Pneumococcal disease: More cases but fewer deaths
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Pneumococcal disease: More cases but fewer deaths
(University of Gothenburg) The vaccine given to children to immunize against serious pneumococcal disease does not offer full protection, reveals research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, finding that the number of cases diagnosed has tripled over the past 50 years.
New global strategy to reduce measles deaths and congenital rubella syndrome
Today, the partners leading efforts to control measles announce a new global strategy aimed at reducing measles deaths and congenital rubella syndrome to zero.
The skills of VA nurses under examination after patient deaths
Earlier this month, a broader review by the VA inspector general of 29 VA facilities found only half had adequately documented that their nurses had the needed skills. ... The April 20 IG report also noted that previous inspections had found nurse competency issues in "dialysis, mental health, long-term care, ...
Peru probes mystery pelican deaths
A team of ornithologists were investigating the mysterious death of nearly 600 sea birds found on the beaches of northern Peru, government officials said.
Uncomfortably high rates of maternal deaths during childbirth raise concerns: Study
According to latest figures more than a 100 mothers have died in childbirth in London in the last five years. This is twice the rate in the rest of the country. There were 11 deaths in 2005-6, compared with 29 in 2010-11. Births in London have soared by 27 per ...
MDGHA, CHAI and Mylan partner to fight childhood deaths caused by diarrhea
Mylan Laboratories Limited, the Indian subsidiary of Mylan Inc., today announced that it has entered into a partnership with the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals Health Alliance (MDGHA) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) to fight childhood deaths caused by diarrhea.
Lack of awareness, cultural beliefs, transport challenges leading to high number of maternal deaths in Ethiopia, officials say
"A lack of awareness of the importance of skilled hospital deliveries in Ethiopia, cultural beliefs, and transport challenges in rural areas are causing a high number of deaths during childbirth," officials say, according to IRIN.
Worldwide Measles Deaths Drops 74% In Ten Years
According to a study in The Lancet , WHO members made it their goal to reduce measle mortality rates by 90% before 2010. However, the authors, from Penn State University, demonstrate that measles mortality has fallen only 74%. The study, by Dr Peter Strebel from the Department of ...
MSU report: Rate of workplace deaths in Michigan remained steady in 2011
The rate of workplace deaths in Michigan remained steady in 2011, as 141 workers died on the job compared with 145 in 2010, according to an annual report from Michigan State University.
On-the-job deaths steady in Michigan; Number of burn injuries underreported
EAST LANSING, Mich. The rate of workplace deaths in Michigan remained steady in 2011, as 141 workers died on the job compared with 145 in 2010, according to an annual report from Michigan State University. The construction industry had the most deaths at 24, while the ...
Measles Deaths Falling Worldwide
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News) -- Deaths from measles fell 74 percent worldwide between 2000 and 2010, but progress is still short of the World Health Organization's target, health officials reported Monday. "This is one of the ...