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Hospitals in Louisiana and Mississippi to Receive More Katrina Recovery Grants (05/06)
Heart Devices Get Expanded Coverage Under Medicare (05/01)
High Levels of Chromium Detected in Dietary Supplements (05/01)
Activation of Gene Can Suppress Tumor Growth (05/01)
Multi-year Hiring Initiative Begins at FDA (4/30)
First Voucher Released In Bend, Oregon, Through Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program (04/30)

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Secretary Leavitt's Visit to Southeast Asia

Secretary Leavitt greets a student at the Hanoi School of Public Health During a recent trip, Secretary Leavitt visited Indonesia, Singapore, and Viet Nam.

The trip focus was on improving the safety of imports, and reviewing cooperative efforts to reduce the spread of disease.

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Of Interest: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Researchers recently launched the most comprehensive population-based clinical study ever of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a condition characterized by fatigue, memory problems, and pain.

Experts estimate that between one and four million people in the U.S. may suffer from CFS. Unfortunately, an estimated one in five CFS sufferers haven't been diagnosed, which is troubling since early treatment may improve rates of recovery.

Learn About CFS>>

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