Influenza :: 2007 influenza season, Australia
Australia is experiencing a worse than normal influenza season in 2007, with increased numbers of cases being reported across several states and territories.
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Smoking :: Smoking may strongly increase long-term risk of eye disease
Current and past smokers appear to have a higher risk of developing late age-related macular degeneration than those who have never smoked, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Healthcare :: Patient-centered approach can backfire
Today’s doctors are trained to take a more “patient-centered” approach toward healthcare. That means educating patients about their conditions, encouraging questions and collaboration, discussing how the condition affects the patient emotionally, and involving patients in treatment decisions.
Healthcare :: Patients to benefit through health innovation funding
The Province has allocated the $100-million Health Innovation Fund to British Columbia?s six health authorities, announced Health Minister George Abbott today.
Migraine :: Women with migraines and visual symptoms may have higher stroke risk
Women who have migraine headaches with visual symptoms (or aura) may be at increased risk for stroke compared to women who do not have migraines, researchers reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. The risk association between stroke and migraines also increases when other factors are added, such as recent onset of these headaches, smoking and oral contraceptive use.
Relationship :: Study shows what makes college buddies lifelong friends
College students who want to be rich with lifelong friends need to invest time and seek out opportunities to develop their interests now, says a Purdue University communication expert.
Health Insurance :: US to insure health insurance to 13.3M uninsured young adults
Since 2003, 16 states have enacted legislation requiring insurance companies to provide health insurance coverage to dependent young adults on their parents? health plans beyond age 18 or 19, according to a new report from The Commonwealth Fund. While Utah has had such a law since 1994, recent legislative activity reflects states? rising concern about the steady loss of coverage among young adults under the age of 30.
Stroke :: Promote stroke awareness in Hispanic Community
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announced the launch of a new community education program, which broadens the Institute?s national stroke education campaign Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time. to promote stroke awareness among Hispanics in the United States.
Foot and Mouth Disease :: CVO update on latest situation on FMD outbreak
Chief Veterinary Officer Debby Reynolds today set out latest progress on tackling the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Surrey.
Mental Health :: Eleven more areas set to benefit from talking therapy projects, UK
New Mental Health Minister Ivan Lewis in his first major announcement, signalled the Government’s commitment to lead a radical change in the way mental health services are delivered. He today gave the go-ahead for eleven new projects which will allow people with anxiety and depression better access to psychological therapies.