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PDA establishes position statement on cola contracts in schools.

The soft drink industry promises that it will do everything possible to persuade even more Americans to drink even more soda pop more often. Parents and health-care providers need to recognize soft drinks for what they are--liquid candy--and do everything possible to return these beverages to their former, reasonable role as an occasional treat. School districts should not auction themselves off to the highest bidder for exclusive pouring rights contracts with soft drink companies. These deals profit the soft drink companies and, to a much lesser degree, the school districts at the expense of the students' health.

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Smoking cessation: a consensus statement with special reference to primary care.

Nicotine addiction is a serious medical condition that needs to be treated like any other chronic disease. Primary care must play a key role in smoking cessation and offering help should be a routine part of primary care practice. As the most frequent opportunity for intervention lies within primary care, GPs should ensure that they raise the issue of stopping smoking at least annually with their smoking patients. When the smoker is ready to stop, the initial personal involvement of the GP is likely to increase the chance of a successful quit attempt. Follow-up may be with another healthcare professional. The support of healthcare professionals for the smoker who is motivated to quit, combined with appropriate pharmacotherapy, can substantially increase the chances of a successful quit attempt. Secondary care staff should also make every effort to help people to stop smoking and should communicate effectively with primary care--opportunities during hospitalisation are frequently missed. Specialist smoking cessation clinics have an essential role in providing more intensive specialist treatment and the expertise to partner and support the primary care effort. Smoking cessation is one of the most cost-effective healthcare interventions that can be made.

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Universal antenatal human immunodeficiency virus testing in Hong Kong: consensus statement.

Following the recommendations of the Advisory Council on AIDS, Hong Kong, the Hospital Authority announced plans to introduce universal antenatal screening for human immunodeficiency virus infection and hence, a consensus conference was held to discuss strategies for implementing such screening in Hong Kong. This paper reports the discussions of the consensus conference. The consensus meeting group consisted of 15 clinicians and scientists from Hong Kong, Macau, and Thailand. Seven commonly asked questions concerning mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus were selected for discussion by the participating panellists. Information on the laboratory diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus infection and the efficacy of preventive measures in reducing mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus were reviewed. Data from local studies was also presented and discussed. The timing, potential problems, and cost issues involved in testing all pregnant women in Hong Kong for human immunodeficiency virus were then considered.

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Position statement on defining scholarship for the discipline of nursing.

While the mission of institutions of higher learning is unique in each setting, the commitment to scholarly approaches to education, practice, and research creates common bonds across the academic nursing community. This document is intended to clarify, extend, and enhance the scholarly work of nursing in academic settings. The application of the standards proposed in this document will differ by institution, yet will provide a framework for the advancement of nursing knowledge that will ultimately improve the health of people.

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