Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China reports three new H7N9 bird flu deaths
Three Chinese people have died of the H7N9 bird flu, the state news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday, adding to a spike in cases this year.
Feb 4, 2014
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Three H7N9 cases in same Chinese family, Xinhua reports
Three members of the same Chinese family have contracted H7N9 bird flu in the province worst-affected by the current spike in cases, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Jan 29, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China's human H7N9 bird flu cases pass 100 in January
The number of human cases of H7N9 bird flu in China this month has passed 100, according to an AFP tally, as the worst-hit province ordered live poultry markets in major cities to be closed.
Jan 28, 2014
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S. Korea culls ducks after suspected bird flu test
South Korea on Friday started culling thousands of poultry after a preliminary test indicated the first possible outbreak of bird flu since 2011, officials said.
Jan 17, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New H7N9 bird flu deaths reported in China
China has reported two new deaths from the H7N9 bird flu virus, state media said, as the disease returns following an outbreak last year.
Jan 14, 2014
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Health
Forced abortions highlight abuses in China policy
When her mind is clear, Gong Qifeng can recall how she begged for mercy. Several people pinned her head, arms, knees and ankles to a hospital bed before driving a syringe of labor-inducing drugs into her stomach.
Jan 10, 2014
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Health
Adult social care 'unfit for purpose' health experts warn
The adult social care system is "fundamentally broken" and "unfit for purpose" health experts warn today, amid calls for a radical shake-up for service provision.
Oct 11, 2013
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Health
Information sharing on violence saves millions in health, criminal justice and social costs
The sharing of anonymized information about violent incidents between emergency care departments and the police and local authorities, can save millions of pounds in health and social costs alone, suggests research published ...
Sep 18, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antibiotic reduction can be achieved through low cost information campaigns, find researchers
A local low-cost information campaign mainly targeted at citizens and involving doctors and pharmacists can significantly decrease total antibiotic prescribing, finds a paper published today in BMJ.
Sep 12, 2013
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Health
Study reveals extent of physical inactivity disparities in England
England is building up a large future health problem in the amount of individuals who are physically inactive according to new research published today [01 Aug]. The study, which examined data on over one million adults in ...
Aug 1, 2013
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