New Zealand MS Genetics Consortium, add to a growing list of gene variations linked to MS susceptibility. Identifying all MS genes will likely lead to the development of more effective ways to treat the disease, and open the door to uncovering the cause of MS, which may lead to its prevention.
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Also In Global Health News: Child, Infant Mortality In Nepal, Ghana; GM Mosquitoes In Malaysia; Interfaith Malaria Efforts

Nepal Launches Pilot Project To Reduce Child, Infant Mortality The Child Health Division of the Health Ministry in Nepal on Wednesday announced the beginning of a pilot project to reduce child and infant mortality in 10 districts this year, myrepublica.com reports. As part of the project, female health volunteers will work in districts to treat infants and educate mothers in hopes of driving down the country"s child mortality rate -"61 per 1,000" - and infant mortality rate - "48 per 1,000," according to the news service (Dhakal, 7/15). U.S. Commitment To Reducing Maternal, Child Mortality In Ghana Joy Online examines how the recent visit of President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to a Ghanaian hospital highlights the president"s commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality in the country where "450 out of 100,000 women" die from childbirth and "50 out of 100,000 children" die before age five. The article reviews recent efforts of the U.S. to improve the country"s health sector and forecasts how future U.S. funds will improve health facilities (Bentil, 7/14). Xinhua Examines Debate Over The Release Of GM Mosquitoes In Malaysia Xinhua examines the debate over the release of genetically-modified (GM) mosquitoes into parts of Malaysia to see if the sterilized male Aedes aegypti, "the type of mosquito that carries yellow fever, chikungunya, and dengue fever" can out compete wild-type mosquitoes to stop the spread of dengue. "The first open-field testing of GM mosquitoes has many fearing that Oxitec [the biotechnology company credited with the mosquito"s development] and the Malaysian government will lose control over its creation, creating a Frankenstein-mosquito," Xinhua writes (Saunders, 7/14). Vanguard Examines Nigeria"s Interfaith Efforts To Fight Malaria The Vanguard examines interfaith efforts in Nigeria to combat malaria after Obama "single[d] out for special mention, Nigeria"s path-breaking interfaith initiative to defeat malaria." Nigeria"s Interfaith Action Association has pioneered ways to unite Christian, Muslim and other faith leaders for the purpose of fighting malaria, according to Jay Winsten, an associate dean at the Harvard School of Public Health (Ogundipe, 7/14). This information was reprinted from globalhealth.kff.org with kind permission from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, search the archives and sign up for email delivery at globalhealth.kff.org. © Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.


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