“The latest bird flu virus that killed a 39-year-old bus driver in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen over the weekend is not yet transmissible between humans, Chinese health authorities said.” Continue reading Bird flu virus doesn’t jump between humans: China
Category: Medicine, Drugs & Devices
Report: ‘Fuel additive’ used in French breast implants
If true, the additives are likely on important with respect to rupturing, not breast cancer. Continue reading Report: ‘Fuel additive’ used in French breast implants
Avastin fails for ovarian cancer, too
Avastin seems to slightly slow tumor growth slightly, but fails to extend survival. Continue reading Avastin fails for ovarian cancer, too
France walks breast implant scare back
And just how would breast implants cause breast cancer anyway? Continue reading France walks breast implant scare back
France may order 30,000 women to remove breast implants
Boobs — the French government, that is. Continue reading France may order 30,000 women to remove breast implants
Vaccine fearmongerers succeed — more measles in Europe
How do we vaccinate ourselves from fearmongering? Continue reading Vaccine fearmongerers succeed — more measles in Europe
Anti-vaccine insanity: ‘Pox Parties’
“A movement that health experts call “an incredibly bad idea.” Continue reading Anti-vaccine insanity: ‘Pox Parties’
Wastewater treatment fosters antibiotic resistance?
Antibiotic resistance hysteria hits water treatment. Continue reading Wastewater treatment fosters antibiotic resistance?
Senate Dems vote for inhaler ban
Primatene Mist users have good reason today to curse Senate Democrats — as well as Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. Continue reading Senate Dems vote for inhaler ban
Aspirin proven to prevent colon cancer?
Not quite yet. Continue reading Aspirin proven to prevent colon cancer?
Prostate cancer screening: Vote on routine PSA testing
The New England Journal of Medicine wants your views on the PSA testing controversy. Continue reading Prostate cancer screening: Vote on routine PSA testing
HPV recommended for boys
It’s unfortunate that a “government medical panel” is associated with this recommendation. Continue reading HPV recommended for boys