Hospital and Medical News

November 28, 2016

Death toll rises in Australia 'thunderstorm asthma'
Sydney (AFP) Nov 27, 2016
The death toll from Australia's "thunderstorm asthma" episode has risen to six and three others are in critical condition, authorities said Sunday, as they assessed the fallout from the unprecedented event. Four victims - ranging from the ages of 18 to 35 - were last week linked to the unusual weather phenomenon, where a thunderstorm coincided with a high pollen count and sent more than 8,500 patients to hospital emergency departments. The rare event in Australia's southern state of Victoria t ... read more

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				Researchers discover new antibiotics by sifting through the human microbiome Most antibiotics in use today are based on natural molecules produced by bacteria - and given the rise of antibiotic resistance, there's an urgent need to find more of them. Yet coaxing bacteria to ... more		Rift Valley Fever epidemic kills at least 32 in Niger At least 32 people have died since late August in an epidemic of Rift Valley fever in the western Niger region of Tahoua, the country's health ministry said Thursday. ... more

HIV treatment soars, but young African women suffer: UN The number of HIV-infected people taking anti-retroviral medicine has doubled in just five years, the UN said Monday, while highlighting high infection rates among young African women. ... more		Biologists give bacteria thermostat controls A new helper in the fight against cancer and other diseases of the gut may be genetically altered bacteria that release medicines to tumors or the gut. Now, a new study performed using mice demonstr ... more		Germany seeks US guarantee before sending Patriots to Ukraine Space Force general to oversee U.S. 'Golden Dome' missile shield China says raised 'solemn representations' with EU over Russia sanctions		Tiny super magnets could be the future of drug delivery Microscopic crystals could soon be zipping drugs around your body, taking them to diseased organs. In the past, this was thought to be impossible - the crystals, which have special magnetic properti ... more
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Sensor material could enable more sensitive readings of biological signals

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Scientists discover mechanisms of shape-shifting sea cucumbers

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New Research Collaboration Explores Microbiome of the Space Station

UN mobilizes to stop super-bugs

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