There are over 200 million cases of malaria each year and, according to the World Health Organisation, in 2009 malaria was responsible for 781,000 deaths worldwide. Malaria is spread by mosquitoes which…
Scientists decode DNA of parasitic worm that causes trichinosis
Scientists have decoded the DNA of the parasitic worm that causes trichinosis, a disease linked to eating raw or undercooked pork or carnivorous wild game animals, such as bear and walrus. After…
New diagnostic tool to detect patients with active TB disease
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most pressing public health priorities for the 21st century, with over one third of the world population infected. Active TB disease is a major issue both…
New research suggests prevention of unwanted births may decline fertility rates
While many researchers generally credit the desire for smaller families for the decline in fertility rates in developing, low-income countries, new research suggests that prevention of unwanted births may actually be a…
Amphetamines appear to increase risk of developing Parkinson’s disease
New research shows people who have used amphetamines such as benzedrine and dexedrine appear to be at an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study released today that will…
Breakfast key to good health
London: Good breakfast is the key to a healthy lifestyle determining the quality of your whole day’s nutrition, according to research. And the best way to start the morning is with a…
Stem cells help women regrow breasts
London: A new technique, which uses stem cells, could help women regrow their breasts after cancer surgery. Experts in the UK and Melbourne University in Australia say that the new breasts look…
Breastfeeding not always best for mums
Wellington: A new study has revealed that many new mothers are under so much pressure to breastfeed, they have been psychologically distressed by their experiences. The women, who all gave birth in…
New study shows low doses of aspirin can significantly reduce risk of cancers
Data from the 1970sA new study by scientists from Oxford, Edinburgh, London and Japan shows that at low doses, aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of a range of cancers. Professor Peter…
Covidien Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance Of New LigaSure™ Instrument
Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the LigaSure™ Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider surgical instrument. The…
BARDA Supports Next Steps For A New Antiviral Drug For Smallpox
A $24.8 million federal contract will support development a new antiviral drug to treat smallpox. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’…
Trauma management conference on Monday
A four-day medical conference on trauma management begins in Al Ain today, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge concerning trauma management and critical care, as well as strategies…
European Medicines Agency Reviews Further Data On Narcolepsy And Possible Association With Pandemrix
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has reviewed further data from Finland on the suspected link between narcolepsy in children and adolescents and Pandemrix. The Committee…
Next-Generation Endoscopic Ultrasound Histology Needle From Cook Medical May Advance Diagnosis Of GI Disorders
A new histology needle for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) from Cook Medical is now on the market, giving physicians the ability to retrieve tissue samples from hard-to-reach regions within or adjacent to the…
Call to fund regular cancer screens
UP TO 500 lives would be saved every year if Australia introduced a biennial bowel cancer screening program for 50 to 74-year-olds, a study has found. Australia’s existing program offers screening for…