Artemether in severe malaria - still too many deaths

Article Abstract:

Despite research on a promising drug isolated from a traditional Chinese remedy for malaria, the search should continue for effective antimalarial drugs. Artemisinin and its derivatives artesunate and artemether are derived from the Chinese herbal medicine qinghaosu. Two 1996 studies documented that artemether is as effective as quinine in treating malaria. However, death rates were still 13% to 21% using artemether compared to 17% to 22% using quinine. And artemether may have serious neurological side effects.

Health aspects, Editorial, Drug therapy, Malaria, Antimalarials, Quinine

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Risk factors for injuries from in-line skating and the effectiveness of safety gear

Article Abstract:

In-line skaters who wear elbow and wrist protectors can significantly reduce their risk of injury. Researchers surveyed 161 people who had visited an emergency room for treatment of injuries sustained while skating. One-quarter of all injuries were wrist injuries, which occurred in 32% of the group. Almost half wore no safety gear at all and only 7% wore knee, wrist, elbow and head protectors. Those who did not wear wrist and elbow protectors had about 10 times the risk of injuring their wrist or elbow.

Usage, Injuries, Safety and security measures, Protective clothing, Elbow, Elbow injuries, Roller-skating, Roller skating, Wrist, Wrist injuries

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Deaths and injuries from house fires

Article Abstract:

Deaths and injuries from house fires still occur among the elderly, minorities, the poor, and those without a functioning smoke detector. Fires that begin in bedrooms or those caused by heating equipment, smoking, or children playing with fire are the most deadly.

Statistical Data Included, Housing, Accidents, Dwellings, Fires, Mass casualties

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