[Nursing role and risk reduction for drug users].

The Ithaque association is a drop-in and risk reduction centre for drug users. It caters for anyone 'overwhelmed' by an addiction with a view to supporting them in the treatment approach they wish to undertake. Nurses play a key role throughout the user's care pathway.

Influenza, Winter Olympiad, 2002.

Prospective surveillance for influenza was performed during the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. Oseltamivir was administered to patients with influenza like illness and confirmed influenza, while their close contacts were given oseltamivir prophylactically. Influenza A/B was diagnosed in 36 of 188 patients, including 13 athletes.

Concussion in professional football: epidemiological features of game injuries and review of the literature--part 3.

Objective: A 6-year study was performed to determine the circumstances, causes, and outcomes of concussions in the National Football League.

Methods: Between 1996 and 2001, the epidemiological features of concussions were recorded by National Football League teams with a standardized reporting form. Symptoms were reported and grouped as general symptoms, cranial nerve symptoms, memory or cognitive problems, somatic complaints, and loss of consciousness.

State of the Journal.

[Waeckerle JF, Callaham ML, Levene M: State of the journal. Ann Emerg Med January 1998;31:1-2.].