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Population News Sunday November 18th 2007



Duke offers $596M hospital planDuke offers $596M hospital plan
(The News & Observer: Sat, 17 Nov) The health system asks the state for permission to create a new building to serve the Triangle's growing, aging population.


Duke Hospital Plans $596M ExpansionDuke Hospital Plans $596M Expansion
(WRAL-TV 5 Raleigh: Fri, 16 Nov) Proposal calls for 16 additional operating suites, creation of four intensive care units.


Health-care spending to hit $160-billion in 2007Health-care spending to hit $160-billion in 2007
(The Globe and Mail: Tue, 13 Nov) New report says expected 2007 total marks 11th straight year in which spending outpaces inflation, population growth


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(Prince George Citizen Online: Fri, 16 Nov) OTTAWA - A new report predicts Canada's health-care spending will reach $160.1 billion this year, up from $150.3 billion in 2006. The Canadian Institute for Health Information pegs the increase at 6.6 per cent - faster growth than the economy.



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Tears, anguish over hospital of horrorsTears, anguish over hospital of horrors
(Sydney Morning Herald: Fri, 16 Nov) ONE of the state's most senior intensive care doctors broke down as he gave evidence to a NSW parliamentary inquiry into North Shore Hospital.


$702m for 27 more beds$702m for 27 more beds
(Sydney Morning Herald: Fri, 16 Nov) Sydney hospital trauma chief tells inquiry how redevelopment falls short.


Journalism prize for TB reportingJournalism prize for TB reporting
(OneWorld South Asia: Fri, 16 Nov) Cape Town: A new prize for journalism was announced at the World Conference of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUALTD) by the Stop TB and Lilly MDR partnerships.


Milk thistle compound may protect against liver cancerMilk thistle compound may protect against liver cancer
(Nutraingredients.com: Thu, 15 Nov) 11/15/2007 - A flavanone compound in milk thistle, silibinin, may stop the growth and spread of liver cancer, suggests a laboratory study from the University of California, Irvine.


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