London, Sept 25: UK’s National Health Services scientists have revealed that available influenza jabs have not done enough to prevent flu among the elderly.
In an article published in the October issue of The Lancet Infectious Diseases, they describe how sources of bias in other, non-randomized studies have exaggerated the flu vaccine’s value in preventing flu deaths among those over 70.
The authors also say that a less-than-ideal flu vaccine is beneficial than no vaccine at all.
Washington, Sept 25: A new study has revealed that six months of acupuncture is more effective than conventional therapy for treating chronic low back pain.
The study conducted by researchers at the University of Regensburg found that both sham acupuncture and traditional Chinese verum acupuncture, seem effective in treating chronic pain.
“Low back pain is a common, impairing and disabling condition, often long-term, with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 70 percent to 85 percent,” the authors wrote.
Tampa: A student at University of South Florida (USF) has died after getting infected with bacterial meningitis.
Rachel Futterman, 19-year-old, fell ill on Friday and was admitted into a hospital on the next day, where she was placed on life-support system and later passed away.
Next time you go to the hospital for a routine check up, you may get examined for HIV too. Private hospitals have started out examining all patients for HIV/AIDS, without seeking their permission or providing them guidance.
Medical specialists have named it a ‘violation of one’s fundamental rights’. Private hospitals have made the examinations mandatory, as they declared it defends their healthcare suppliers from catching such diseases.
