Archive for December, 2007



New target for anti-malaria drugs

Saturday 15 December 2007 @ 11:12 pm

Targeting a key protein may help overcome the malaria parasite’s increasing resistance to existing drugs, UK researchers say.

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Stress and Congestive Heart Failure: A Deadly Combination Posted By : Kelly Church

Saturday 15 December 2007 @ 8:12 pm

Controlling stress is a vital part of managing congestive heart failure. Implementing tactics to remove or minimize stressful situations in your life will make symptoms easier to control and lead to a longer, happier life.

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‘Human-to-human’ bird flu fears

Friday 7 December 2007 @ 9:12 pm

The father of a Chinese man who died of bird flu has also been infected with the virus, raising fear of human-to-human transmission.

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Paediatrician defends his actions

Thursday 6 December 2007 @ 11:12 pm

Controversial paediatrician Dr David Southall has defended himself, saying the first priority of anyone in child protection had to be the child.

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NHS stroke plan ‘will save lives’

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 9:12 pm

The government says its 10-year stroke strategy for England will save thousands of lives by ensuring people get quicker access to care.

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