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Too fat for a family? - The Guardian 31/08/06
Fertility experts announced this week that overweight women should not be allowed IVF on the NHS. Are there good medical reasons - or do we just not like the idea of fat people breeding? By Kira Cochrane
Experts advise ban on free IVF for obese women -Reuters 30/08/06
Has this man found the secret of youth? - The Guardian 31/08/06
A Harley Street plastic surgeon claims to have reversed the ageing process by injecting himself with human growth hormone. Can it be true? Vivienne Parry is sceptical
Organ donation reforms introduced - The Guardian 31/08/06
Sweeping changes to the way human organs are stored and donated in most of the UK come into force on Friday, making the wishes of dead patients paramount for the first time.
Organ transplant Act gives new hope to dying patients - The Telegraph 31/08/06#
Organ transplants to increase as law puts donors first - The Times 31/08/06
Radical changes for organ donors - BBC Health News 31/08/06
GPs 'avoiding obesity discussions' - The Guardian 31/08/06
Almost half of GPs avoid discussing the issue of obesity with fat patients, according to a new survey.
NHS should deny obese women IVF, say doctors - Daily Mail 30/08/06
Critically ill Briton tested for vCJD in Hong Kong - The Guardian 31/08/06
Doctors in Hong Kong are trying to establish whether a 23-year-old Briton has the human form of BSE. Tests on the Londoner, who has not been identified, have proved inconclusive.
British Tourist Has Suspected Mad Cow Disease In Hong Kong - Medical News Today 30/08/06
Target missed for cutting deaths from drug abuse - The Guardian 31/08/06
The government has missed its target on cutting deaths from drug abuse, according to figures published yesterday.
UK drug deaths on the rise, despite government pledge - The Independent 31/08/06
Drug death targets 'not reached' - BBC Health News 30/08/06
New laws on body tissue ban secret DNA testing - The Guardian 31/08/06
Taking a sample of a person's DNA for analysis without their consent will be illegal from tomorrow as part of a package of measures designed to regulate the use of human body parts.
The six-stone cover stars - The Guardian 31/08/06
As our fetishisation of weight loss grows, simply being skinny can make a woman famous
Detectives to investigate doctor who suffocated a 'hopeless' newborn baby - The Independent 31/08/06
A hospital doctor who admitted suffocating a severely disabled baby 34 years ago is being investigated by murder squad detectives.
Women over 75 most likely of their gender to commit suicide - The Independent 31/08/06
Women above the age of 75 have the highest suicide rates among the female population.
MPs urge rethink of NHS records project - The Independent 31/08/06
The controversial programme to upgrade the National Health Service's IT systems has suffered another blow after two MPs called for an overhaul of the project yesterday.
Hemant Patel: pharmacy today offers a challenging, varied and rewarding career - The Independent 31/08/06
THERE HAS never been a more exciting time to consider a career in pharmacy. The profession is experiencing a period of unprecedented progress and development. The skills of pharmacists have never been in greater demand and our members now deliver the latest, cutting-edge treatments and medicines to millions of patients every day. In the pages of this supplement you will find many examples of successful pharmacy professionals who are working hard and taking advantage of the various opportunities that a career in pharmacy can offer.
A new member joins the emergency room - The Independent 31/08/06
Pharmacists: Exactly what the doctor ordered - The Independent 31/08/06
The Future Of Pharmacy: 'Next step: genetic testing' - The Independent 31/08/06
Industrial Pharmacy: Under the microscope - The Independent 31/08/06
Pharmacy Technician: Ensuring the right chemistry - The Independent 31/08/06
Child database that shields celebrities runs foul of law - The Times 31/08/06
A PLAN to hold details of every child in England on an electronic database were under threat last night after concerns were raised about its legality and security.
Children's Index will only devalue parents - The Telegraph 31/08/06
Clash expected on £200m private contracts for NHS - The Times 31/08/06
A £200 MILLION government deal that will mean a big expansion of private sector involvement in the health service could provoke a confrontation with the unions and the Labour Left, The Times has learnt.
Help sought on solving child obesity puzzle - The Times 31/08/06
PUZZLED by how to tackle increasing levels of obesity, the Government has asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to investigate.
Smoking responsible for one in five deaths among over 35s - The Times 31/08/06
ALMOST one in five deaths in people over 35 is the result of smoking, a report claims.
One in five deaths caused by smoking - Daily Mail 30/08/06
Guest of psychiatrist died at drugs party - The Telegraph 31/08/06
A psychiatrist who specialises in addiction therapy hosted a marathon drink and drugs party that ended with a guest dying from an overdose of ecstasy, it was claimed yesterday.
There's nothing national about the National Health Service - The Telegraph 31/08/06
As anyone will know who has witnessed the death of a relative from multiple myeloma, it can be a grim way to go. Your very marrow is in revolt, as the cancer takes over the blood-making processes.
