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Catholic Law Professors Debate Obama Administration's Efforts To Reduce Need For Abortion
Catholic constitutional law professors Doug Kmiec of the Pepperdine University School of Law and Robert George of Princeton University on Thursday during a forum at the National Press Club debated the Obama administration"s abortion policies and whether opposing sides in the abortion-rights debate should work toward finding "common ground," the Washington Times reports. Kmiec -- a Republican who broke rank with many Catholics and supported President Obama"s run for the presidency -- stressed that the president is serious about reducing the need for abortion. However, George "challenged the administration to do something concrete," such as ban certain abortion procedures, according to the Times. He said that Obama "rejects what we and pro-lifers propose is common ground. ... He does not believe human beings acquire rights until after birth."Kmiec and George also debated the role of Catholics in politics, such as whether Catholics who support abortion rights should be denied Holy Communion or whether Catholic bishops should speak out against politicians who support abortion rights. In April 2008, a Los Angeles priest denied Kmiec Communion because of his support for Obama. Kmiec asked, "Are we as Catholics expected to sit on the sidelines aloof with the truth talking to ourselves or are we to engage our fellow citizens and offer that faith? The 2008 election was very much a test of that." He said that he does not believe that intimidation is the correct way to address abortion-rights issues, adding that the "denial of Communion is intimidation." Kmiec said that Catholic bishops" opposition to abortion-rights supporters who are Catholic "is not either an effective nor a Catholic approach. Nor is it a Catholic approach to endorse candidates. Yet certain bishops endorse candidates. Nor should churches allow materials in their vestibule saying it is a sin of the highest order to cast a vote for Barack Obama." He noted that 54% of Catholics voted for Obama.George opted to focus on Obama"s legislative record instead of the issue of Catholics in politics. He said, "Obama"s record as an activist, legislator and now as president is that an unborn baby possesses no rights. Throughout his career, he has denied every fundamental legislation that would discourage its practice or limit its liability" (Duin, Washington Times, 5/29).

Bayer Announces Leukine(R) Data Presentations At 45th American Society Of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that several studies evaluating the use of Leukine(R) (sargramostim) will be presented at the 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
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A Novel Approach For Treating Cognitive Impairments Identified By Animal Model For Schizophrenia
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New Delhi: AHF India Cares Launches 'LOVE Condom' Campaign

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is launching its "LOVE Condom" campaign with an event today in the New Delhi region on the 18th of July, 2009. The campaign includes the distribution of free AHF "LOVE"-brand condoms, as well as a "Stay Negative" public service advertising campaign. Bollywood actor Ronit Roy will be the chief guest at today"s launch event. The event will be at Metropolitan Hotel Nikko, New Delhi. This campaign will be a new start of HIV AIDS education in India. AHF, which operates the largest community-based alternative HIV and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing program, has launched an innovative and eye-catching Delhi/NCR HIV prevention and testing campaign urging the public to "Stay Negative" and to visit http://www.freehivtest.net to find out where to get tested quickly, conveniently and at no cost. Ms. Terri Ford, Senior Global Policy Director, AIDS Healthcare Foundation USA, presently on a mission to India, is advocating this worldwide campaign as "a new beginning to restore the condom"s critical place at the front-line of effective Global AIDS Prevention and Control. "A rupee saves a life" - therefore, there is no reason not to provide free condoms with easy access-it is the most cost-effective HIV prevention that there is. Combined efforts that include encouraging the widespread use of condoms, community testing and universal access to antiretroviral treatment will bring new infections down drastically." Dr. Chinkholal Thangsing, Asia Pacific Bureau Chief, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is ecstatic about India"s launch of Global STAY NEGATIVE and LOVE CONDOM campaign. AHF"s LOVE Condom Campaign slogan says "Love yourself-Love your partner-Love Condoms." "With the vast majority of the population still having difficulty accessing free condoms, this advocacy initiative will in many ways enhance government initiative on HIV/AIDS prevention and control programs," said Dr. Thangsing. "There are many uncertainties when addressing people"s sexual behaviors but the one thing we know for sure - HIV testing, detection and linkage to medical care works. The best way to break the chain of infection is for people to get tested and know their status." The attention-grabbing image of a semi-nude male with the words "Stay Negative" tattooed on his upper back is already having an impact. An increase in traffic to thehttp://www.freehivtest.net website has also coincided with an increase in testing at AHF sites. "The Launch of LOVE CONDOMS by AHF India Cares will enable millions of vulnerable population in the country stay protected from HIV and other STDs. HLL is delighted to partner with AHF"s Mission," says M. Ayyappan, Chairman & Managing Director, HLL Lifecare Limited. "A major goal of the Stay Negative campaign is to help guide a shift in thinking around HIV testing. With its eye-catching image and simple, straightforward message, our hope is that the initiative will lead people to see HIV testing as a necessary and routine part of their health care-especially when they realize how easy it can be to access testing and obtain this crucial knowledge about their own status," says Dr. Mahesh Ganesan promoting this noble cause. "A key component of the initiative is its website which contains crucial information about HIV transmission, prevention and treatment, including facts about condom use. The site also contains an extensive "myth vs. reality" section that frankly addresses false beliefs surrounding HIV that may prevent some individuals from accessing testing," says Dr. Nochiketa Mohanty. About The Love Condom Campaign This campaign is aimed to bring public-private partnership to address access to free condoms and shall complement ongoing social marketing and free distribution of condoms promoted by GOI. Health is a state subject and we are particularly interested to interact directly with the decision makers at the helm of affairs to keep transparency and accountability at the forefront of our campaign. The LOVE Condom Campaign"s goal is to scale-up global support for renewed condom usage by distributing TEN MILLION WHO approved, high-quality condoms FREE of charge to any individual, non-governmental or government agency that makes a commitment to support the campaign"s aim of achieving 100% access to free condoms worldwide. To achieve "Global AIDS Control" an aggressive re-integration of condoms is critical to success. The ABC model of Abstinence-Be Faithful-Condoms, proven to be so successful in countries such as Uganda, loses its strength without the C - CONDOMS. The campaign vows to base public health initiatives on science rather than on political or religious motivated agendas. The time is now to call for CONDOMS to be brought back to the forefront. Why are Condoms So Important for Global HIV and STD Control? If global AIDS control is defined as an absolute reduction in the number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world, then condoms are key to successfully achieving that goal. Treatment has played a crucial role in bringing hope to millions and in motivating masses of people to be tested. The huge success of the recent World AIDS Day - 1 Million Test campaign-during which men, women and children lined up across the globe to be tested-demonstrates that people want to know their status. The simple formula for global AIDS control involves identifying those who are undiagnosed and linking them to treatment, which will render them less infectious. In addition, we must promote the only known method for preventing the sexual transmission of HIV: condoms. Condoms are cheaper and are relatively easy to use. They are almost 100% effective when used correctly. Various societies have had success in bringing about higher acceptance of condom use. Many studies show that most people who know they are positive want to protect their partners. Lack of availability of condoms and their retail cost are significant factors in failure to use condoms. Combined efforts that include encouraging the widespread use of condoms, mass testing and universal access to antiretroviral treatment will bring new infections down drastically. Let"s bring the CONDOM back into the equation. Lives are at stake. To know more about LOVE Condom Campaign, visit http://www.getfreecondoms.org AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)


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