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Most foot and mouth victims to carry on farming, new study reveals
A new study published today, Monday April 8 2002, has surprisingly revealed that almost all of the farmers in the region worst affected by Britain`s devastating foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak do not intend to leave farming - despite suffering severe financial hardship and extreme emotional distress. Some of the farmers even plan to expand... view more... (2002-04-05)
Foot and Mouth deals £750 m blow to sports industries
The foot and mouth outbreak has brought to a sudden halt a decade of constant growth in UK consumer spending on sport, according to a new Sheffield Hallam University report. Consumer spending on sport in the UK was at a record £15.2 billion, or nearly 3% of total consumer spending in 2000 according to Sport Market Forecasts, published this... view more... (2001-04-09)
No benefit to "nil by mouth" after surgery
There is no benefit in keeping patients "nil by mouth" (a period of starvation) after gastrointestinal surgery, suggests a study in this week's BMJ. These findings should challenge doctors to consider starting early feeding in these patients. Eleven trials comparing enteral (tube) feeding within 24 hours after surgery with nil by mouth... view more... (2001-10-03)
Simple classification can help define and predict limb-threatening diabetic infections
Research groups from Texas, Chicago, Washington State and the Netherlands partnered to publish a landmark study validating the Infectious Disease Society of America's guidelines for the clinical classification of diabetic foot infections. view more (2007-01-31)
Turn that Frown Upside Down-Healthy Gums are Something to Smile About
A smile is one of the most universally recognizable facial expressions, helping to depict an individual's happiness, confidence, attractiveness, sociability and sincerity. view more (2008-04-01)
Diabetics with previous foot ulcers may be able to participate in walking program
More than 20 million Americans are living with diabetes, and that number is expected to increase by more than 5 million by 2010. view more (2009-01-14)
New study finds a positive association between periodontal disease and coronary heart disease
Researchers found an increased risk of coronary heart disease for people below the age of 60 who have more than four millimeters of alveolar bone loss (the bone that holds the teeth in the mouth) from periodontal disease. view more (2006-09-27)
'Meth mouth' can leave users toothless
Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive drug that can seriously damage oral health, destroying a person's smile and natural ability to chew, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). view more (2006-09-22)
Betaine relieves dry mouth symptoms
In the present study, betaine protected oral mucosa and skin against irritation caused by foaming substances in toothpastes, and relieved subjective symptoms of dry mouth. The feeling of dry mouth was eased after the use of betaine containing, detergent-free toothpaste in half of the subjects who had persistent subjective symptoms of dry mouth.... view more... (2003-09-03)
FMD future: vaccines or funeral pyres?
Millions of animals could be needlessly slaughtered and billions of dollars lost from economies, unless the world backs an international science team to develop new tools to fight foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). A group of world-leading researchers aims to develop a more effective FMD vaccine and better diagnostic tests that would enable livestock... view more... (2003-09-29)
Textured insoles could prevent common sporting ankle and foot injuries
Textured insoles in boots and sports shoes could prevent the all too common foot and ankle injuries that plague sport, suggests research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Conventional boots and sports shoes, with a smooth insole, mask vital sensory cues to the extremely sensitive soles of the feet. These relay information about pressure... view more... (2003-03-28)
Devolution has meant growing policy differences between Scotland, Wales and England
Significantly different approaches to key public policy issues have emerged in Scotland and Wales since devolution, as the new administrations in Edinburgh and Cardiff have rejected consumer choice and diversity in favour of professionalism and uniformity. view more (2005-03-17)
How dogs don't ape
A distinguishing feature of human intelligence is our ability to understand the goals and intentions of others. This ability develops gradually during infancy, and the extent to which it is present in other animals is an intriguing question. view more (2007-04-27)
Oral wounds heal slower in women, older adults, study finds
Wounds in the mouth heal more slowly in women and older adults, a new study at the University of Illinois at Chicago reveals. view more (2007-02-01)
IAH appoints new Head of Epidemiology
The Institute for Animal Health is pleased to announce that Dr Matthew Baylis has been appointed as Head of the Division of Epidemiology. Dr Baylis will take charge of a re-structured division responsible for experimental epidemiology and mathematical modelling of a number of infectious diseases across the Institute's three laboratories at... view more... (2003-03-03)
Continuous chest compression-CPR improved cardiac arrest survival in Arizona
The chance of surviving a cardiac arrest outside a hospital was found to be twice as high when bystanders performed continuous chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breathing than when bystanders performed standard CPR. view more (2009-11-16)
Singapore conclave suggests amputation prevention progress being made, worldwide
Last week, Singapore was the venue for a gathering of physicians, surgeons, industry personnel and policymakers from around South Asia for a series of workshops on amputation prevention. view more (2007-03-19)
Vaccine puts blood-sucking ticks off their food
Ticks spread a greater variety of diseases than any other blood-feeding creature, including mosquitoes. Now scientists are developing vaccines that prevent ticks from digesting the blood of their animal or human victim, according to research presented today (Monday 08 April 2002) at the spring meeting of the Society for General Microbiology at the... view more... (2002-04-02)
Study proves alcohol injections for common cause of foot pain highly successful
Sonographically-guided alcohol injections has a high success rate and is well tolerated by patients with Morton's neuroma, a common cause of foot pain. view more (2007-06-11)
Study: Chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth better for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
A study published March 17, 2007 in The Lancet, one of the world's foremost medical journals, finds that the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest outside a hospital setting are almost twice as high if bystanders perform chest-compression-only resuscitation instead of traditional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with mouth-to-mouth breathing. view more (2007-03-16)
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