Aging :: Indian scientists participate in global study of ageing
As an extension of World Health Survey (WHS), India has started its Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) and biomarker measurements are being used for the first time.
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Tennis Elbow :: Tennis elbow procedure demonstrates long-term success
Arthroscopic treatment of tennis elbow has shown to be successful at long-term follow-up, according to new research released today at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center.
Arthritis :: Women and arthritis sufferers have poorer short-term recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery
The factors associated with poor short-term recovery from knee surgery appear to be different than those found to mar long-term outcome from the same surgery, according to new research released today at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center.
E Coli :: Toronto Public Health investigating E. coli outbreak from July 1st picnic
Toronto Public Health is investigating an outbreak of E.coli 0157 among individuals who attended a picnic in Scarborough’s Morningside Park on July 1. Several hundred people attended the event, which was a reunion for the Punqudutivu Students Association of Sri Lanka.
Pregnancy :: Battle against female foeticide has to be fought in the minds of people, Dr. Ramadoss
Speaking at a function on ?Against Female Foeticide? organized by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) in New Delhi, the Indian Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss said a long-term solution to the problem of female foeticide lies in creating the right socio-economic environment, where sons and daughters are equally valued.
Infant :: Rochester Now Offers Gene Test to Detect Deadly Childhood Disease
Rochester has become one of only a handful of communities around the world to offer a genetic test to detect Batten disease, a deadly inherited disorder.
Salmonella :: Certain sesame seeds sold at specific retail outlets may contain salmonella bacteria
The public warning issued on June 28, 2007 has been expanded to include additional products and distribution information.
Nursing :: British Columbia releases RFP for aboriginal nursing
To recruit Aboriginal youths into nursing programs and increase the number of nurses in Aboriginal communities in British Columbia, government has issued a request for proposals to Aboriginal organizations, post-secondary institutions and nursing groups for funding totalling $500,000, announced Health Minister George Abbott.
Healthcare :: ValleyCare and UCSF work to enhance health services in tri-valley region
ValleyCare Health System and UCSF have signed a letter of intent to enhance health care services for women and children in the Tri-Valley region of the East Bay.
Diabetes :: Selenium supplements may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes
Selenium, an antioxidant included in multivitamin tablets thought to have a possible protective effect against the development of type 2 diabetes, may actually increase the risk of developing the disease, an analysis by researchers at the University at Buffalo has shown.