Protecting against Group B strep

Article Abstract:

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Centers for Disease Control have issued new guidelines to prevent the transmission of Group B streptococcus (GBS) from mothers to newborns. GBS is often symptomless in the mother, but can cause brain damage or death to the infant.

Column, Prevention, Diseases, Infants (Newborn), Neonatal diseases, Streptococcus agalactiae

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Race against the enemy

Article Abstract:

A woman who organized Against the Tide, a charity swim event that raises funds to fight breast cancer, gives ten tips on how to organize a similar event. She recommends picking a cause that has personal significance, finding a suitable beneficiary and creating a publicity plan.

Planning, Donations, Charities, Sports, Public relations

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The wage war against women

Article Abstract:

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 is one among many laws that has advanced the rights of women in the workplace. Women have suffered from being paid lower than what their male colleagues received and have traditionally been unable to sue for discrimination.

Laws, regulations and rules, Women, Working women

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