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《英国医生杂志》
Mother calls for inquiry: The mother of a terminally ill baby who was at the centre of a high profile legal battle called for an investigation into the care he received just before his death last week. She claimed he was "not given every chance" because medical staff did not inject him with adrenaline (epinephrine). Two NHS trusts had taken the case to the High Court last month after Ruth Winston-Jones disagreed with doctors' opinions that her baby Luke, who had Edwards' syndrome, should not be subjected to aggressive treatment if his condition deteriorated ( BMJ 2004;329: 995, 30 Oct).
Canadian group recommends flu vaccine for everyone: Canada's task force on preventive health care has recommended influenza vaccination for all healthy adults and children older than 6 months of age to prevent illness and death in high risk groups.
NHS files claim for ￡94m in generic price fixing case: The NHS in England has filed a formal assessment of ￡69m ($127m; 98m) in damages plus interest of ￡25m against five companies alleged to have fixed the price of generic ranitidine in ongoing proceedings in the High Court, Chancery Division ( BMJ 2004;329: 12).
American drugs to be tracked: The US Food and Drug Administration is set to approve drug company plans to insert radio antennae into the labels of medicine bottles dispatched to pharmacists. The labels will emit a number when prompted by a radio signal, making it easier to track the product and overcome problems with counterfeit drugs.
Lawyers question distance between beds in new hospital: A newly built private finance initiative hospital in London faces legal challenge over the space it has allowed between beds. Although NHS Estates guidance stipulates 3.6 m, the University College Hospital, due to open next year, gives only 2.7 m.
Canadian group recommends flu vaccine for everyone: Canada's task force on preventive health care has recommended influenza vaccination for all healthy adults and children older than 6 months of age to prevent illness and death in high risk groups.
NHS files claim for ￡94m in generic price fixing case: The NHS in England has filed a formal assessment of ￡69m ($127m; 98m) in damages plus interest of ￡25m against five companies alleged to have fixed the price of generic ranitidine in ongoing proceedings in the High Court, Chancery Division ( BMJ 2004;329: 12).
American drugs to be tracked: The US Food and Drug Administration is set to approve drug company plans to insert radio antennae into the labels of medicine bottles dispatched to pharmacists. The labels will emit a number when prompted by a radio signal, making it easier to track the product and overcome problems with counterfeit drugs.
Lawyers question distance between beds in new hospital: A newly built private finance initiative hospital in London faces legal challenge over the space it has allowed between beds. Although NHS Estates guidance stipulates 3.6 m, the University College Hospital, due to open next year, gives only 2.7 m.