Respiratory
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Northern winter spreads flu pandemic
More than 6,000 deaths from swine flu have now been reported worldwide as the virus spreads rapidly through the northern hemisphere, it has been announced. Read more
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Vaccine protects pregnant as flu epidemic hits new country
A swine flu vaccine works well with pregnant women – a key risk group in the pandemic – after just one dose, researchers reported last night. Read more
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MRI explains neck procedure
A long-standing anaesthetic technique, developed nearly 50 years ago in Britain, has been given scientific backing – thanks to MRI scanning. Read more
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Swine flu’s killer streak revealed
Two new studies highlight the threat posed by swine flu in the earliest stages of the outbreak – leading to comparisons with the deadly 1918 pandemic. Read more
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ICU warning on swine flu
Up to 20 per cent of intensive care beds could be occupied by swine flu patients if the disease becomes a winter epidemic, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Pubs kick smoking plan into touch
The British government gained backing from footballers but not pub landlords today for its drive to get the nation to quit smoking. Read more
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New method helps respiratory failure patients
A high-tech treatment may be the best way to treat patients worst hit by the swine-flu and other critical lung diseases, researchers have reported. Read more
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Second flu wave warning
Britain’s chief medical officer issued fresh warnings against complacency yesterday as scientists suggested swine flu may drive out other forms of the disease. Read more
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Contagion study to beat swine flu spread
British researchers want to find out how contagious swine flu is – to pin down ways of preventing its spread. Read more
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Swimming aids asthma children
Taking up swimming may offer children with asthma many benefits, doctors have reported. Read more