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Over-the-counter eye drops raise concern over antibiotic resistance
The use of antibiotic eye drops for conjunctivitis has increased by almost half since they became available over the counter at U.K. pharmacies in 2005.
UN chief urges deal at Copenhagen
UN head Ban Ki-moon urges world leaders to "seal a deal" on climate change when they meet in Copenhagen next week.
Experts Say Swine Flu Mutations Do Not Warrant New Alarm
Scientists with the World Health Organization say that new instances of resistance to Tamiflu have been rare so far.
New tools for prediction of disease progression in acute childhood leukemia
Researchers have devised powerful new tools for typing cells from children with acute lymphatic leukemia and for prediction of how children with leukemia will respond to chemotherapy.
Research sheds light on workings of anti-cancer drug
The copper sequestering drug tetrathiomolybdate (TM) has been shown in studies to be effective in the treatment of Wilson disease, a disease caused by an overload of copper, and certain...
Overeating can set stage for obesity, researchers say
It doesn't seem like a fair fight. In one corner loomed the Thanksgiving table, groaning with poultry, pie and mashed potatoes.
Yukon doctor shortage easing: report
The Yukon has seen a big increase in the number of doctors practising in the territory in recent years, according to a national health report released Thursday.
Surgery for disorders promising but risky
NEW YORK, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Brain surgery to treat severe obsessive-compulsive disorders shows promise but remains highly experimental, U.S. neurosurgeons said.
Scientists lament Mexico's reduced science budget
With a lower science budget for 2010, Mexico will be ill-equipped for problems such as flu pandemics and natural disasters, warn scientists.
New orthopedic surgery table for Fredericton hospital
The New Brunswick government has spent more than $200,000 on a new operating table to bring relief to patients needing orthopedic surgery.
A costly diagnosis: Alzheimer's disease takes toll on memories, and money too
Alzheimer's disease takes a devastating emotional toll on families but it also is one of the most expensive conditions to treat because of its progressive nature, requiring increasing assistance with...
Eradicating polio in India
Workers in Lucknow spearhead a vaccination drive in an attempt to eradicate polio in India
Diabetes cases to double and costs to triple by 2034
In the next 25 years, the number of Americans living with diabetes will nearly double, increasing from 23.7 million in 2009 to 44.1 million in 2034. Over the same period,...
School closure could reduce swine flu transmission by 21 percent
A survey carried out in eight European countries has shown that closing schools in the event of an infectious disease pandemic could have a significant role in reducing illness transmission....
Time to coordinate science aid
Harmonising 'science for development' funding would make science aid more effective, benefiting both donors and recipients.
Trying to Explain a Drop in Infant Mortality
Mothers in Dane County, Wis., are the subject of study by researchers into the large racial gap in infant deaths.
Abortion in Health Plan Tests a Pennsylvania Senator
Senator Bob Casey, whose father is known for having fought abortion, is a pivotal if reluctant player in the debate on public financing of abortions in the health bill.
Brain Power: Surgery for Mental Ills Offers Hope and Risk
More than 500 people have undergone brain surgery for problems like depression, anxiety, Tourette’s syndrome, even obesity, most in studies.
Need for emergency airway surgery for hard-to-intubate patients reduced
Be prepared, that old Boy Scout motto, is being applied with great success to operating room patients whose anatomy may make it difficult for physicians to help them breathe during...
Marker of oxidative stress predicts heart disease outcomes
Researchers have identified a substance in the blood that may be useful in predicting an individual's risk for heart disease. The substance is cystine, an oxidized form of the amino...
CBC Moncton raises $245K to fight cancer
CBC Moncton's ninth annual Tree of Hope radiothon has surpassed its goal, raising a record $245,000 for cancer research and treatment.
P.E.I. outlines reorganization of health care
A new medical-care administration body will free up P.E.I.'s Department of Health to focus on policy and strategy, the Health Governance Advisory Council says.
N.L. fumbled lead test results release: mayor
The mayor of a central Newfoundland mining community is angry the results of a blood test done on people in his community - where dangerously high levels of lead were...
Going elsewhere for medical care
A growing number of Ontarians are heading south of the border for medical care.
Girl's progress after pioneering brain surgery gives hope to other parents
Lexi Haas is awakening into a world of new possibilities. Miracle by tiny miracle, she is making her body do what she wants -- instead of her body always controlling...
Physician-scientist proves stem cells heal lungs of newborn animals
(Edmonton, Alberta) Dr. Bernard Thébaud lives in two very different worlds. As a specialist in the Stollery Children's Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, he cares...
"Nazi Twins" a Myth: Mengele Not Behind Brazil Boom?
Nazi doctor Josef Mengele was likely behind the astonishing number of blonde twins in a remote Brazilian town, recent reports said. But a new study says it was just genetics...
First anti-seizure drug for newborns to be developed
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the UCL Institute for Child Health are developing the first anti-seizure drug specifically for newborn babies, with the aim of reducing brain damage.