Friday, 31 July 2015

Ebola Breakthrough?

Reported by Health Editor, James Gallagher, the "Ebola vaccine is 'potential game-changer'"

It states that:

This trial centred on the VSV-EBOV vaccine, which was started by the Public Health Agency of Canada and then developed by the pharmaceutical company Merck.

And even argue that:

There is caution as the results are still preliminary, with more data coming in.
But officials at the WHO believe the effectiveness of the vaccine will end up being between 75% and 100%.

Want to read more? Here's the BBC link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-33733711


The Ebola Virus


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First Aid Friday - CPR

In honor of Dr. James Jude, I've decided to do a well-deserved recap on Cardio Pulmonary Resucitation.

That's right, it's time for CPR!

But, what exactly is CPR? 

According to the NHS;

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first aid technique that can be used if someone is not breathing properly or if their heart has stopped. Chest compressions and rescue breaths keep blood and oxygen circulating in the body.
Here's some information!



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The Pioneer of CPR's Death

 Devastatingly, the well-respected Miami doctor, James Jude, has passed away.

Read more about this wonderful man here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article29237104.html


Dr James Jude


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