Archive for August, 2007
Bacteria ‘do not cut short life’
A bacteria-free existence is unlikely to extend life expectancy, scientists suggest.
Sacked S Africa minister hits out
South Africa's former deputy health minister says she was sacked for doing her job after criticising hospital conditions.
GMC inquiry into foreign doctors
The General Medical Council to investigate why it is more likely to discipline foreign-trained doctors.
Sickness spreads in S Asia floods
Thousands fall sick as flood waters that have affected 28 million people recede across South Asia.
MRI scan ‘beats’ mammogram
MRI scans are far better at detecting aggressive early breast cancers than standard mammograms, a study finds.