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Expert says it is unlikely bird flu will reach Canada

United Nations officials warn the outbreak of bird flu is far from over and continues to spread in Thailand and Vietnam. An expert at The University of Western Ontario says it is unlikely the disease will reach Canada but travellers should take precautions.

5 Oct 2004

Vertigo sufferers may be suprised to learn just how easily curable their conditions are

A Baylor College of Medicine study on the most common form of vertigo illustrates that certain motions, not medications, can eliminate the vestibular problem’s disorienting effects.

5 Oct 2004

Ireland's Department of Health has resolved outstanding concerns over the availability of flu vaccines

The Ireland's Department of Health has resolved outstanding concerns over the availability of flu vaccines and has secured commitments from new suppliers that will fully meet Ireland’s needs this winter.

5 Oct 2004

Testosterone may help men recover from a stroke

Testosterone – the hormone responsible for male sexual characteristics – may help him recover from a stroke, according to preliminary animal research at Saint Louis University

5 Oct 2004

One group of drugs that is effective in fighting HIV may also be promoting the death of sensory nerves in the skin

One group of drugs that is effective in fighting HIV may, paradoxically, also be promoting the death of sensory nerves in the skin, according to a study presented October 5, 2004, at the 129th annual meeting of the American Neurological Association in Toronto.

5 Oct 2004

Patients suffering from diseases as varied as Type II diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's have one thing in common

Patients suffering from diseases as varied as Type II diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and dozens of lesser known maladies have one thing in common: they suffer from a large build up of amyloids

5 Oct 2004

Americans are as afraid of becoming an Alzheimer caregiver as they are of getting the disease

Americans are as afraid of becoming an Alzheimer caregiver as they are of getting the disease itself according to a new Omnibus survey of more than 1,000 adults released today by the Alzheimer’s Association.

5 Oct 2004

Health Protection Agency investigates national outbreak of salmonella

The UK's Health Protection Agency, together with colleagues in the NHS and Local Authorities, has been carrying out an investigation into a national outbreak of Salmonella.

5 Oct 2004

Research continues to show the cardiovascular benefits of fish consumption or omega-3 fatty acids

USA-Peer-reviewed research continues to show the cardiovascular benefits of fish consumption or intake of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs).

5 Oct 2004

Women in New York City continue to receive mammograms at much lower levels than those outside the downstate region

Women in New York City continue to receive mammograms at much lower levels than those outside the downstate region, while Kings County (Brooklyn) still has the lowest county-specific mammography rate, according to IPRO's second annual "snapshot" of mammography usage in New York State.

5 Oct 2004

U.S. healthcare industry reaction to the withdrawal of Vioxx from the world-wide market

NDCHealth has announced U.S. healthcare industry reaction to the Sept. 30 announcement by Merck & Co. that it was withdrawing its anti-arthritic medication Vioxx from the world-wide market.

5 Oct 2004

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responds to loss of Chiron flu vaccine

Clearly, the loss of the Chiron flu vaccine poses a serious challenge to our vaccine supply for the upcoming flu season. Chiron was to produce between 46-48 million doses of influenza vaccine for the United States.

5 Oct 2004

RiboNovix secures license to novel anti-infective discovery technology from Wayne State University

New biotechnology company, RiboNovix, Inc., is addressing the worsening problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by developing new anti-infectives that are less susceptible to drug resistance.

5 Oct 2004

Breast density, rapid tumor growth contribute to mammogram failure in women in their forties

Lower sensitivity of mammography in women aged 40 to 49 years compared with older women can be largely explained by greater breast density and rapid tumor growth in the younger women

5 Oct 2004

Exposure to carcinogens called arylamines is associated with bladder cancer risk in both smokers and nonsmokers

Exposure to a family of carcinogens called arylamines is associated with bladder cancer risk in both smokers and nonsmokers, according to a new study in the October 6 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

5 Oct 2004

Compound derived from fruit and vegetables could be used to improve the effects of an established cancer drug

The drug, mitomycin C (MMC), is a well-known anticancer treatment used mainly against solid tumours in the bladder and lower bowel. It is activated by enzymes naturally found in the human body, but its use is limited by severe side effects at higher doses.

5 Oct 2004

AMA condemns new Oklahoma rule allowing non-physicians to perform eye surgery

Shining a national spotlight on Oklahoma's one-of-a-kind rule that allows non-physicians to conduct eye surgery, the American Medical Association barnstormed Oklahoma City today.

5 Oct 2004

GP leader calls for equity in practice based commissioning

All GP practices in England will have the right to hold an indicative budget for commissioning health services from April 2005.

5 Oct 2004

Sedentary children at higher risk of chronic fatigue syndrome

Childhood predictors of self-reported chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis in adults: national birth cohort study BMJ Online First.

5 Oct 2004

For young women, a low cardiovascular risk profile is associated with lower long-term heart disease

Young women at low risk for coronary heart disease and cardiovascular diseases have a lower long-term death rate from these diseases and all other causes compared with others with higher risk factor levels, according to an article in the October 6 issue of JAMA.

5 Oct 2004

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Expert says it is unlikely bird flu will reach Canada

Vertigo sufferers may be suprised to learn just how easily curable their conditions are

Ireland's Department of Health has resolved outstanding concerns over the availability of flu vaccines

Testosterone may help men recover from a stroke

One group of drugs that is effective in fighting HIV may also be promoting the death of sensory nerves in the skin

Patients suffering from diseases as varied as Type II diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's have one thing in common

Americans are as afraid of becoming an Alzheimer caregiver as they are of getting the disease

Health Protection Agency investigates national outbreak of salmonella

Research continues to show the cardiovascular benefits of fish consumption or omega-3 fatty acids

Women in New York City continue to receive mammograms at much lower levels than those outside the downstate region

U.S. healthcare industry reaction to the withdrawal of Vioxx from the world-wide market

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responds to loss of Chiron flu vaccine

RiboNovix secures license to novel anti-infective discovery technology from Wayne State University

Breast density, rapid tumor growth contribute to mammogram failure in women in their forties

Exposure to carcinogens called arylamines is associated with bladder cancer risk in both smokers and nonsmokers

Compound derived from fruit and vegetables could be used to improve the effects of an established cancer drug

AMA condemns new Oklahoma rule allowing non-physicians to perform eye surgery

GP leader calls for equity in practice based commissioning

Sedentary children at higher risk of chronic fatigue syndrome

For young women, a low cardiovascular risk profile is associated with lower long-term heart disease

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Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

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