| Push for scanner at Katherine Hospital The Katherine Hospital is spending $1.3 million a year on patients' travel expenses because the hospital does not have a CT scanner, a Royal Darwin Hospital doctor says. abc.net.au |
New mammogram study stirs debate for women in 40s By MARILYNN MARCHIONE 2010-09-29T22:29:19ZA new study from Sweden is stirring fresh debate over whether women in their 40s should get mammograms. It suggests that the breast cancer screening test can lower the risk of dying of the disease by 26 percent or more in this age group.... hosted.ap.org |
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 |
Fears GP retirement to trigger more doctor losses A central Queensland medical practice says the state will lose seven doctors and Mount Morgan will be left without a private GP if its principal doctor retires. abc.net.au |
New Trade Group’s Focus Will Be Marijuana Industry Flush with financial clout and with their eyes on pushing Congress to further loosen laws, medical marijuana industry leaders are forming a national trade association. feeds.nytimes.com |