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Gpx5: Sperm Shouldn't Leave The Testes Without This Protein
Joel Drevet and colleagues, at Clermont Universitç©, France, have identified a protein that helps protect immature mouse sperm after they have been released into a region of the testis known as the epididymis, which is where they undergo maturation. Although male mice lacking this protein, Gpx5, had normal looking sperm and were equally as efficient as normal male mice at fertilizing female mice, an increased incidence of miscarriages and fetal developmental defects were observed when normal female mice were mated with Gpx5-deficient males over 1 year old compared with normal male mice of the same age. Further analysis indicated that Gpx5 acts as an antioxidant in the epididymis, protecting the sperm from oxidative stress. As discussed by the authors, and, in an accompanying commentary, John Aitken, at the University of Newcastle, Australia, these data have immense clinical relevance as age-related DNA damage to human sperm has been associated with a range of adverse outcomes including decreased fertility, and increased rates of miscarriage and childhood disease.
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Spain's Regional Extremadura Government Launches Electronic Prescription System With IBM

The Extremadura Regional Government of Spain and IBM (NYSE: IBM) have launched an electronic prescription system in 680 pharmacies in Extremadura, where health centres and pharmacies are now computerised and able to prescribe and dispense prescription medications electronically. Electronic prescriptions make it easier for patients and doctors to monitor and control treatment. It also improves the quality of care as doctors have up to 30% more time for patient consultations, according to Extremadura Health Service. Each patient"s electronic record can be accessed and updated from any primary health center in the region. More patients can get prescription refills without having to return to the doctor"s office, working with pharmacists who are in direct contact with health professionals. IBM provided the consulting services and technology for the project, which was enabled by the Extremadura Health Service using a common technology system for the 107 health centres in the region. Over the past seven months, more than a million electronic prescriptions have been dispensed in Extremadura. This is how it works: The doctor accesses JARA, the Extremadura Health System"s electronic medical records database that provides prescription assistance tools. The treatment is recorded in the system and the patient"s electronic medical record is automatically updated. Patients receive a list of prescribed medicines and dosage instructions that have a barcode, or "identity mark," for their individual treatment. In the pharmacy, a pharmacist fills the prescription from the updated health record, which is encrypted to ensure the confidentiality of patient information. Pharmacists note the refill using the patient"s health card and the barcode. The doctor can check that the medicine has been dispensed and view any questions posed by the patient to the pharmacist. IBM is working with clients around the world to create smarter healthcare systems. This includes better integrated data so doctors, patients and insurers can share information seamlessly and efficiently; moving away from paper records in order to reduce medical errors and improve efficiencies; and applying advanced analytics to vast amounts of data to improve medical research, diagnosis and treatment. During the past seven months, more than a million electronic prescriptions have been dispensed in Extremadura. IBM


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