Meningitis NewsNews on Meningitis continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Treating meningitis- April 30, 2008 THE bacterium Neisseria meningitides causes meningitis, which is an infection of the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and septicaemia, which is an infection of the blood. via The Star Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/health/meningitis/2008/04/treating-meningitis?fromrss=1 Brave toddler steps out for charity- April 19, 2008 "We were told that the first doctor who saw Corley at the Norwich Community Hospital saved his life by acting really quickly. We are so grateful to all the hospital staff that looked after our little boy." Corley Wells was just five-months-old when his parents were given the devastating news that he had meningitis. via EDP 24http://www.topix.net/health/meningitis/2008/04/brave-toddler-steps-out-for-charity?fromrss... Jessica Shepherd on the increased risk of meningitis and how to spot it- April 17, 2008 "We know that many, possibly most, students think they can't get meningitis at all if they have been vaccinated for men C" Students are at increased risk of meningitis, so they should know the symptoms and look out for their mates Video: Watch Tom and Kate's story Jessica Shepherd Tuesday April 15, 2008 The Guardian These days, ... via Guardian Unlimitedhttp://www.topix.net/health/meningitis/2008/04/jessica-shepherd-on-the-increased-risk-of-m... PNG Hib disease immunisation program launched- April 15, 2008 A new campaign has been launched to rid the deadly Hib disease in Papua New Guinea. via Australian Broadcasting Corporationhttp://www.topix.net/health/meningitis/2008/04/png-hib-disease-immunisation-program-launch... Aspirin for cancer patients: report- April 13, 2008 "I am also aware of some drug shortages at other hospitals" DA Gauteng health spokesperson Jack Bloom said he was appalled by a report in Sunday's City Press newspaper that doctors at the Helen Joseph hospital were giving aspirin to cancer patients as they were short of ... via Independent Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/health/meningitis/2008/04/aspirin-for-cancer-patients-report?fromrss=... |