Medical
Flu-HIV drug mixture helps treat coronavirus, Thai doctors say
A bit of good news to brighten up the latest news reports on the Wuhan coronavirus is that a combination of flu- and HIV-drugs is showing promising results in curbing the virus. In Beijing, CNN reports that patients positive for the Wuhan coronavirus are also being given anti-HIV and AIDS drugs as part of their treatment, although the efficiency of these drugs is still unclear. [Full Article...]
World Health Organization forecasts 81% cancer rise in poorer countries
The report , timed to coincide with World Cancer Day, said an investment of $25 billion (23 billion euros) over the next decade could save seven million lives from cancer. And these are successfully keeping many people alive who otherwise would have died. Together, these account for 49 per cent of all new cancer cases. Across the board, tobacco use (63 per cent), exposure to harmful UV rays... [Full Article...]
Canadians returning from coronavirus epicentre to be quarantined at CFB Trenton
Once the Canadians are brought home from the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak, one expert believes the quarantine period will be more than adequate. Vance assured Trenton, Ont. residents that "while we host our fellow citizens, as they are undergoing medical observation and evaluation, there is no risk to you and your families". [Full Article...]
Candidates Give Victory Speeches in Iowa As Results Are Delayed
Iowa Democratic Party communications director Mandy McClure released a statement trying to explain the delay. "This is simply a reporting issue", he said , denying there was "a hack or an intrusion" - as Republicans including Donald Trump Jr rushed to suggest either incompetence or foul play by the Democratic leadership. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: New York City Eyes First Suspected Case, Officials Say
Apparently three people are now being tested for the virus according to ABC 7 and the Department of Health including one patient who is already hospitalized in Queens. Officials stated in a Twitter thread the individual had recently flew from China and had signs like a fever, cough, and shortness of breath. So far, 304 coronavirus patients have died in China, and almost 14,400 cases have bee... [Full Article...]
DE resident tests negative for Novel Coronavirus - 47abc
While there have been 11 confirmed cases in the United States, there are no confirmed cases in the Keystone State now. During the 2017-2018 flu season, CDC counted an estimated 95,000 American flu deaths, the highest number in more than 40 years. [Full Article...]
USA confirms its 8th case of coronavirus
All except one patient have travel history to Wuhan, China, the outbreak's epicenter, Nancy Messonnier, the US health body's respiratory disease director, told reporters on a conference call. Marc Siegel. No deaths have been reported in the USA and the large majority of cases still remain in China. The People's Daily , China's largest daily newspaper and an official organ of the ruling commun... [Full Article...]
Results of review of Alberta Health Services to be revealed today
The report "provides clear evidence for overdue reforms and opportunities where our system can do better in terms of patient services, in terms of outcome, in terms of value of money", Shandro said. He adds that the government should maximize the transfer of laboratory services. "All recommendations in the report are being fully considered", reads a release from AHS, but there are two exceptions... [Full Article...]