Topic: General Health

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Brazil to break Aids drug patent

Posted by Admin on Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 10:19 AM

	Brazil's president has authorised the country to bypass the patent on an Aids drug manufactured by Merck, a US pharmaceutical giant. Read full article: 'Brazil to break Aids drug patent'

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Articles: Report Paints Mixed Picture of German Drug and Alcohol Use

Posted by Admin on Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 10:06 AM

	Germany's annual report on drugs and addiction was released this week showing a overall decrease in drug-related deaths, but alarming data on prescription drug addiction and youth drinking. Read full article: 'Report Paints Mixed Picture of German Drug and Alcohol Use'

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Articles: UK sperm donor numbers increase

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 10:45 AM

	The number of men registering as sperm donors has risen by 6% in the year following the law removing donor anonymity, latest figures show. Read full article: 'UK sperm donor numbers increase'

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Articles: Heart disease genetic link found

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 10:44 AM

	Two teams of scientists have identified a genetic flaw which increases the risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Read full article: 'Heart disease genetic link found'

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Articles: Over-the-counter drug use concern

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 10:42 AM

	The dangers of becoming addicted to over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are going unrecognised, doctors warn. Read full article: 'Over-the-counter drug use concern'

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Articles: Irish teen in court abortion plea

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 10:39 AM

	A 17-year-old pregnant Irish girl is appearing in the High Court in Dublin to press for the right to travel to Britain for an abortion. Read full article: 'Irish teen in court abortion plea'

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Half of Adults With Anxiety Disorders Had Psychiatric Diagnoses in Youth

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 09:47 AM

About half of adults with an anxiety disorder had symptoms of some type of psychiatric illness by age 15, a NIMH-funded study shows. Researchers also found that some of the specific illnesses detected in youth were clues as to what kinds of anxiety disorders — there are several — the youth would have as adults. The results underscore the importance of early diagnosis and prevention of anxiety disorders, and suggest that different anxiety disorders may have different roots.

Read full article: 'Half of Adults With Anxiety Disorders Had Psychiatric Diagnoses in Youth'

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Infection-Fighting Cancer Treatment Could Boost Leukemia Risk

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 09:44 AM

	Compounds called growth factors, given to help cancer patients better tolerate chemotherapy and reduce infection, may actually boost their risk for leukemia or a bone marrow disorder later on, new research suggests. Read full article: 'Infection-Fighting Cancer Treatment Could Boost Leukemia Risk'

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Patients who get ICDs for prevention have less driving restrictions

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 09:42 AM

American Heart Association/Heart Rhythm Society scientific statement

Read full article: 'Patients who get ICDs for prevention have less driving restrictions'

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State actions increase clot buster treatment to stroke patients

Posted by Admin on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 09:12 AM

	Measures in Read full article: 'State actions increase clot buster treatment to stroke patients'

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Topic: General Health

Germany's annual report o­n drugs and addiction was released this week showing a overall decrease in drug-related deaths, but alarming data o­n prescription drug addiction and youth drinking.

Germany's annual report on drugs and addiction was released this week showing a overall decrease in drug-related deaths, but alarming data on prescription drug addiction and youth drinking.