HIV :: 17 AIDS cases reported in Q3 – HK
In the third quarter, 96 people – 81 men and 15 women – tested HIV positive, bringing the cumulative number of infections to 3,100, the Centre for Health Protection says.
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HIV :: Number of People with HIV in Latin America and the Caribbean Rises to 2 Million
Almost two million people with HIV live in Latin America and the Caribbean today, and the number of new infections in 2006 rose to 167,000, 12,000 more than in 2004, according to the new AIDS Epidemic Update, an annual report on the latest developments in the epidemic released today by UNAIDS/WHO. By the end of 2006, the total number of people with the virus was estimated to reach 1,950,000, 210,000 more than in 2004, the report said.
Health Care :: More after-hospital Transition Care for WA seniors
A further 60 places for the Transition Care Program have been jointly announced by the Australian Government Minister for Ageing, Senator Santo Santoro, and the Western Australian State Minister for Health, Jim McGinty.
Health Care :: $153 million for Home and Community Care in WA
Thousands of older people and people with a disability in Western Australia are set to benefit from a $12 million boost in funding for Home and Community Care services in the state.
Heart Disease :: Use Folic Acid to Cut Heart Disease
The scientific evidence is strong enough to justify using folic acid as a cheap and simple way of reducing heart disease and strokes, say researchers in this week?s BMJ.
Heart Disease :: Study Explores Cause of Exercise Intolerance in Heart Failure Patients
A new study shows that blood flow to the legs is relatively normal in people with diastolic heart failure, suggesting other potential causes of their inability to do everyday activities, according to researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Heart Attack :: Act fast on chest pain – British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) today launches its Doubt Kills campaign, urging people to call 999 immediately if they experience chest pain. The campaign aims to help reduce death and disability from coronary heart disease, which remains the UK?s single biggest killer.
Arthritis :: Popular osteoporosis pills risedronate may also slow joint deterioration
People taking a widely used medication to strengthen fragile, aging bones may also be protecting their joints, according to a recent study led by Johns Hopkins rheumatologist Clifton Bingham, M.D.
Esophageal Cancer :: Combination Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Advanced Esophageal Cancer
Combining radiation and chemotherapy with Erbitux, a cancer-targeting agent that attacks specific receptors on the surface of tumor cells, is showing promising results in treating patients with advanced esophageal cancer.
Oral Cancer :: Eastman promotes the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mouth cancer
To mark the end of Mouth Cancer Awareness Week which started on Sunday 12th November the Mouth Cancer Foundation is holding a giant sponsored walk which will take place in London. Hundreds of walkers from across the country are already signed up to take part in the free 10k sponsored Mouth Cancer Walking event designed to raise awareness of Mouth Cancer.