Amoeba blamed in 2 more organ transplant deaths
By 2010-09-16T16:04:58ZATLANTA (AP) -- U.S. health officials say two Arizona organ transplant recipients died of an infection from a microscopic parasite they got from their organ donor.... hosted.ap.org |
Texas Pharmacies Sue CVS Caremark
A group of Texas drugstores has filed a lawsuit, alleging violations of privacy and anti-racketeering laws against the CVS Caremark nationwide chain. feeds.nytimes.com |
Intensive care 'disaster' warning
The relatively low number of intensive care beds in UK hospitals compared with Europe leaves it poorly prepared for major disasters, it is claimed. bbc.co.uk |
U.S. Will Enforce Marijuana Laws, State Vote Aside
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. is the latest establishment figure to line up against a marijuana legalization initiative. feeds.nytimes.com |
Patients 'don't use NHS data to choose treatment'
Patients don't consult the reams of data the NHS publishes before choosing where to be treated, the former deputy chief medical officer at the Department of Health has said. telegraph.co.uk |