WHO Launches Online Guide to Cut Snake Bite Deaths
The World Health Organisation on Tuesday launched an online snake guide in a bid to overcome a shortage of anti-venom for poisonous snake bites, which kill at least 100,000 people a year.
The World Health Organisation on Tuesday launched an online snake guide in a bid to overcome a shortage of anti-venom for poisonous snake bites, which kill at least 100,000 people a year.
Source-Medindia
More Than 90,000 Killed by Snake Bites Worldwide: Study
More than 90,000 people could be dying each year from snake bites around the world, many of which go unreported, according to research published Tuesday.
More than 90,000 people could be dying each year from snake bites around the world, many of which go unreported, according to research published Tuesday.
Denim - a Good Guard Against Rattlesnake Bites
In a snake infested region, wearing denim jeans may offer protection against bites of snakes and other animals.
In a snake infested region, wearing denim jeans may offer protection against bites of snakes and other animals.
Study Says Antivenom Should be Given Within an Hour of Snakebite
People bitten by snakes should be given antivenom at least within an hour so that it can effectively reduce the blood thinning effects of venom, according to a new study.
People bitten by snakes should be given antivenom at least within an hour so that it can effectively reduce the blood thinning effects of venom, according to a new study.
