http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Tue, 15 May 2007 02:05:15 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Seven_billion_world_population_in_six_years_from_n_3531_3531.shtml World News With an average of 4.4 people added to the population every second, the world will be home to seven billion people six years from now. The world population, which now stands at 6.5 billion, will touch the seven billion mark on Oct 18, 2012, at 4:36 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, reported the science portal Live Science. Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:01:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Seven_billion_world_population_in_six_years_from_n_3531_3531.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Da_Vinci_Code_Author_Sued_for_Plagiarising_3530_3530.shtml World News Bestselling author Dan Brown, famous for his thriller "The Da Vinci Code", is facing a multimillion-pound trial, reports said Sunday. Brown is charged with plagiarising the basic elements of his religious thriller from the 24-year-old specialist title "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh. Sun, 26 Feb 2006 16:54:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Da_Vinci_Code_Author_Sued_for_Plagiarising_3530_3530.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Sharon_s_condition_unlikely_to_improve_say_doctors_3365_3365.shtml World News There has been no improvement in the condition of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and is unlikely to regain consciousness, doctors not connected with his treatment said Monday. Tue, 07 Feb 2006 02:53:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Sharon_s_condition_unlikely_to_improve_say_doctors_3365_3365.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Stranded_whale_rescued_from_Thames_3213_3213.shtml World News A deep-sea whale stranded in London's river Thames for over a day died on its way back to the open sea Saturday following a dramatic rescue operation and suffering multiple convulsions later on. Sun, 22 Jan 2006 00:31:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Stranded_whale_rescued_from_Thames_3213_3213.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/India_all_set_to_become_planet_s_knowledge_hub_3187_3187.shtml World News With the fourth largest reservoir of scientific manpower in the world and numerous institutions engaged in frontier areas of research and development (R&D), India is emerging as the preferred hub for knowledge-based industries. Its skills in the knowledge economy are not restricted to information and communication technology alone but spans agriculture, defence, novel drug discovery, biotech, nano-technology, missile technology and space. India's efforts to become a superpower in knowledge economy are spearheaded at the highest level by President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who is a noted scientist himself, and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an Oxford and Cambridge-educated economist. Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:28:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/India_all_set_to_become_planet_s_knowledge_hub_3187_3187.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Safe_water_saves_lives_A_call_for_urgent_action_2659_2659.shtml World News The lack of safe drinking water has become a major health risk for the earthquake affected population. WHO is appealing to the international community for urgent provision of Safe Drinking Water. Hundreds of thousands of litres are needed for people’s survival, to reduce the risk of outbreaks, and for hygiene in health facilities where people who are already seriously injured are at risk of fatal infections and waterborne disease. Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:11:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Safe_water_saves_lives_A_call_for_urgent_action_2659_2659.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Katrina_TV_coverage_will_have_psychological_effect_2362_2362.shtml World News The devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina have been felt across the country during the past weeks. Thousands of children are survivors of Katrina, while millions of others around the country have observed horrific sights via media coverage. Although they were not directly involved with the tragedy, repeated television viewing of the disaster puts these children at high risk for developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Sat, 10 Sep 2005 23:26:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Katrina_TV_coverage_will_have_psychological_effect_2362_2362.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/London_Hospitals_Put_on_Major_Incident_Alert_after_1821_1821.shtml World News Scotland Yard has confirmed there have been six incidents involving tube trains and buses in central London, but said the cause is not known. The London Underground system is closed and some bus routes are temporarily suspended. The Home Secretary has advised people not to make unnecessary journeys in central London and the Metropolitan Police's advice is to avoid all public transport. Hospitals across London and some hospitals in neighbouring counties have been put on a major incident alert. Department of Health is monitoring the situation. Thu, 07 Jul 2005 18:33:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/London_Hospitals_Put_on_Major_Incident_Alert_after_1821_1821.