Wet Weather Heralds the Mosquito Menace
...Basically, every year we get people. The biggest concern is West Nile virus, which can be fatal. It can harm the central nervous system of one in 250 people bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus, leading to extensive nerve damage. One in five people bitten experience only fevers. The virus is spread by m...Combination of Bronchoscopic Techniques is Very Effective for Lung Lesions
...statistically insignificant difference. Another concern was that the extended sedation or anesthesia required in the combined procedure may increase adverse effects due to prolonged sedation or anesthesia, but none was documented. In his editorial, Dr. Silvestri notes that this study would most likely b...Higher Rates of Trampoline Injuries
...crease each year in injuries, causing even greater concern among researchers. Our first study on this subject gave us reason for concern, and the need to send a warning to parents. Clearly this new study indicates even higher rates of injury than first thought, said James Linakis, PhD, MD, a pediatric emer...Fat Horses Face Health Problems
...y, over the past decade, has become a major health concern in horses, said Dr. Scott Pleasant, an associate professor in DLACS and diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. This is primarily because of its association with problems such as insulin resistance and laminitis. In fact, it was a...A Break Through Energy Bill by the US Government
...s advocating new measures to soothe growing public concern over rising prices at the pumps. The cost of oil was at a record level with gasoline prices hovering around $3 a gallon. President George W. Bush recommended pushing back deadlines for the transition to cleaner gasoline additives such as ethanol, r...Contamination of the Environment by Antibiotics Fed to Livestock
...populations, such as young children. There is also concern that consuming antibiotics may lead to the develop...ntibiotics consumed by plants may be of particular concern to the organic farming industry. Manure is often the main source of crop nutrients for organic food ...40 Percent of Community Pharmacists Dispensed Off-label Drug
... children says co-author Dr James McLay. What did concern us was that only 40 per cent of pharmacists said they had dispensed off-label medicines to children in the month before the survey.Having reviewed primary care prescribing levels, this 40 per cent figure was lower than expected and leads us to conclu...China Launches Food Safety Checks in Run-up to Olympics
...a said. The move comes amid rising international concern about the quality of goods that China exports. Health scares have swirled around a range of Chinese-made exports, from toxic toothpaste ingredients to faulty tyres, pet food and toxic seafood. China Thursday announced fresh measures to ensure sub...Female Heart Attack Victims Show Signs of Lasting Depression
...f Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The findings are of concern because depression impedes recovery and ultimately, the quality of life in patients following a heart event, Norris said. The researchers suggest that it may be because women may have a different response to the treatment for myocardial infarction ...Sun Protection Ignored Despite Warnings
In spite of increased concern over skin cancer many people still disregard the u.... Professor Richard Marais said: "There is growing concern about climate change and its long term effects on the weather. If this leads to more sunshine then i...Modified Herpes Virus Keeps Arteries Free-flowing Following Procedures
...ry to blood clot formation which has been a recent concern with drug eluting stents. The researchers found that the endothelial layer was partially restored at 14 days and completely restored at 28 days post-balloon angioplasty in the group treated with the herpes virus. The ability to target the smooth m...More Cancer Testing Urged in Australian TV Studios
...Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) continues to cause concern among its staff. Former news assistant Angela Ec... health monitoring purposes. "There is universal concern amongst ABC Brisbane employees about this cancer cluster," he said. "Yes, we have seen 15 cases of...No Progress in France on 'skinny Model' Charter
...the Health Ministry in January amid mounting world concern over the link between anorexia and showcasing skinny models. But talks to fine-tune an ethics "charter on body image" drafted in May have been suspended, with no date set for a new meeting and no deadline set for the charter, said Sylvie Zawadzki, ...Women With Heart Disease Suffers from Depression
...al of Cardiovascular Nursing. The findings are of concern because depression impedes recovery and ultimately, the quality of life in patients following a heart event, Norris said. The researchers suggest that women may either have a different response to the treatment for myocardial infarction, or they in...Additives in Baby Products Raise Fresh Concerns in New Zealand
...use in New Zealand . This warning has raised fresh concern regarding the safety of baby food in the country. The NZFSA raised concern that the food has a laxative-type ingredient in the baby formula. Four Nutricia Karicare Gold Plus ...I Am a Muslim With Moderate Views, Haneef Tells Australian Police
...s high commissioner, John McCarthy, to express its concern over the treatment of Haneef. "The External Affairs Ministry has expressed its concern to the Australian Government that Dr Mohamed Haneef should be treated fairly and justly under Austra...School-based Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs
...arful of strangers, the review cautions. It was a concern that anxiety may be increased as we found in the review, but we were pleased that there was an increase in knowledge, said lead reviewer Karen Zwi of Sydney Childrens Hospital in Australia. The important issue is whether in a real life situation a ...Gardasil Could Be Effective, but Aggressive Marketing Raises Ethical Concerns
...ts Cervarix. For all the hype, there is serious concern that vaccination may in fact create a false sense ...s for both Gardasil and Cervarix. She shares the concern of many that the hype could lead to reduced screening. "I think those are very valid concerns," she ...Good Times Over For Ivory Coasts Ill
...Cote d'Ivoire, Christophe Vavasseur, has expressed concern over the government plans to return to a full cost recovery system by 2008. "This will exclude a large percentage of the population."Health care fees "lead to exclusion", he says. "This has been well documented and our experience in Man confirms it."......hyde gas in the trailers. This was probably out of concern that the agency would be legally liable for any hazards or health problems. As many as 120,000 families displaced by hurricanes Katrina and Rita lived in the suspect trailers, and hundreds have complained of ill effects. On June 16, 2006, three mon...