| Gene therapy 'success' revealed Gene therapy has been used to correct an inherited blood disorder in what doctors say is a major step forward in treatment. bbc.co.uk |
Patel can't pay for manslaughter appeal An appeal by former Bundaberg-based surgeon Jayant Patel against his manslaughter and grievous bodily harm convictions has been delayed. abc.net.au |
Lead poisoning spikes in Nigeria, aid group says By 2010-10-06T14:43:58ZDAKAR, Senegal (AP) -- An international aid agency says 400 children have died from lead poisoning in northwestern Nigeria and contamination has spread to two more villages.... hosted.ap.org |
Doctor and Patient: The Doctor Is In (but Shouldn’t Be) A doctor’s decision to keep working while sick may violate the core medical principle of “First, do no harm.” feeds.nytimes.com |
Heart damage from cocaine use on the rise Doctors say an increasing number of people are being hospitalised with heart damage after using cocaine. abc.net.au |