Pregnancy 'is turning older first-time mothers into nervous wrecks' - The Telegraph 31/08/06
Older first-time mothers who may never have held a baby before having their own are turning into "nervous wrecks" during pregnancy, a survey reveals.
Coughs 'cost economy millions' - Daily Mail 30/08/06
Acute coughs are costing the UK economy an estimated £979 million a year, the group representing respiratory specialists said today.
More intense workouts better at keeping kids slim - Daily Mail 30/08/06
Sustained, vigorous exercise may be more effective than lower-intensity activity in helping children avoid obesity and stay fit, a new study shows.
Flaws found in NHS child services - BBC Health News 30/08/06
Many NHS trusts have significant flaws in the service they provide for children, a report finds.
100 more hospital posts at risk - BBC Health News 30/08/06
More than 100 jobs could be cut at two hospitals in Essex to help meet a £14m budget deficit, a health trust revealed on Wednesday.
Stem cell treatment warning - BBC Health News 30/08/06
A company operating out of South Africa is charging tens of thousands of pounds for stem cell treatments, using cells that should not be injected into people, putting the lives of their vulnerable and chronically ill patients at risk, BBC TWO's Newsnight programme has uncovered.
Anger at wait for neck-break op - BBC Health News 30/08/06
Relatives of a 61-year-old woman knocked down by a car six days ago, say they are angry she is still waiting for specialist surgery on her broken neck.
Polish offer rich vein of blood - BBC Health News 30/08/06
Polish people are being urged to give blood in their new home of Aberdeen - as a way of showing their thanks for Scotland’s warm welcome.
Scots suicide rate highest in UK - BBC Health News 30/08/06
Scotland has the highest suicide rate in the UK, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
International News
Critically ill Briton tested for vCJD in Hong Kong - The Guardian 31/08/06
Doctors in Hong Kong are trying to establish whether a 23-year-old Briton has the human form of BSE. Tests on the Londoner, who has not been identified, have proved inconclusive.
Pop a pill to keep a six-pack without even breaking sweat - The Times 31/08/06
WHILE achieving a toned and muscular physique is hard enough, maintaining it can become a chore. For the would-be Brad Pitts among us, help is at hand.
Stem cell treatment warning - BBC Health News 30/08/06
A company operating out of South Africa is charging tens of thousands of pounds for stem cell treatments, using cells that should not be injected into people, putting the lives of their vulnerable and chronically ill patients at risk, BBC TWO's Newsnight programme has uncovered.
Anger speeds up deterioration of lungs: study - Reuters 30/08/06
Lung power normally declines as a person ages but being angry and hostile can speed up the process, researchers said on Thursday.
Electric stimulation improves Parkinson symptoms - Reuters 30/08/06
Electrical impulses delivered to two areas of the brain that control movement alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease more effectively than drugs alone, according to a study in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine.
Colitis patients need better immunization: report - Reuters 30/08/06
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are frequently not immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases, researchers report.
Surgery may help people with heart failure - Reuters 30/08/06
Quite often, people with heart failure have some degree of blockage of the coronary arteries. In such cases, those who undergo surgery to clear to arteries have markedly better survival than those treated with medication, researchers from Canada report.
Foods could make arthritis worse - Reuters 30/08/06
The production of antibodies to certain foods is "strikingly increased" in the gut of many patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Norwegian researchers report. It may be that hypersensitivity to certain foods leads to a flare-up in the joints.
Body acceptance tied to healthy eating - Reuters 30/08/06
Women who accept their bodies, flaws and all, are more likely to eat healthily or intuitively, new research shows. This suggests that women's typical reasons for dieting -- dissatisfaction with their bodies -- may backfire.
Excessive exercise common in anorexia - Reuters 30/08/06
Excessive exercise is one of the general warning signs of an eating disorder, but the problem may be particularly common among anorexic women who vomit or use laxatives to lose weight, a study shows.
Chinese students spend summer holidays trading faces - Reuters 30/08/06
Like a growing number of students in China, Pan Ou will spend her university vacation going under the knife in a plastic surgery procedure she hopes will boost her chances of getting a good job after graduation.
Pill could replace allergy shots for hay fever - Reuters 30/08/06
Hay fever sufferers may soon be able to get their allergy shots in the form of a pill, according to a European study.
Hana says FDA to review cancer nausea drug - Reuters 30/08/06
Cancer-focused biotechnology firm Hana Biosciences said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had accepted Zensana Oral Spray for review.
Hand Washing A Low Priority For Most Americans - Medical News Today 30/08/06
New results indicate that 69 percent of Americans fail to wash their hands properly even though 68 percent of them say they believe that routine hand washing is the optimal method for thwarting disease transmission.
