Influenza :: WHO data confirms low level of resistance to Tamiflu
New data published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed a low frequency of resistance to Tamiflu (oseltamivir) over three influenza seasons (2003-2006).
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Polio :: India next only to Nigeria in polio cases
Rising polio cases continue to show the country in poor light as it stands only next to Nigeria in the number of cases reported across the world this year.
Physician :: Male athletes prefer female team physicians
Many studies in coaching literature have found that male athletes tend to prefer a male coach. Newly released research from the University of Alberta has indicated that male athletes actually prefer a female team physician to attend to their medical issues, including those related to sexual health.
Hay Fever :: Hay fever can send work productivity down the drain
Employers can blame hay fever for the loss of millions of hours of work productivity this spring. A new study of nearly 600 people with hay fever symptoms, including sneezing, watery eyes and runny and itchy noses, found that workers missed an hour of work per week during peak hay fever season.
Allergy :: Use caution when treating seasonal allergies
Allergy season is here, and over-the-counter allergy medications are flying off the shelves. But did you know that mixing certain allergy medications with other medicines can have hazardous effects on your health?
Hysteria :: Holding eye contact is critical when police confront hysterical citizens
Holding eye contact, or “gaze,” with hysterical citizens is one of the most effective methods police officers can use to calm them down, according to new research conducted by the University of New Hampshire that relies on footage of the FOX TV show “COPS.”
Flu :: Experimental flu vaccine appears promising in early tests
An influenza vaccine produced with the use of insect cells appeared safe and produced an immunogenic response in healthy adults, suggesting promise as an alternative to using embryonated eggs for the development of influenza vaccine, according to a preliminary study in the April 11 issue of JAMA.
Fitness :: Kent University gives cricket stars a fitness test
Kent County Cricket Club?s first team players were put to the test by University of Kent at Medway staff and students in a pre-season fitness session.
Diabetes :: Easter is a feast ? even for diabetics
Chocolate bunnies and candy eggs, roast lamb and gateaux on Sunday ? the Easter holidays are a feast of tempting delights. Can I join in or do I have to refrain from enjoying myself?
Guinea Worm :: Guinea worm disease – a debilitating disease
For countless generations, people have suffered from Guinea worm disease GWD. The disease was found in Egyptian mummies and is thought to be the “fiery serpent” often referred to in texts from pharaonic Egypt and Assyrian Mesopotamia.