William R. Barclay, MD, 1919-2006

Article Abstract:

William R. Barclay became the editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) at a time when inflation and falling advertising revenue had taken their toll, but he helped lead the publication to a prominent place among medical journals. Barclay is described as a 'Renaissance man' who loved medicine and sailing, and also wrote on a wide range of topics from multiple myeloma and hypertension to unnecessary surgery.

Executive changes & profiles, Periodicals, Obituary, Officials and employees, Periodical publishing, Periodical editors, Barclay, William R.

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NIH panel tries to clear confusion, spur research on managing menopause

Article Abstract:

A panel convened by the National Institute of Health (NIH) has taken effective steps in order to manage the symptoms of menopause. The panel's discussions for menopausal symptoms focused on the lack of safety and efficacy data for many complementary and alternative therapies, which large numbers of women use for symptom relief.

Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Women, Women's health, Menopause

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Persistence pays off in guinea worm fight

Article Abstract:

The article discusses increasing prevalence of dracunculiasis or guinea worm disease in Savelugu, Ghana and the challenges facing the World Health Organization in tackling it.

Developing Countries, Ghana, Health aspects, Economic aspects, Causes of, Control, Epidemics, Dracunculiasis, Dracunculus medinensis

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