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Communicating in a pandemic: New research identifies what we want to know and when
Oct 16, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- How much information do people want in the event of an influenza pandemic? When do they want to be told, and who should the information come from?
New GP computer software to help prevent heart disease
Feb 05, 2009 |
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New computer software that will allow GPs to more accurately assess which patients are most at risk of developing heart disease has been released for clinical use.
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Belt and braces approach may prevent deep vein thromboses
Oct 08, 2008 |
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Combining short periods of leg compression with medications such as heparin is more effective at preventing blood clots in high-risk patients than using either preventative measure alone. A team of Cochrane Researchers believe ...
College students who feel 'invincible' unlikely to accept vaccines
Jul 29, 2009 |
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Vaccines to protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and herpes, are being developed and may soon be available to college students. However, limited research has been conducted to determine ...
What makes C-Diff superbug deadly?
Mar 01, 2009 |
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A major breakthrough about the potentially deadly superbug Clostridium difficile (C-diff) could lead to new ways to combat the bacterium, according to a study to be published March 1 in the journal Nature.
Increased risk of injury even after first glass
Mar 23, 2009 |
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Most alcohol-related damage occurs after moderate consumption, according to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet on the association between alcohol and injury.
Netherlands to slaughter more animals in Q fever epidemic
Dec 16, 2009 |
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The Netherlands stepped up measures Wednesday against the world's biggest Q fever epidemic that has killed 10 humans, by ordering the slaughter of over 30,000 animals, a press release said.
As H1N1 looms, study shows students aren't protecting themselves
Sep 10, 2009 |
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As public health experts warn of potential widespread outbreaks of H1N1 flu this school year, a new study from North Carolina State University shows that students do not comply with basic preventative measures ...
The benefits of a little resistance for older adults
Jul 18, 2008 |
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University of Queensland research is showing the benefits of resistance training in keeping older Australians in tip top form.
Russia fights bird flu, no human cases
Oct 26, 2006 |
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Russia said it has fought an outbreak of bird flu among birds in the country, and the infection has not spread to humans.
Cyber criminals targeting small businesses
Sep 14, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses that don't have the resources to keep updating their computer security, according to federal authorities.
Montana mosquito season is extended
Sep 14, 2006 |
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Unusually long-lasting hot weather conditions in Montana have prompted U.S. scientists to extend the season for mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus.
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