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Call_for_World_Leaders_to_Redouble_Efforts_to_Prev_1632_1632.shtml World News Researchers and international leaders at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS today called on governments around the world to complement their existing efforts with a focus on developing new technologies, such as microbicides and vaccines, to prevent the spread of HIV. Both AIDS vaccines and microbicides could help to end the epidemic and increase the power of women to protect themselves from HIV infection. Fri, 03 Jun 2005 17:18:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Call_for_World_Leaders_to_Redouble_Efforts_to_Prev_1632_1632.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/H2N2_Destruction_completed_in_most_Countries_1184_1184.shtml World News As of 18 April, all countries and areas listed below confirmed to WHO that they had destroyed the proficiency panels containing H2N2 virus. The destruction of H2N2 virus panels is ongoing in the United States, and is expected to be completed shortly. Wed, 20 Apr 2005 19:54:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/H2N2_Destruction_completed_in_most_Countries_1184_1184.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Court_Rules_in_Favor_of_Nutraceutical_1132_1132.shtml World News Nutraceutical International Corporation (NASDAQ: NUTR) today announced an important court decision that it believes will benefit its retail customers and the public. Fri, 15 Apr 2005 16:59:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Court_Rules_in_Favor_of_Nutraceutical_1132_1132.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Meridian_Bioscience_Comments_on_Influenza_Samples_1128_1128.shtml World News Commenting on the recent reports in the general press regarding the recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO) that testing laboratories destroy proficiency samples containing influenza A virus, the Company noted it produces such samples for the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Fri, 15 Apr 2005 16:17:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Meridian_Bioscience_Comments_on_Influenza_Samples_1128_1128.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Italian_Red_Cross_provides_emergency_help_to_thous_1032_1032.shtml World News In Rome, 2,500 Italian Red Cross volunteers are currently providing emergency assistance to more than 1,000 people daily, exhausted by the hours of waiting to pay homage to Pope John Paul II, who passed away on Saturday 2 April. Fri, 08 Apr 2005 03:52:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Italian_Red_Cross_provides_emergency_help_to_thous_1032_1032.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Maternal_and_Child_Health_can_only_be_boosted_thro_1033_1033.shtml World News As the international community marks World Health Day by focusing attention on the difficulties faced by mothers and children, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is stressing the need to actively engage with communities and civil society to improve the health of vulnerable women and children around the world. Fri, 08 Apr 2005 03:52:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Maternal_and_Child_Health_can_only_be_boosted_thro_1033_1033.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Morocco_Receives_US_2_92_Million_Grant_for_Flour_F_1025_1025.shtml World News Project targets fifteen million Moroccans in new initiative to combat vitamin and mineral deficiencies Fri, 08 Apr 2005 03:22:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Morocco_Receives_US_2_92_Million_Grant_for_Flour_F_1025_1025.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Eight_Doctors_Receive_Inaugural_BMRC-NMRC_Clinicia_1024_1024.shtml World News Eight medical doctors who are trying to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical work in Singapore have been selected as the first recipients of the prestigious BMRC-NMRC Clinician-Scientist Investigator (CSI) Award. Fri, 08 Apr 2005 03:08:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Eight_Doctors_Receive_Inaugural_BMRC-NMRC_Clinicia_1024_1024.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Gray_Wolves_Help_Scavengers_Ride_Out_Climate_Chang_661_661.shtml World News Average earth temperatures rose 0.6 °C over the last century, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. But that increase pales in comparison to the 1.4–5.8 °C expected increase over this century. As temperatures climb, climate models predict that high-latitude, high-altitude regions like Yellowstone National Park will experience shorter winters and earlier snow melts. How these environmental shifts will impact species and ecosystems remains to be seen. Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:31:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Gray_Wolves_Help_Scavengers_Ride_Out_Climate_Chang_661_661.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Tutankhamen_Mummy_Mystery_of_Fractured_Leg_Bone_607_607.shtml World News Mr Connolly has re-analysed the original X-rays of the leg taken by Professor Ronald Harrison in 1968 and has found no evidence, such as the involvement of soft tissue, to suggest that the fracture in the femur bone became infected. Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:11:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/worldnews/Tutankhamen_Mummy_Mystery_of_Fractured_Leg_Bone_607_607.shtml