Healthcare :: China and India join WHO clinical trial registry platform
WHO announces the expansion of its clinical trial registry platform to include trial registers from China and India.
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Healthcare :: Health Minister concerned about high private healthcare cost, South Africa
The Ministry of Health is concerned about the reports of inappropriate inflation of private health care costs allegedly involving some providers in this sector. The allegations are part of the reports emerging from the Board of Healthcare Funders conference in Sun City in which the Ministry and Department of Health actively participated.
Tuberculosis :: National Jewish Discharges Andrew Speaker
National Jewish Medical and Research Center discharged patient Andrew Speaker at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 26, after the successful completion of his in-patient treatment for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis.
MRSA :: MRSA infections continue to fall, UK
UK Health Minister Ann Keen praised the hard work of NHS staff as the number of MRSA bloodstream infections showed a 6.4 per cent fall on the previous quarter – the third time the figure has fallen.
Healthcare :: Vast majority of patients satisfied with their GP’s opening hours
Proof that GP practices are open at times to suit the vast majority of patients (84%) comes with publication of results from the English Department of Health?s GP Patient Survey.
Healthcare :: BMA welcomes inquiry into medical training disaster
The House of Commons Health Select Committee has announced that it will hold an inquiry into the government?s Modernising Medical Careers programme (MMC) and the Medical Training Application Service (MTAS).
Diabetes :: GlaxoSmithKline statement in diabetes care study thiazolidinediones and heart failure
This is an analysis of existing data that has been previously published (online in Diabetes Care, 29 May 2007) and provides no new information on the risk of heart failure associated with the thiazolinediones (TZD) class.
Tuberculosis :: Trials underway for essential new TB vaccine
Clinical trials are underway with the first new vaccine against TB in over 80 years. If successful, the tests will have major implications for TB control and could lead to the development of a new vaccine ready to use within eight years.
Healthcare :: NIHSeniorHealth Offers Tips on How to Talk with Your Doctor
How do you talk about a sensitive subject with your doctor? What if you forget to ask an important question? What if you feel rushed during your visit? How can you get the most out of your visit with your health care provider?
Healthcare :: Flexible care options support independent living
Providing home support services to family members, through the Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) option or family care home services, is now more flexible, announced Health Minister George Abbott.