In November 2008, doctors from Charite Clinic in Germany reported that a patient appeared to have been cured of HIV using a bone marrow transplant from a donor with a genetic resistance to HIV. The patient who also had Leukemia had no signs of either disease 2 years after transplantation.

Cognitive enhancement refers to the use of pharmacological agents to improve mental functioning. Functions such as memory, attention, problem solving and mental flexibility are key targets. These capabilities are crucial for the successful execution of many everyday procedures.
The drugs most commonly used are stimulants, prescribed mainly for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Asthma is one of the commonest of all medical conditions requiring hospitalisation in children and a significant number of children die each year.

This guideline provides guidance for paramedics for the assessment and management of an acute asthma attack in children.