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Let premature babies under 23 weeks die, doctors told - The Guardian 16/11/06
Premature babies born before they have been in the womb for 23 weeks should only be resuscitated in exceptional circumstances, according to recommendations expected to be adopted in hospitals throughout the UK.
'Her suffering was prolonged' - The Guardian 16/11/06
The Big Question: Should doctors try to save extremely premature babies? - The Independent 16/11/06
Critics condemn '23-week' premature baby ban - The Independent 16/11/06
Very premature babies 'should not be treated' - The Times 16/11/06
'Throwaway babies and a timetable that means the loss of humanity' - The Telegraph 16/11/06
Ethics body sets limit for baby treatment - The Telegraph 16/11/06
What the report recommends - The Telegraph 16/11/06
Blunders that led to murder by mental patient - The Guardian 16/11/06
The needs of dangerous psychiatric patients are being put before the safety of the general public, according to a report to be published today on the murder of a retired banker by a mental health patient.
NHS software group chairman fights to keep job at Spirent - The Guardian 16/11/06
John Weston, the chairman of embattled NHS software group iSoft, fended off an attempt last night to eject him from the chairmanship of telecoms group Spirent Communications.
People - The Guardian 16/11/06
There should be more of this sort of thing. George Michael yesterday announced he will play a free concert for NHS nurses five days before Christmas. The gig at Camden's Roundhouse will mark the end of the singer's European tour.
Salmonella 'found in one imported box in 30' - The Times 16/11/06
SALMONELLA is present in one in every thirty boxes of imported eggs on sale in England, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) estimates. The figure rises to about one in eight boxes among eggs brought in from Spain, the agency said.
Salmonella risk in imported eggs - BBC Health News 16/11/06
Healthy living - The Times 16/11/06
If the new campaign to prevent sexual disease (report, Nov 11) is to be effective, it must also be consistent, year after year. In November 1986 the Government, in which I was Health Secretary, launched a campaign against HIV/Aids with the slogan “Don’t die of ignorance”.
What is a social enterprise? - The Telegraph 16/11/06
Social enterprises are becoming an increasingly popular business model and some such as The Big Issue, Café Direct and the Fifteen restaurant chain run by Jamie Oliver enjoy high profile success. But what makes today's entrepreneurs want to start such a business and what are the legal structures which can help them to do so?
What is the Government doing for social enterprises? - The Telegraph 16/11/06
Eating disorder guidelines issued - BBC Health News 16/11/06
New guidelines aimed at improving the care of people with eating disorders have been issued by the health service watchdog.
Consultants contract under fire - BBC Health News 16/11/06
Patients in Scotland have not benefited from a new NHS consultants contract, according to a report by MSPs.
Doctors examine NHS change plans - BBC Health News 16/11/06
Two intensive care consultants at a West Sussex hospital have produced their own report about proposed health service changes in the county.
Heart 'can carry out own repairs' - BBC Health News 16/11/06
Scientists have shown that cells in the heart's outer layer can migrate deeper into a failing organ to carry out essential repairs.
Warning over rise in syphilis - BBC Health News 16/11/06
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is warning of a dramatic increase in the number of cases of syphilis.
Migrants 'carry disease burden' - BBC Health News 15/11/06
Migrants make up about 70% of TB, HIV and malaria cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a report has found.
Big increase in NHS complaints - BBC Health News 15/11/06
The number of written complaints received by frontline NHS trusts in England jumped by more than 5% during 2005-06.
International News
Stored embryo has no right to life, court rules - The Times 16/11/06
FROZEN embryos do not have a right to life, the Irish High Court ruled yesterday, refusing the demand from a 41-year-old mother of two to have three frozen embryos returned to her.
Big pharma's help to the developing world - The Guardian 16/11/06
Pharmaceutical companies are playing a leading role in addressing developing-world health issues (Rich countries 'blocking cheap drugs for developing world', November 14). The lack of doctors, nurses, clinics and even basic matters such as food and clean water supplies are the key, rather than the prices of medicines.
BSE requires real vigilance - The Times 16/11/06
The US Department of Agriculture has reported a mutation of the prion gene in one of the three BSE cases identified in the US. The mutation is identical to a human mutation that causes one of the commonest forms of familial CJD. The same mutation (unconfirmed) has been identified in another BSE animal in France.
Clues to pandemic bird flu found - BBC Health News 16/11/06
Scientists believe they have identified some of the key steps needed for avian flu to develop into the deadly pandemic strain of the disease.
Stem cells 'treat muscle disease' - BBC Health News 15/11/06
A stem cell breakthrough could lead to a treatment for muscular dystrophy (MD), research has revealed.
Cheshire and Merseyside News
Alder Hey set to stay put as planners back park site - Liverpool Echo 16/11/06
THE world-renowned Alder Hey children's hospital looks set to stay in Liverpool, after city planning officials gave their backing to a contentious scheme to re-build it on green space.
Field threat to Alder Hey - Liverpool Echo 15/11/06
ALDER Hey managers have to win approval from the country's sports rulers before starting work on their new hospital.
Trust targets staff bullying - Crewe Chronicle 15/11/06
BOSSES are joining a national drive to banish bullies from Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
Prostate cancer awareness revved up - Northwich Chronicle 15/11/06
CANCER campaigner Gary Steele says his latest public awareness drive has been a big success.
Wish list for a better health service - Northwich Chronicle 15/11/06
ENHANCED rehabilitation services, especially for those people recovering from a stroke, improved palliative care services and better mental health care for older people.
Annoyed over health report - Northwich Guardian 15/11/06
THE Healthcare Commission published its annual report for Leighton Hospital and gave it a resounding two weaks'.
Top class treatment - Northwich Guardian 15/11/06
MY husband has been admitted to Leighton four times in the past few years, always an emergency. He has attended many outpatient clinics and still does. I have been a day case patient and also attended as an outpatient.
Fears as Leighton closes ward - Northwich Guardian 15/11/06
MENTAL health services at Leighton Hospital are to be reduced following a public consultation.
Hospital shuttle bus access issues - Warrington Guardian 15/11/06
A FREE shuttle bus which started ferrying staff and patients between Halton and Warrington hospitals is not suitable for wheelchair users, warn disabled groups.
Cumbria and Lancashire News
Council stubs out smoking breaks - Liverpool Daily Post 15/11/06
A NORTH West council has become the first in the country to stub out cigarette breaks.
One gel of a mess - Lancashire Telegraph 15/11/06
LIFE-SAVING hand-gel dispensers in East Lancashire's hospitals are dirty, lying empty and not working properly, a study by health chiefs has found.
NHS top boss set to help out PCT - Lancashire Telegraph 15/11/06
ONE of East Lancashire's top hospital bosses has had to leave his post for four months to help out another health authority.
Greater Manchester News
Fast track treatment for sexual health - Manchester Evening News 15/11/06
A NORTH West council has become the first in the country to stub out cigarette breaks.
Smokers are falling short - The Bolton News 15/11/06
THE number of smokers quitting in Bolton has fallen behind the target set for the town by the Government.
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