> The condition of an Australian man who was lost while trekking in Laos
> is continuing to improve.
>
> Hayden Adcock, 40, from Melbourne, went missing during a trip at the
> end of July and was found 11 days later.
>
> He has been in a critical condition in a Bangkok hospital since he was
> rescued.
>
> His father, Stan Adcock from Queensland's Sunshine Coast, says doctors
> have been using a new type of injection in an effort to stop his son's
> internal bleeding.
>
> Mr Adcock says he should be eating solid foods again in the next few
> days.
>
> "He is improving and I suppose the other thing is he hasn't eaten of
> course since his problems, and they're anticipating that within three
> days they'll be able to start giving him solids again, so that's
> terribly good news also," he said.
>
> "The wonder drug that they've put into him is apparently taking effect
> and whilst he's still on the critical list all the functions are
> apparently improving and the internal bleeding is slowing down or it's
> almost stopped."
>
> dkj