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.
Medical
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).
Smoking :: New smoke-free law a victory for Illinois
“The American Medical Association applauds Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich for signing into law a new state-wide smoking ban ? the strongest clean indoor air law in the country”, stated by Ronald M. Davis, MD, President, American Medical Association.
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.
Bird Flu :: Avian influenza – situation in Egypt – update
The Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt has announced a new human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection.
Respiratory :: Steroid medications not effective in treating lower respiratory infections in children
The use of steroid medication to treat bronchiolitis ? a common viral lower respiratory infection in infants ? does not prevent hospitalization or improve their respiratory symptoms, according to a study published in the July 26 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.
HIV :: Sex, drugs and HIV
The rise in the number of Australian HIV cases in the past seven years is likely to be related to risky sexual behaviour in men having sex with men, according to work co-authored by UNSW researchers.
Obesity :: University unveils centre for institute of obesity, nutrition, exercise and public health
The University of Sydney today announced the formation of a new high level research centre which will tackle the obesity epidemic with an unprecedented expert collaborative group based in Sydney.
Bird Flu :: Manipur CM reviews steps being taken to control bird flu, India
Control and containment measures were initiated after confirmation of Avian Influenza by the Government of India.
HIV :: Government Of Jamaica And World Bank Plan New HIV AIDS Initiative
The World Bank today announced it will work with Jamaican authorities to prepare a Second HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Project based on the current program?s successful performance and ratings.