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Cars that tell people where to go

A three-year Macquarie University research project has studied the differences in how humans and computers talk - by analysing how each give driving directions.

14 Sep 2004

Experts discuss antibiotic resistance, tuberculosis, malaria, vaccines, maternal mortality, childhood diseases and health sector reform

New challenges ahead and the unfinished agenda in public health in the Americas" will be the focus of joint efforts by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

14 Sep 2004

67 percent of older Americans report trouble sleeping

Sleep for people over 55 often involves waking up several times during the night, not being able to get back to sleep and waking up earlier than desired in the morning.

14 Sep 2004

Campaign to reduce high salt consumption in the UK

Every day at least 26 million people eat more than the recommended daily limit of 6g of salt. Men are eating the most with a daily average of 11.0g of salt while women consume an average of 8.1g a day

14 Sep 2004

California Chamber of Commerce lends support to stem cell research

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined with a broad and growing coalition of business groups, patient advocates and medical organizations in endorsing a "YES" vote on Proposition 71, the California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative, on the November 2004 statewide ballot.

14 Sep 2004

Human lives and livelihood will be cost of flaky software

Multiple human deaths may be required to force the adoption of higher standards in computer software development unless the international software engineering sector lifts its game according UTS IT expert Associate Professor John Leaney.

14 Sep 2004

AMA warns lawmakers about effects of what kids are watching

The American Medical Association (AMA) told a congressional field hearing today that the time is long past due for the entertainment industry to recognize its adverse contribution to the epidemic of violence in our society, and that it should exercise greater responsibility in its programming content.

14 Sep 2004

One in five veterans of the Korean War still affected by their experiences

At least one in five veterans of the Korean War continues to be adversely affected by their experiences, according to research recently presented to a nursing conference in Seoul, South Korea.

14 Sep 2004

Doctors believe increase in pensions age will deter people from joining the NHS

The BMA invited doctors to take part in an online survey to gather their views on retirement and the NHS pension to help inform its discussions with the NHS Confederation who are leading a review of the NHS pension scheme (England and Wales) on behalf of the Department of Health. Nearly 5000 doctors responded to the BMA's survey.

13 Sep 2004

Dentists should measure the blood pressure of every patient

University of Michigan dentistry student Sara Kellogg believes dentists could save lives simply by taking a few minutes to measure the blood pressure of every patient.

13 Sep 2004

Schering-Plough and Bayer form strategic alliance

Schering-Plough Corporation has announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Bayer designed to maximize the companies' pharmaceutical resources while maintaining each company's own strategic interests.

13 Sep 2004

Health problems among timber workers exposed to industry chemical PCP are to be investigated

The project, funded by the Ministry of Health, aims to ascertain whether timber workers exposed to the PCPs (pentachlorophenols) are dying earlier, getting cancers more often and suffering more chronic health problems, including fatigue, nausea and neuropsychological dysfunction.

13 Sep 2004

500 WTC recovery workers and volunteers have new and persistent respiratory problems

Nearly half of more than 1,000 screened rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who responded to the World Trade Center attacks have new and persistent respiratory problems

12 Sep 2004

Premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose at about five times the rate of inflation

Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums increased an average of 11.2% in 2004 -- less than last year’s 13.9% increase, but still the fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, according to the 2004 Annual Employer Health Benefits Survey released by the Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET).

12 Sep 2004

Caring colleagues tend to neglect their own careers

This is the conclusion of Dr Nikos Bozionelos of the Management School, University of Sheffield, who will reveal his findings into the relationship between disposition and career success today, Monday 13 September 2004, in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology.

10 Sep 2004

Spinal cord injury specialist says 60 percent of his patients are obese

As Americans face a growing epidemic of obesity, people with spinal cord injuries find themselves particularly vulnerable to the serious complications that come with carrying around extra pounds.

10 Sep 2004

Computer scientists developing nurturing computers

Imagine a day when your computer will be able to let you know if you need a break, alert you to take medication or even go to the doctor.

10 Sep 2004

Herbals, surgery and anesthesia don't always mix

The woman who swears by gingko biloba wonders why her mouth won't stop bleeding after wisdom tooth surgery. What she doesn't know is that the herbal remedy she takes religiously to enhance mental alertness also acts as a powerful blood thinner that inhibits clotting.

10 Sep 2004

Pan American Health Organization mobilizes staff to Caribbean for hurricane Ivan

The Pan American Health Organization is mobilizing eight experts to the Caribbean to help deal with Hurricane Ivan, the most powerful storm to hit the Caribbean in ten years.

10 Sep 2004

DEA approves retail alert network

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced its partnership with the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) for the implementation of the Retail Alert Network (RAN), an online information hub and analysis resource for crimes occurring in and around retail outlets and local communities.

10 Sep 2004