HIV :: 17 AIDS cases reported in Q3 – HK
In the third quarter, 96 people – 81 men and 15 women – tested HIV positive, bringing the cumulative number of infections to 3,100, the Centre for Health Protection says.
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PAHO Calls for End to Violence against Women
Singer Jerry Rivera today joined forces with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to launch a new public service campaign to raise awareness of violence against women and of the need to end the widespread problem in the Americas and around the world.
HIV :: Number of People with HIV in Latin America and the Caribbean Rises to 2 Million
Almost two million people with HIV live in Latin America and the Caribbean today, and the number of new infections in 2006 rose to 167,000, 12,000 more than in 2004, according to the new AIDS Epidemic Update, an annual report on the latest developments in the epidemic released today by UNAIDS/WHO. By the end of 2006, the total number of people with the virus was estimated to reach 1,950,000, 210,000 more than in 2004, the report said.
Health Care :: More after-hospital Transition Care for WA seniors
A further 60 places for the Transition Care Program have been jointly announced by the Australian Government Minister for Ageing, Senator Santo Santoro, and the Western Australian State Minister for Health, Jim McGinty.
Health Care :: $153 million for Home and Community Care in WA
Thousands of older people and people with a disability in Western Australia are set to benefit from a $12 million boost in funding for Home and Community Care services in the state.
Esophageal Cancer :: Combination Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Advanced Esophageal Cancer
Combining radiation and chemotherapy with Erbitux, a cancer-targeting agent that attacks specific receptors on the surface of tumor cells, is showing promising results in treating patients with advanced esophageal cancer.
Oral Cancer :: Eastman promotes the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mouth cancer
To mark the end of Mouth Cancer Awareness Week which started on Sunday 12th November the Mouth Cancer Foundation is holding a giant sponsored walk which will take place in London. Hundreds of walkers from across the country are already signed up to take part in the free 10k sponsored Mouth Cancer Walking event designed to raise awareness of Mouth Cancer.
Diabetes :: Job burnout raise type 2 diabetes risk
People who suffer from job burnout may be prone to developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study of 677 mostly male middle-aged Israeli workers, published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
Heart Attack :: Blood thinner Angiomax, bivalirudin – safe & better heart attack care
The blood-thinning drug anticoagulant Angiomax works better with 47 percent less risk of major bleeding, to maintain blood flow in patients who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain, according to study results published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Botox :: Botox treatments warning – unlicensed botulinum toxin products
Highly concentrated botulinum preparation for cosmetic injections can result in severe illness. An examination of 4 cases of botulism following cosmetic injections to the face indicates that the adults received a highly concentrated, unlicensed preparation that resulted in toxin levels up to 40 times the estimated human lethal dose, according to a report in the November 22/29 issue of JAMA.