National and International News
The babies who don't have to die
Strep B is responsible for the deaths of 100 babies a year
The Times 18/06/03
Consultants edge towards 'strike'
Consultants look set to take their first steps towards industrial action later on Thursday.
BBC Health News 18/06/03
Doctors send X-rays by mobile phone
A HOSPITAL is saving thousands of pounds by using picture-messaging mobile phones instead of couriers to send X-rays to consultants.
The Times 18/06/03
Easing the kidney pain
New drugs may alleviate the symptoms for transplant patients and those on dialysis
The Times 19/06/03
'Ignored' surgeon's fury at death of patient, 85
STAFF at a hospital with one of the highest death rates in the country are alleged to have allowed an elderly women to die against the specific instructions of her surgeon.
The Times 18/06/03
Inquiry calls into mental health unit sex attacks
The children of two elderly women who were sexually assaulted while in the care of a mental health unit backed demands today for a public inquiry into the way the department was run.
The Guardian 18/06/03
Lack of staff blamed for rise in Caesareans is blamed on lack of staff
Many mothers undergo unnecessary Caesarean sections because of a lack of midwives and the inexperience of some doctors, MPs said yesterday.
The Independent 18/06/03
The Times 18/06/03
BBC Health News 19/06/03
Mercury 'linked to autism'
Children who develop autism may do so because they have problems processing the toxic metal mercury, researchers have suggested.
BBC Health News 18/06/03
New light on DVT
BERLIN airport is not as grand, busy or efficient as would be supposed by those brought up to believe that, whatever else, the Germans are pedantically proficient.
The Times 19/06/03
Nurse 'tried to kill five patients'
POLICE have charged a hospital nursing sister with the attempted murder of five elderly patients who later died.
The Times 18/06/03
Ops cancelled 'due to lack of staff'
Thousands of planned operations and appointments are cancelled because there are no doctors or theatres available, an NHS watchdog has reported.
BBC Health News 19/06/03
Pills keep cholesterol at safe level
IT SHOULD come as no surprise to doctors that, despite the availability of effective and acceptably safe treatment, many patients do not follow their doctor’s advice to take statin drugs
The Times 19/06/03
Scientists reveal IVF breakthrough that may help older women avoid miscarriages
A new technique for screening embryos that will dramatically improve the chances of older women having babies was unveiled by scientists yesterday.
The Independent 18/06/03
The Times 18/06/03
strong>Sexual healing
Clinics which treat STDs are chronically underfunded. But some find it convenient to blame the small number of refugees who use them
The Guardian 19/06/03
Smoking and drug abuse traits linked to genes
People who drink, smoke and take drugs could be more at the mercy of their genes than was previously realised, research showed yesterday.
The Independent 18/06/03
Toothbrush study finds less is more for preserving teeth and gums
Conscientious tooth-brushers learned the awful truth today: their tedious marathons at the basin may do more harm than good.
The Guardian 19/06/03
The Times 19/06/03
BBC Health News 19/06/03
You ain't seen nothing yet
So Sars wasn't 'the big one' after all. But it did cause worldwide chaos. How will we cope when a deadly pandemic really does kick off?
The Guardian 19/06/03
UK's first 'designer baby' born to help sick brother
Britain's first genetic "designer" baby has been born to a couple who are desperate to cure their young son who has a rare form of anaemia.
The Independent 19/06/03
The Times 19/06/03
BBC Health News 19/06/03
Cheshire and Mersey News
Hospital chooses its chief
HALTON Hospital has appointed a chief executive to replace outgoing Paul Cronin, who resigned unexpectedly in April.
Runcorn Weekly News 19/06/03
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