Scientists devise speedy test for TB
Scientists in Britain say they have devised a new ultra-sensitive test which can diagnose the presence of the tuberculosis bacterium in one hour. abc.net.au |
Antipsychotic drugs clot 'link'
Antipsychotic drugs taken by many thousands in the UK increase the risk of dangerous blood clots, scientists believe. bbc.co.uk |
Troops to get more stress support
Measures to help soldiers who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan deal with post-traumatic stress are announced. bbc.co.uk |
South Africa to test all HIV patients for TB
By JENNY GROSS 2010-10-13T13:57:18ZJOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Health officials in South Africa said Wednesday they recommend screening all HIV patients for tuberculosis and want automatic TB tests for HIV patients to become normal procedure within five years.... hosted.ap.org |
Fears over health budget promises
Questions are being asked about the high-profile promises being made over health and social care spending. bbc.co.uk |