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Experts fear the UK is not exploiting scientific developments to their full to prevent a flu pandemic.A report from the Royal Society and Academy of Medical Sciences has warned the Government to reconsider its decision to stock only one anti-viral drug despite at least two known cases where Tamifl read more »
Source:http://www.hc2d.co.uk
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The rise in MRSA - because everybody wants to be a diagnostician and nobody wants to wipe bottoms - is just the tip of the iceberg, says medical student Alex Thomas . read more »
Source:http://www.guardian.co.uk
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ONE million Australian girls and women will be vaccinated against cervical cancer after the Howard Government resolved a pricing dispute with drug company CSL yesterday. read more »
Source:http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au
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Eighty-three percent of chicken sold in US grocery stores may contain bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses, a consumer group said on Monday, 34 percentage points higher than the rate it found three years ago. read more »
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Babies could be at risk if left to sleep in standard car safety seats without supervision, say researchers. read more »
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HEALTH promotion campaigns have helped the Australian public become increasingly aware of the benefits of physical activity and exercise for improving or maintaining health. Most messages are focused on the importance of exercise for the prevention and management of conditions such as heart disease read more »
Source:http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au
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The humble but lethal sea snail may hold the key to a better life for thousands of chronic pain sufferers read more »
Source:http://www.theage.com.au
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Vietnam confirms the death of some 6,000 domestic poultry from bird flu, after being free of human cases for a year. read more »
Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk
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A Leeds hospital admits there were "some failings" in the case of a baby who died because of a shortage of beds. read more »
Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk
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