US Cigarettes Have 10% More Nicotine Today Than Six Years Ago - Medical News Today 30/08/06
All tobacco brands have been increasing the nicotine dosage in each cigarette steadily during the last six years, says a report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The overall increase has been about 10% during 1998-2004. The higher the nicotine dose, the more hooked you get - it is much more difficult to quit.
British Tourist Has Suspected Mad Cow Disease In Hong Kong - Medical News Today 30/08/06
A 23-year-old British tourist of Chinese origin has been hospitalized in Hong Kong with suspected vCJD, the human version of mad cow disease, say authorities. The man is at the Prince of Wales Hospital - the hospital has adopted infection control measures. He is said to be in a ‘critical condition’.
New Anthrax Inhibitor Could Combat Antibiotic-resistant Strains - Medical News Today 30/08/06
In a new approach to treating anthrax exposure, a team of scientists has created an inhibitor designed to tackle the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant strains. Reporting in this week's online early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Toronto describe the new anthrax toxin inhibitor, which performed successfully in both laboratory and animal tests.
XVI International AIDS Conference Was Characterized By 'Guarded Optimism,' Scientific Advances - Medical News Today 30/08/06
The XVI International AIDS Conference, which was held Aug. 13 through Aug. 18 in Toronto, was characterized by "guarded optimism," the Los Angeles Times reports. According to the Times, the "feeling of hope was palpable." Bill Gates, co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and former President Clinton, who attended and spoke at the conference, "expressed hope that the tide of the virus could be turned," the Times reports. Some of the most productive new HIV/AIDS treatment developments were presented and discussed at the conference, according to Charles Farthing, chief of medicine for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Los Angeles
Researchers Find That Sunscreens Can Damage Skin - Medical News Today 30/08/06
Are sunscreens always beneficial, or can they be detrimental to users? A research team led by UC Riverside chemists reports that unless people out in the sun apply sunscreen often, the sunscreen itself can become harmful to the skin.
Help For Fatal Pediatric Disorder From Previously Approved Drugs - Medical News Today 30/08/06
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is often fatal within the first two decades of life may be treatable via a molecule already targeted by approved drugs, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and other institutions report.
Immune Cells Can Be A Primary Cause Of Bone Loss In Gum Disease Confirmed By First Human Study
Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have confirmed in human gingival tissue that immune cells play a destructive role in periodontal disease. Although researchers had suspected the correlation between bone loss in periodontal (gum) disease and immune cells, this is the first time that this has been confirmed in human tissue samples. With this work, Forsyth scientists and colleagues hope to determine methods for intervening and halting bone loss and thus improving the health outcomes of the estimated 80 million Americans suffering from periodontal disease.
Obesity Leads To More Aggressive Ovarian Cancer, Cedars-Sinai Research Shows - Medical News Today 30/08/06
Whether or not a woman is obese will likely affect her outcome once she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, according to a new study from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
First Cancer Vaccine Shots Received By Brisbane Teenagers - Medical News Today 30/08/06
UQ Professor Ian Frazer administered the first shots of the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil in Queensland this afternoon at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Myths And Truths About Therapeutic Nicotine - Medical News Today 30/08/06
Currently, 70 percent of the 44.5 million adult smokers in the United States say they would like to quit, and about 40 percent make an attempt to quit each year. However, less than 15 percent of those quitters take advantage of therapeutic nicotine, which doubles a smoker's chances of quitting successfully. Following are misperceptions that may be derailing successful quitting and the truths that every reader of your Website [or Blog] should know.
Therapeutic Nicotine Fast Facts - Celebrating Ten Years Of Progress - Medical News Today 30/08/06
Smoking increases the number of receptors in a smoker's brain that thrive on nicotine. Take that nicotine away, as with quitting, and the receptors "call out" for it, something the smoker feels as a craving. Cravings can be intense and last weeks longer than many smokers realize, sabotaging willpower. Therapeutic nicotine helps safely reduce cravings so a smoker can wean himself off nicotine gradually, giving his willpower a fighting chance.
Researchers Discover How A Signal Tells Cells Whether To Grow Or Die - Medical News Today 30/08/06
The breakthrough came as Barry Thompson from Stephen Cohen's group at EMBL looked at a recently discovered signaling pathway called "Hippo."
HIV/AIDS Advocates Protest South Africa's HIV/AIDS Treatment Program, Call For Resignation Of Health Minister - Medical News Today 30/08/06
HIV/AIDS advocates from the South African HIV/AIDS treatment advocacy group Treatment Action Campaign on Thursday protested South Africa's HIV/AIDS treatment program and called for Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang to resign, Reuters reports (Quinn, Reuters, 8/24).
