Bird Flu :: Avian influenza ? situation in China – update
The Ministry of Health in China has reported a new fatal case of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The case has been confirmed by the national laboratory.
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Bird Flu :: Avian influenza – situation in Egypt – update
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population has announced two new human cases of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection.
Rift Valley Fever :: Tanzania Rift Valley Fever update
Reported outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) among animals began on 18_January 2007 with the first human case reported at the beginning of February 2007 in Arusha region.
Memory :: New research shows why too much memory may be a bad thing
New research from Columbia University Medical Center may explain why people who are able to easily and accurately recall historical dates or long-ago events, may have a harder time with word recall or remembering the day?s current events.
Strain :: Physical activity associated with lower risk of work-related repetitive strain injury
Health benefits associated with physical activity during leisure time are widely recognized, but it is not known if leisure-time physical activity decreases the risk of work-related repetitive strain injury (RSI).
Medicine :: Setting sights on the drugs of the future
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have joined forces with one of the world?s leading pharmaceutical companies, AstraZeneca, to single out potential medicines of the future.
Prostate Cancer :: 2 Rutgers College of Nursing professors study patients with prostate cancer
Two Rutgers College of Nursing faculty members are conducting a study to develop and test a targeted intervention to reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients undergoing prostate cancer treatment.
Psychiatry :: New Lieber Psychiatric Care Clinic to Open on Manhattan’s East Side
The newly-launched Lieber Clinic for Comprehensive Care, operating out of Columbia’s East 60th Street location, will provide the newest methods of diagnostics and therapeutics in the context of comprehensive care for patients suffering from schizophrenia and their families.
Pregnancy :: Maternal beef diet could impact sperm counts
A mother?s high beef consumption while pregnant was associated with lower sperm counts in her son, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Rochester.
Hearing Loss :: Nutrients might prevent hearing loss
Soldiers exposed to the deafening din of battle have little defense against hearing loss, and are often reluctant to wear protective gear like ear plugs that could make them less able to react to danger. But what if a nutritious daily “candy bar” could prevent much of that potential damage to their hearing?