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The Dangers Of Stimulant Chewing Gum
A case report written by Dr Francesco Natale and his colleagues, from the Second University of Naples and Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy, reports on the dangers of stimulant chewing gums containing caffeine. The report published in this week÷´s edition of The Lancet describes the story of a teenage boy hospitalized after excessive consumption of this type of product. The authors warn about the high risks of stimulant chewing gums that are widely available to children.
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AstraZeneca And Mental Health Research Institute In Australia Announce Collaboration To Improve Early Detection Of Alzheimer's Disease
AstraZeneca and The Mental Health Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, today announced that they have entered into a research collaboration agreement to develop new ways of identifying Alzheimer"s disease patients at early stages of the disease.
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Changing The EU Public Health Dynamic: Better Science, Regulation And Access Policies To Deliver Biopharmaceutical Innovation For Europe's Citizens
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Heatwave Plan Updated With Advice For Those With Respiratory Problems, England

The Heatwave Plan has been updated to advise those suffering breathing problems that although ozone levels increase in hot weather, they drop in the evening. People with respiratory problems should stay inside during the hottest part of the day and windows should be kept shaded and closed when the temperature is hotter outside than inside. The benefits of insulating against both heat and cold are outlined, with information on grants that are available from government. Providing cavity insulation in houses helps keep the heat out during summer, as well as keeping homes warm and reducing fuel costs and carbon emissions during colder weather. More information on the Health Housing and Safety Rating System is also provided in the Plan. This encourages primary care trusts and local authorities to work more closely to target, assess and reduce the risk of vulnerable people living in the community who are living in homes that are too hot for their health. Yvonne Doyle, Regional Director of Public Health (South East Coast) said: "The heatwave plan urges carers to identify those most at risk before the hot weather begins. Once level 2, "Alert and Readiness" has been triggered, those running care homes are urged to take extra care. They should monitor indoor temperatures four times a day, prepare cool areas, ensure there are enough staff to keep residents cool, identify those at greatest risk and make sure everyone has access to cold water and ice." Wayne Elliott, head of health forecasting at the Met Office said: "The Department of Health"s Heatwave Plan is a vital part of the country"s preparation for coping with extreme temperatures. The prolonged spells of hot weather that can happen each summer, particularly in our towns and cities, are a very real concern for vulnerable groups." The alert levels are now described from Level 1-4, but are also given colours that mirror the traffic light system. Link to the Heatwave Plan Department of Health, UK


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