Researchers Add Crucial Information On How The Body's T Cells React To Parasitic Diseases - Medical News Today 30/08/06
In the 1980s, the phrase "T cell count" burst into the world's medical vocabulary as thousands and then millions of patients died of AIDS. The public began to understand the crucial importance of T cells--cellular Pac-Men that roam the bloodstream gobbling up infection and guarding against future attacks.
Alternative Therapies Affect Experience Of Chronic Pain - Medical News Today 30/08/06
A significant number of people world-wide suffer with chronic pain, which affects every aspect of their lives, and often results in depression.
Online Tool To Aid Research On Certain "Orphaned" Diseases - Medical News Today 30/08/06
Many people are afflicted with rare illnesses of unknown cause, and finding a common link to such under-studied or "orphaned" diseases as Bardet-Biedl, Alstrom and Meckel-Gruber syndromes can significantly advance the search for causes and treatment. Now, the same Johns Hopkins research team that first identified flaws in the work of tiny, hair-like structures on the surface of cells called cilia as such a common link has compiled - and made available on the World Wide Web - a database of all genes known to contribute to cilia operations in the body.
Journal Editor Resigns After Failure To Disclose Conflict Of Interest - Medical News Today 30/08/06
Charles Nemeroff has decided to resign as editor of the journal Neuropsychopharmacology after he co-authored a favorable article on a chest implant that treats depression and did not disclose his financial ties to Cyberonics, which manufactures the device, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Portugal Approves Supervised Drug Injection Sites, Aims To Establish Prison Needle-Exchange Programs By 2008 - Medical News Today 30/08/06
The Portuguese government on Thursday approved the establishment of community sites where injection drug users can inject themselves under supervision, and new measures call for needle-exchange programs to be installed in prisons by 2008, AFP/Today Online reports.
WHO Proposes Survival Strategy For African Children - Medical News Today 30/08/06
The WHO Regional Office for Africa has developed a strategy to optimize child survival, growth and development, and reduce mortality among children less than five years of age, currently estimated at 4.6 million per year.
A Novel Mechanism Of Manganese-induced Neurological Dysfunction Discovered - Medical News Today 30/08/06
For decades, scientists have known that chronic exposure to high concentrations of the metal manganese can cause movement abnormalities resembling symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but apparently without the same neuron damage characteristic of Parkinson's patients.
Measures To Check Sickle-cell Disease In Africa Proposed By Dr Sambo - Medical News Today 30/08/06
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo, has proposed measures to check sickle-cell disease. The prevalence of sickle-cell trait ranges between 10% and 40% of the population in some parts of the African Region.
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Opens WHO Meeting, Proposes Measures To Tackle Health Worker Shortage In Africa - Medical News Today 31/08/06
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has described the shortage and high turnover of health workers in Africa as a "major threat" to the achievement of Africa's health goals and proposed two concrete measures to address the problem.
Accelerating HIV Prevention In The African Region - Medical News Today 30/08/06
The "alarming trend in HIV incidence" in the African Region calls for urgent measures to further control the progress of the epidemic", says WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo, in a report Tuesday to the fifty-sixth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa.
WHO Advises On Checking Harmful, Counterfeit, Substandard Medicines In Africa - Medical News Today 30/08/06
African countries have been urged to establish or strengthen their medicines regulatory authorities (MRAs) with a view to checking the proliferation of harmful, inefficacious, counterfeit and substandard medicines in the region.
Cheshire and Merseyside News
New code will stop organ scandal happening again - Daily Post 31/08/06
THE solicitor who represented Merseyside families involved in the Alder Hey organs scandal last night welcomed new rules that should stop such abuse ever happening again.
Cancer unit needs your cash - Crewe Chronicle 30/08/06
A £1m appeal to build a new cancer treatment centre at Leighton Hospital will be officially launched on Monday.
Cumbria and Lancashire News
‘Meningitis jab could save your child’s life’ - Carlisle News & Star 30/08/06
THE MENINGITIS Trust is encouraging parents across Cumbria to have their babies and toddlers immunised against a life-threatening strain of the disease when a new vaccine is introduced next Monday.
Greater Manchester News
Third of people will be obese in four years - Bolton Evening News 30/08/06
ONE in three people in Bolton will be obese in four years.
Tragedy-hit family back meningitis baby jabs - Bolton Evening News 30/08/06
THE FAMILY of a toddler who died from meningitis has welcomed plans to vaccinate babies against the potentially fatal virus.
Smoke ban at mental health sites - Bolton Evening News 30/08/06
A BAN on smoking has been imposed at Mental Health Trust buildings across Bolton.
Could Super Furry Animals Provide Clues For Baldness? - Medical News Today 30/08/06
Scientists looking at mice may have discovered why certain people are hairier than others in what could provide clues as to the reason some men go bald prematurely.
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