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Companies criticised for tardy Pan recall
The federal parliamentary health secretary, Trish Worth, says she is angry it has taken so long for some companies to […]
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Update 74 – Global decline in cases and deaths continues
As of today, a cumulative total of 8403 probable cases with 775 deaths has been reported from 29 countries. This […]
Sars epidemic ‘has peaked’
China reported no new Sars cases for the second day running The Sars outbreak has peaked in countries around the […]
Company’s Vow to Donate Cancer Drug Falls Short
When Novartis, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, set out to give away a revolutionary cancer drug to people […]
U.S. Group Seeks Limits on Acrylamide in Foods
A consumer group on Wednesday petitioned the U.S. government to limit levels of a possible cancer-causing chemical in potato chips, […]
Nurses’ Night Shifts Linked with Colon Cancer
Sunshine may be good for you and nurses who work regular night shifts have a higher risk of colon cancer, […]
Influenza vaccine research
HAMISH ROBERTSON: Australian scientists believe they’re leading the way in the race to develop a new vaccine that could prevent […]
Australia trials new HIV hope
AUSTRALIAN volunteers will be the first in the world to receive a new HIV vaccine based on a “double whammy” […]
Increased potential for cure for people with aggressive blood cancer
Three-year follow up data from GELA study shows greatly improved long term survival for aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients treated...
Studies Offer Hope for Lung Cancer Treatment
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Treatment advances ranging from drugs to surgery are prolonging survival and improving quality of life for victims […]
Cholesterol Drugs May Protect Against Cancer: Study
CHICAGO (Reuters Health) – Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins that are known to reduce the risk of heart attack and other […]
Ontario Warns Against Breaking SARS Quarantines
TORONTO (Reuters) – Health officials in Ontario warned on Monday that people could face legal penalties if they violate SARS […]
U.S. Releases SARS Test but WHO Says Virus Tricky
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government said on Monday it was releasing an experimental test for SARS, just as the […]
Tattoos Source of Hepatitis Without Symptoms: Study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People who become infected with the hepatitis C virus when getting a tattoo may be […]
Update 71 – Status of diagnostic tests, training course in China
The development of commercial diagnostic tests for SARS has progressed more slowly than initially hoped. Part of the problem arises […]
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