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The WMA launched an online multi-drug resistant (MDR-TB) tuberculosis training course. The unique web-based course has been designed for physicians to help them diagnose, prevent and treat MDR-TB.

Today's launch, at the World Conference on Lung Health of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease in Cape Town, follows a successful pilot of the course among physicians in South Africa .

After the pilot was launched in March this year, 70 doctors enrolled for the course. Of these, 40 doctors completed the course by end August and on average, they took four weeks to complete it. On completion, the doctors were issued with two certificates as part of their continuing professional development.

Dr Otmar Kloiber, secretary general of the WMA, said:

'Every year almost two million people die from this disease and there are more than 400,000 news cases of MDR TB.

Jehovah's Witness mother dies after refusing blood

A 22-year-old woman died within a few hours of giving birth to twins because, as a Jehovah's Witness, she was not allowed to accept a blood transfusion, it emerged today.

A shot in the arm for flu season

It's that time of year again: flu season. (Minnesota confirmed its first case last week.) Here are some things to keep in mind about what you can do to protect yourself.Q Who should get a flu shot?A Anyone who wants to reduce the chances of getting the flu. The government recommends flu shots for all adults older than 50; children ages 6 months to 5 years; anyone in between with underlying conditions, such as pregnancy or chronic illness, that make them more vulnerable to complications, and others such as caregivers. Q When is the best time to get a flu shot?A According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. flu season peaks between December and March. It's recommended that you get your shot during October and November, so now is the time. Even if you delay, you're likely to benefit if you get the shot any time during the season.Q There are drugs that are effective against the flu.

Adult Knee

Patellofemoral Evaluation After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Validation of a New Weight-Bearing Axial Radiographic View
Andrea Baldini, John A. Anderson, Pierpaolo Cerulli-Mariani, James Kalyvas, Helene Pavlov, and Thomas P. Sculco
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1810-1817. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rotating Hinged Total Knee Replacement: Use with Caution
Aidin Eslam Pour, Javad Parvizi, Nicholas Slenker, James J. Purtill, and Peter F. Sharkey
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1735-1741.

Allergists Highlight New National Asthma Guidelines: Emphasis on Prevention, Avoiding "Attacks"

Highlights of the 2007 asthma guidelines from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) were presented during the ACAAI Annual Meeting in an effort not only to increase awareness of the new recommendations, but to help make sure they get put into practice. .

Keeping cat burglars out of the bird feeder

Dear Dr. Fox: I would like to offer a suggestion to C.B.S. of Salisbury, Md., who had the problem of neighborhood cats hanging around the birdhouses and feeders.Try laying down chicken wire on the ground under them in whatever diameter needed. It's said that cats don't like the feel on their paws; and the birds can still feed off the ground.My birds have learned to be somewhat aware of my cats -- I have eight. Luckily, the cats have outgrown stalking the birds, but I still try not to encourage ground feeders.I used the chicken wire a few years ago when a Carolina wren insisted on nesting on my kitchen window ledge. All seven babies flew off safely, so it must have at least helped.It's worth giving the chicken wire a try; but, truthfully, controlling outside cats is next to impossible.-- S.R.C, Great Falls, Va.Dear S.R.C.: Thanks for the good advice.

No smoking to stop scourge of cancer

MUMBAI: According to Dr. P C Gupta, Director, Healis Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health, the biggest change in cancer scenario will occur with control of tobacco use, a sobering thought worth chewing on the occasion of World Cancer Awareness Day.

Frequent reports on spiralling cases of cancer due to tobacco use often creates a stir. And, the figures each time only get worse. Yet, no one including celebrities ever pay any heed to keep away from excessive tobacco use.

Tobacco-related cancer reportedly constitutes 48% and 20% of all cancer in men and women respectively. In India, the principle impact of tobacco smoking is seen in cancer of the lung, larynx, esophagus, pancreas and bladder. Oral and pharyngeal cancer is directly related to tobacco chewing which constitutes to one of the highest in the world.

State Of Colorado Expands Contract With Alere Medical To Include Medicaid Recipients With COPD

Alere Medical, Inc., a leading health management company, announced today that it has been chosen by the State of Colorado to manage its Medicaid recipients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) beginning in October 2007. This is the second expansion of the State of Colorado's contract with Alere Medical, which is also successfully managing the state's Medicaid heart failure and asthma patients.

"We believe that the success we've achieved with Alere's asthma program, combined with the preliminary positive experience in Alere's heart failure program, will result in similar results for our members with COPD," said Christy Hunter, Disease Management Coordinator for the state.

"Alere has been very pleased with the success of its Medicaid heart failure and asthma programs in Colorado," added Timothy J.