11.29.07

HIV spreading rapidly among African children: UNICEF

Posted in Health at 7:58 am by heaven

Johannesburg - The number of HIV-positive children in Africa continues to rise but fewer children are dying of AIDS as access to treatment has improved, the United Nations Children's Agency UNICEF was quoted as saying Thursday. An estimated 1.5 milli...

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TB kills two people every three hours in Nepal

Posted in Health at 7:47 am by heaven

Kathmandu, Nov 29 - As the world observed the 54th Anti-Tuberculosis Day vowing to eradicate the disease, Nepal was found to be one of the most acutely affected countries, where TB kills two people every three hours.

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Who Suffers More Pain?

Posted in Health at 6:41 am by heaven

According to a recent study non-Caucasian women suffering from metastatic breast cancer feel greater pain than white women do.

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Smith & Nephew confirms knee implant recall

Posted in Health at 6:15 am by heaven

LONDON - Smith & Nephew has confirmed that it is recalling 575 knee implants because of high iron content in them. The products in question include TC-PLUS, VKS and RT-PLUS ranges and some 275 patients have already been fitted with them.

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Indian drugs help Africa battle AIDS

Posted in Health at 5:14 am by heaven

Kampala, Nov 29 - A joint venture between India's Cipla and a local pharma company that has just opened in Uganda is all set to provide relief to millions in Africa suffering from HIV infection and AIDS.