News articles tagged with 'Afghanistan'
Afghani children suffering from post-traumatic stress
— 24 Jun 2009 10:07 | HealthChildren who live in Afghanistan are particularly affected every day by a multitude of war time stressors which increase the likelihood of developing PTSD: trauma, child labour, and... — full story
Afghanistan releases its first-ever list of protected species
— 4 Jun 2009 15:29 | EnvironmentThe Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced today that the Afghanistan's National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA), in an effort to safeguard its natural heritage, has released... — full story
For Iraq veterans, headaches continue after traumatic brain injury
— 24 Feb 2009 13:20 | HealthMany soldiers who experienced mild head trauma or a blast exposure while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan are returning to the United States with headaches, according to a study released... — full story
New twist on old medical technology may prevent amputations
— 28 Jan 2009 21:08 | HealthOld technologies, bone cement and a well known antibiotic, may effectively fight an emerging infection in soldiers with compound bone fractures, according to a study published online... — full story
Cross-border health programs could reduce maternal and child deaths
— 13 Jan 2009 16:12 | HealthA policy promoting 'cross-border' health programs could contribute to reducing maternal and child mortality in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, says an international team of health... — full story
Health of Afghan children jeopardised by family behaviours, not just war
— 5 Sep 2008 18:57 | HealthFamily values and ongoing conflict within the country are dramatically affecting the health of young children in Afghanistan. A study published in the open access journal BMC Public... — full story
Legalising the production of opium for medical use is neither viable or necessary
— 3 May 2008 19:38 | HealthProposals to legalise the production of opium in Afghanistan for medical use are unworkable and unnecessary, says the Minister of State for Africa, Asia, and the United Nations in an... — full story
Researchers collect data to aid Afghanistan reconstruction
— 2 May 2008 15:36 | Geology and palaeontologyPolicymakers, potential private investors, and the public received valuable new information today to help identify fault lines and the potential location of undiscovered water, oil... — full story
Appropriate medical screening for antimalarials vital to US military personnel
— 19 Feb 2008 21:54 | HealthMalaria is a constant threat to US military personnel operating in Afghanistan, but some troops may face further risk, as epidemiologists have revealed a significant prevalence of contraindications... — full story
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