by admin on April 28, 2009
BBC
An outbreak of swine flu has claimed at least 23 lives in Mexico with more confirmed cases in the USA, Canada and Spain. There are also tests being carried out on suspected cases in the UK, France, Israel, Brazil, and New Zealand. So far the only fatalities are in Mexico and although 103 people have died, the virus has only been isolated in 23 of those cases.
This H1N1 strain likely originated in pigs, but with its assortment of genetic sequences from avian and human strains it can be directly passed from one person to another. It is the human to human transmissibility of this new strain that is worrying, with health officials talking of the possibilities of a global pandemic. A further worrying aspect of the current situation is that so far, the majority of those affected are in the non-elderly population, a feature of the Spanish flu pandemic also caused by a H1N1 variant, which claimed millions of lives worldwide between 1918 to1920.
Across the world, action is being taken to prevent further transmission of the virus. In the Mexican capital, Mexico City, 6 million masks have been handed out as measures to prevent airborne transmission with public events cancelled and schools closed. Some countries across the globe have now started screening air passengers for symptoms of the disease with TUI, Germany’s largest tour operator, suspending all flights to Mexico.
Whilst there is no specific vaccine against this new strain, oseltamivir and zanamivir, drugs currently used against influenza are reported to have been effective in the USA, although they require administration at an early stage. Work is already underway to develop a new vaccine but this may take some time, especially given the amounts that would be required in a true pandemic.
source: http://www.thelancetstudent.com/2009/04/28/human-swine-flu-outbreak-in-mexico/
by admin on April 4, 2009
Each year the alumni organization, Leiden University Fund (LUF) awards LUF scholarships to 6 truly exceptional foreign students who pursue English Master Degree at the University of Leiden. LUF scholarship is open to highly talented students from all countries in the world, except the Netherlands. Please see below for further requirements.
Master’s program in Leiden. Areas of interest:
1. Arts and Humanities
2. Business, IT and Communication
3. Education
4. Law / Criminology Netherlands for Students (regular LL.M. / Msc)
5. International law for students and professionals (LL.M.. / LL.M.Advanced)
6. Science and Biomedical Science
7. Social and behavioral sciences
Application deadline: 1 April 2009.
See the list of eligible English language master’s program at the
www.mastersinleiden.nl
or:
http://www.postgraduate.leidenuniv.nl/index.jsp
Number of scholarships
Scholarship consists of € 10.800, - for one academic year and is available for master `s program per early September 2009.
Applications
Applications can only be done by sending completed scholarship application form online under the Leiden University Fund (LUF).
http://www.luf.nl/default.asp?paginaID=411
The requirements to meet the requirements of
1. Applicants who have been admitted unconditionally to the English language Masters program at the University of Leiden before primary education outside the Netherlands.
2. Applicant who is not in her second year master’s program.
3. Applicant must have obtained the results that he is very good in previous studies and for example above 10% of students in the use of this program.
4. Applicant `s study in the Netherlands should be a deepening and broadening of his / her previous studies in the country of origin.
More information about the procedure
1. International Office of Leiden University will forward the documents necessary for the selection committee LUF. Note: students apply for scholarships LUF still must apply for entry to the master `s program to be able to enter the program. This is a separate procedure and can be done through on-line application for entry to the master `s study as described on the website: www.mastersinleiden.nl / admissions
2. Students must pay an application fee and deposit required for MVV and or own housing.
3. Students will be notified about the decision by LUF at the end of May 2009.
4. Allowance will be paid by LUF in September 2009.
More information about scholarships:
http://www.leidenuniv.nl/en/prospective/index.php3-c=13_luf2009-2010.htm
by admin on March 24, 2009
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified/experienced professional to undertake a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Nursing through the School of Nursing & Social Work at The University of Melbourne. This funded project is based within the Royal Children’s Hospital Clinical Haematology Department. Suitable applicants eligible for registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria may be offered a part-time clinical appointment within the Clinical Haematology Department to supplement their research scholarship.
This project aims to improve understanding regarding Quality of Life issues in children requiring long-term anticoagulant therapy and in their families. Adult evidence suggests quality of life in patients requiring anticoagulant therapy improves when they actively participate in their health care management by performing requisite blood monitoring tests in their home. The usual duration of MPhil is 1.5 - 2 yrs, full time. More information can be obtained from the PDF.
Reference Number: 4214
Study Subject:
Web Address: http://www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au/future_students/graduate_research/admission_requirements
Provided By: School of Nursing, The University of Melbourne
To be undertaken at: The University of Melbourne.
Level: Post Graduate
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until April 9, 2009.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD20427 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Fiona Newall (Anticoagulation Nurse Manager)
Email: fiona.newall@rch.org.au
Address:
Clinical Haematology Department
Royal Children’s Hospital
Parkville
Vic, Australia
3052
by admin on February 8, 2009
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