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Bird Flu Fear Grips Madhya Pradesh

Poultry farms in Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, which has been facing the death of a large number of chickens for the past few days has alerted the authorities, who in turn has started investigating whether the birds had // died due to bird flu. Suraj Damor, the district magistrate of Burhanpur, said 80 birds had died in poultry farms at Ichhapur village. Other reports,...

Fear Of Malaria Outbreak Grips Tripura

A malaria alert has been sounded by health authorities in Tripura, following the malaria related death of nearly 50 people in neighbouring Assam //. The health department of Tripura is keen on implementation of appropriate precautionary measures to prevent a malaria outbreak in Tripura. 'We have cancelled leave of all field staff of the health department. Doctors and paramedics have f...

Rubella Outbreak Grips Vietnam

Vietnam is badly hit by a rubella epidemic, with more than 6000 people infected with the disease. Schools and factories seem to be worst affected//, said a Government health official. ‘The number of people infected with rubella this year has reached 6,000,’ said Pham Ngoc Dinh, deputy director of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology. One of the largest outbreaks...

Hantavirus Scare Grips U.S

Mouse population has been on the rise past two winters, owing to the dampness and dankness, but these have been field days for the scurrying mouse. Infact mouse proliferation has been on the rise, //and citizens fear the deadly Hantavirus, fallout of poor hygiene in mice habitats. Some of the initial symptoms of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome could be fever, muscle aches, nausea, cough...

Many Irish in the Grips of Digestive Disorders

A survey has conveyed the extent of digestive problems among the Irish estimated at one-third, a trend prevalent for over a year. The survey findings also established// a certain amount of ignorance displayed by the Irish, who seem to be at a loss about approach measures for remedy. The research revealed that an estimated 33% of the people disregard digestive problems and 16% are no...

E.coli grips Wisconsin

30 cases of E. coli have been confirmed in Wisconsin, the outbreak of the disease is thought to have been caused by bagged spinach. One person has succumbed to the disease in the state.// Governor Doyle said that 15 of the 30 cases have needed hospital admission and four of them are battling severe infection. Majority of the patients are women. The places affected are G...

Public Alert: Beware of fake glucose test strips!!

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a public alert on Friday that created quite a stir, against the fake versions// of test strips normally used to monitor blood sugar levels in glucose monitors manufactured by a Johnson & Johnson company. "The counterfeit test strips potentially could give incorrect blood glucose values - either too high or too low - which might result in a pati...

Malaria Grips Jamaica, Nearly 160 Affected

Jamaica – In what is thought to be the first malarial outbreak in 40 years, health officials report that an estimated 160 people have come down with malaria.// No fresh cases of malaria have been reported further. Fortunately, the major resort locations are free of the infection. Malaria, is notorious as one of the world‘s deadliest diseases, killing about 1 million childr...

Viral Gastroenteritis Grips Quebec Enmasse

Quebec and New Brunswick are facing one of the worst gastroenteritis epidemics that has thrown more than 35 hospitals out of gear, with patients coming// in droves for relief. The infection triggers diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, which can continue for a few days but seldom endangers life. Nearly 29 health-care centers offering facilities in the greater Montreal area have repo...

Shockwave Lithotripsy is Effective for Pediatric Urolithiasis

Shockwave Lithotripsy has been found to be an efficacious modality for pediatric urolithiasis, according to a recent review. The literature also shows that good results are obtained even with large stone// burdens, irrespective of stone location. Wadhwa, et al reviewed the outcomes of shockwave lithotripsy in the pediatric population in their center in New Delhi, India. They assessed t...

China Admits Fake Blood Protein Used in Drips

Only two days ago, China sought to turn the tables by declaring that some recent imports of raisins from the US did not meet its safety standards and destroyed them . That was apparently in retaliation to the barrage of criticism over the safety of a variety of products exported by China. But the Asian giants satisfaction remained shortlived. Now Chinese investigators themselves adm...

Students Devise Oral Quick-dissolve Strips for Rotavirus Vaccine

A thin strip that dissolves in the mouth like a popular breath-freshener could someday provide life-saving rotavirus vaccine to infants in impoverished areas. The innovative drug-delivery system was developed by Johns Hopkins undergraduate biomedical engineering students. During a two-semester course, the seven-student team fabricated a thin film that should melt quickly in a babys...

Its the Face and Not the Body That Grips the Attention of the Opposite Sex

Contrary to popular opinion, its not that killer body that the opposite sex takes into account at first glance, but your face and this happens especially if you are a man. To find our how much faces and bodies contribute to someone's overall attractiveness, researchers from the University of Western Australia in Crawley led by Marianne Peters assessed 12 women and 12 men as they l...

Many Senior Citizens in the Grips of Malnutrition

Malnutrition appears to be a common condition among the senior lot in Australia. This is not a good sign as it can slow their recovery process from an illness or accident. A study of 102 patients recuperating at Sydneys Prince of Wales Hospital showed that almost 80 per cent were malnourished. At the same time, the study found that those patients who got help from a dietician were...