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The group of young people in this study was conscious of health, but issues of long term health did not greatly impact on their food choices. Analysis shows that these young people, despite being educated are not generally reflexive in regards to food choice, food safety or quality and instead have confidence in the food system to provide a safe product and are therefore, content to take risks with food choice and health.

Call for abstracts for the special edition on healthcare in China August 2010. Submit your abstract by 31 May 2010.

Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis is rapidly fatal if not treated. Some studies reveal a new and brighter perspective: even in developing countries, extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis may be cured in the majority of cases when management is aggressive and appropriate.

This paper traces the history of  interdisciplinary collaboration to develop innovative health technologies in Brazil. 

Since cell death is directly related to the frequency of the cell damage; using hyperthermia after neutron irradiation might be considered an effective procedure for tumor cell destruction in radiotherapy.

Authors conclude that antihypertensive treatment using long acting agents like an angiotensin receptor blocker or an ultraselective beta blocker could offer a better cardiovascular protection by reducing the BP variability.

The role of mobile populations in the spread of HIV has been documented in several countries worldwide. This study highlights how people who experience long absence from their families, have multiple sexual partners and low condom use, form a high risk group for contracting and spreading HIV/AIDS. Attitudes and sexual practices are explored in one occupational group.

The authors suggest that the external rotation brace combined with a physiotherapy program has proven to provide excellent treatment for first time anterior shoulder dislocators in the 15-40 years age group.

Dr. Gordan Padovan, Bariatric surgeon in Perth, Western Australia reviews the surgical management of Obesity.

KIST Medical College, Lalitpur, Nepal organized a one-day workshop on writing for publication. The workshop used a combination of presentations and activity-based learning sessions to help the participants improve their scientific writing skills and their chances of getting papers published in scientific journals. The organisers offer a summary of the advice to authors.