Archive for November, 2006

No Increase In Drug Resistance Observed

With the public interest in Tamiflu continuing, Roche keeps interested physicians and governments updated on current developments and today informs on the topic of resistance. There have been no new cases of resistance seen in patients infected with H5N1 virus (’bird flu’) since March 2005 and scientific data does not ...

New technology tracks down intensive care cots for babies

Doctors in Britain will soon be able to use new technology to quickly find intensive care cots for premature or sick babies.

AIDS out of control in Indonesia

The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the AIDS situation in Indonesia and says it is out of control there.

Roche says Tamiflu still number one drug for fighting bird flu

Drug giant Roche has denied there has been any new evidence that suggests resistance to its drug Tamiflu was on the increase.

American Red Cross facing hefty fines for violating blood-safety laws

Despite a promise three years ago to fix on-going problems, the American Red Cross is in trouble again for violating blood-safety laws.