Hepatitis C :: Hepatitis C lookbacks – HPA, UK
Health Protection Agency HPA, UK confirms that a review of patients’ case notes in hospitals across England and Scotland has been carried out.
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Disability :: Demand for disability services to increase
A new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) quantifies the level of demand for disability support services now and in the future, and shows that the number of people aged under 65 with a profound or severe limitation in basic daily activities is projected to increase to over 750,000 people by 2010.
Smoking :: Cancer Research UK launches online sponsored quitting for smokers
Smokers hoping to give up in time for England going smokefree in July now have an added motivation to quit for good. Cancer Research UK has launched a new online initiative encouraging people to raise sponsorship for the charity in support of their attempt to quit.
Cancer :: Aspirin use, but not NSAIDS, associated with reduced cancer risk
In a prospective study, aspirin use was associated with lower risk of cancer incidence and mortality, particularly among former and non-smokers.
Common Cold :: Amount of relief important to patients is less than provided by common cold remedies
People suffering from the common cold want an on-average 25 percent to 57 percent reduction in overall illness severity to justify the cost and risk of popular cold treatments finds this study.
Folic Acid :: Taking folic acid does not reduce risk of precancerous colon tumors
Taking folic acid supplements does not reduce the risk of developing precancerous tumors in the colon and may even increase the risk, a new study has found.
Skin Cancer :: Sun exposure early in life linked to specific skin cancer gene mutation
Early life sun exposure, from birth to 20 years old, may specifically increase the risk of melanomas with BRAF gene mutations. Skin cancers often contain different gene mutations, butjust how these mutations contribute to the cause of melanomas has been amystery.
Meningitis :: Improved meningitis vaccine for Africa could signal eventual end to deadly scourge
The Meningitis Vaccine Project (MVP) released new data on the performance of a meningitis vaccine in West African children, suggesting that the new vaccine?expected to sell initially for 40 US cents a dose?will be much more effective in protecting African children and their communities than any vaccine currently on the market in the region.
Bipolar Disorder :: Comorbidities common in bipolar disorder, may have genetic link
While the symptoms of bipolar disorder can be disabling on their own, most patients with the condition also are afflicted with a variety of other psychiatric, substance use and physical disorders.
Healthcare :: Geisinger launches healthcare book series
Danville, Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health System, a national innovator in healthcare, has launched a series of books that give clear, easy to understand explanations to critical health questions and conditions. The books are written by eight veteran clinicians and appear in a question and answer format.