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Bird Flu :: WHO bird flu H5N1 management guidance reinforces Tamiflu as first line treatment

The World Health Organization has reinforced that Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is the primary recommended antiviral of choice in managing patients infected with H5N1 in updated guidance published on the WHO website today. Experts believe that a human influenza pandemic is imminent and could be triggered by the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain, which, as of Aug. 16 2007, has infected 321 humans, causing 194 deaths worldwide.

Sexual Health :: Study sheds new light on intimate lives of older Americans

The first comprehensive, nationally representative survey on the prevalence of sexual activity among older Americans provides a portrait of the intimate lives of people ages 57 to 85.

Healthcare :: Theater training helps doctors enhance patient care with clinical empathy skills

Doctors taught empathy techniques by theater professors show improved bedside manner, according to a pilot study by a Virginia Commonwealth University research team.

Skin Care :: Skin-care industry skipping out on science?

The multi-billion-dollar global cosmetics and skin-care-product industry sometimes is beset by a me-too mindset in which research and development focuses on matching the competition rather than applying sound science to improve products, a scientist told the 234th national meeting of the American Chemical Society.

Prostate Cancer :: US National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2007

A Proclamation by GEORGE W. BUSH the President of the United States of America :- During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we underscore our commitment to winning the battle against prostate cancer and raising awareness of the risk factors, prevention, and treatment of this disease.

Hypertension :: Hypertension appears to be frequently undiagnosed in children and adolescents

In a study of children and adolescents with hypertension, only about one in four had been previously diagnosed with the condition, according to a study in the Aug. 22/29 issue of JAMA.

Gastroenterology :: Study compares surgical options for severe intra-abdominal inflammation

Performing a repeat surgery for patients with peritonitis (severe intra-abdominal inflammation or infection) only when clinical improvement is lacking may have some advantages compared with having the repeat procedure routinely scheduled after the operation, according to a study in the Aug. 22/29 issue of JAMA.

Vitamin D :: Benefit of vitamin D in fighting cancer

A new study looking at the relationship between vitamin D serum levels and the risk of colon and breast cancer across the globe has estimated the number of cases of cancer that could be prevented each year if vitamin D3 levels met the target proposed by researchers.

Healthcare :: Canadians concerned over costs of long-term care

Results of a new poll released by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reveal that only just over half (55%) of Canadians are confident they will have enough savings to afford their own long-term care.

Health Insurance :: Americans support SCHIP for low-income families

More than half of American adults support the State Children’s Health Insurance Program for children and their parents who earn an annual income of up to $32,000 ? or approximately 200 percent of the federal poverty level for a family of three ? say researchers with the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children?s Hospital National Poll on Children?s Health.