National and International News
Nanotechnology kills cancer cells - BBC Health News 03/08/05
Nanotechnology has been harnessed to kill cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
Beijing combats pig-borne disease - BBC Health News 03/08/05
Beijing officials have imposed a series of measures to try to prevent the spread of a pig-borne bacterial disease that has killed at least 36 people.
Targets for salt in food relaxed - BBC Health News 03/08/05
Proposed targets to reduce the level of salt in food have been made less stringent after industry complaints.
'Robo-doc' to treat seriously ill - BBC Health News 03/08/05
An intelligent computer system which can imitate doctors' decisions about treatment for intensive care patients is being developed by scientists.
Cleansing method to cut CJD risk - BBC Health News 03/08/05
Scientists have developed a more effective way to rid surgical instruments of the infectious agents that cause CJD in humans.
TB vaccines 'fail poorer nations' - BBC Health News 03/08/05
Current TB vaccines are flawed and will fail to protect people living near the Equator, warn UK experts.
Baby famine link to schizophrenia - BBC Health News 03/08/05
Babies born during famine are at higher risk of schizophrenia, a study has found.
Brain-dead US woman has baby girl - BBC Health News 03/08/05
A brain-dead US woman who was kept alive for almost three months to give her foetus time to develop has given birth to a girl, two months premature.
Overambitious men prone to 'early life crisis' - The Guardian 03/08/05
Men in middle youth are increasingly enduring anxiety dubbed "early life crisis" as they attempt to fulfil overambitious aspirations for themselves and their families, a survey claims
Home test kits for bowel cancer - The Guardian 03/08/05
Cancer charities yesterday welcomed England's first home kits for testing for bowel cancer, a disease that kills more than 16,000 Britons a year.
Safe to keep taking the painkillers - The Times 03/08/05
Patients should continue to use common painkillers such as ibuprofen as prescribed despite their links with an increased risk of heart attacks, Europe’s medicines watchdog said yesterday.
Young men suffering from 'early life crisis' - The Times 08/03/05
ONE in seven of Britain’s young men is anxiety ridden, according to a new report. Instead of enjoying their carefree twenties and thirties, men are racked with worry about employment issues, time pressures and financing their lifestyles.
Drink and junk food binge raises health fears - The Times 03/08/05
A HUGE increase in alcohol and junk food sales is revealed today in a damning report on the nation’s diet.
Cancer screening by post to save thousands of lives - The Times 03/08/05
TWO MILLION people in their 60s will receive an odd package by post next April.
Postal screening for bowel cancer - Daily Mail 03/08/05
Bowel cancer screening by post will help save the lives of thousands of victims, the Government has said.
Green light for immunisation fund - Daily Mail 03/08/05
Chancellor Gordon Brown's scheme to create an international finance facility for immunisation, which aims to save the lives of five million children by 2015, has been given the green light.
Government defends choice policy - Daily Mail 03/08/05
The Government has defended offering patients increased choice over where they are treated after research suggested the public were less than impressed with the policy.
GP's widow to sue health bosses - Daily Mail 03/08/05
The widow of a village GP who killed himself while under investigation for allegedly referring too many patients to hospital is to sue health bosses.
More people call 'to find dentist' - Daily Mail 03/08/05
Growing numbers of people are calling the NHS Direct helpline asking about toothache and access to an NHS dentist, figures show.
Family 'unhappy' with MRSA report - Daily Mail 03/08/05
The family of a day-old baby who died in hospital after contracting the superbug MRSA have said they were not happy with a new report into the little boy's death.
Doctors warned of deadly infection - Daily Mail 03/08/05
Doctors have been warned to be on the lookout for a serious and potentially deadly infection whose symptoms could go unnoticed.
Cleaning method may stop CJD spread - Daily Mail 03/08/05
Scientists have developed a new hospital cleaning method that could stop the spread of the human form of "Mad Cow Disease", it has emerged.
Laser could dramatically improve cancer treatment - Daily Mail 03/08/05
An experimental laser therapy could dramatically improve the treatment of Cancer tumours, by using a "Trojan horse" technique, it has been revealed.
My shattered dream - Daily Mail 03/08/05
She has dreamed of being a doctor since she was 11, running up student debts of more than £50,000 to pursue her ambition.
Blowout Britain's junk diet - Daily Mail 03/08/05
Despite diets, health crusades and lifestyle gurus, Britons are eating more junk food and drinking more alcohol than ever.
New cleaning method may prevent spread of CJD - Daily Mail 03/08/05
Scientists have developed a new hospital cleaning method that could stop the spread of the human form of "Mad Cow Disease".
Family unhappy with report into MRSA baby death - Daily Mail 03/08/05
The family of a day-old baby who died in hospital after contracting the superbug MRSA say they are unhappy with a new report into the little boy's death.
Researcher uncovers details of how cancer spreads - Medical News Today 03/08/05
When cancer spreads, people often die. That's why a lot of cancer research and drugs focus on the metabolic pathways that allow cancer to metastasize -- to spread from one part of the body to another.
Dieting? Power of suggestion may help you avoid specific foods - Medical News Today 03/08/05
UCI psychologist shows memory manipulation may lessen appeal of certain unhealthy treats - Most dieters know that the mind is a powerful force in the battle of the bulge; but a new study led by psychologist Elizabeth Loftus shows that the malleable nature of human memory might be used to help people avoid certain fattening foods.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Linked to Obesity - Medical News Today 03/08/05
A new analysis of existing studies of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) finds that the risk for GERD symptoms, erosive esophagitis and esophageal cancer increases 1.5- to 2.0-fold with overweight or obesity compared with normal weight (Article, p. 199).
Non-Invasive Treatment Device for Arthritic Knee Patients, Bellacure, Inc - Medical News Today 03/08/05
Bellacure, Inc has just released a new patent-pending device shown in preliminary studies to offer significant pain relief without the use of surgery or drugs.
New series of books to help patients and carers through an illness, Royal Society of Medicine guides - Medical News Today 03/08/05
The Royal Society of Medicine, the UK's leading provider of continuing medical education, has teamed up with Hodder Education to publish a series of guides on some of the most common illnesses and conditions.
New Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to Be Rolled Out, UK - Medical News Today 03/08/05
All 60-69 year olds to be offered screening for disease that kills 16,000 a year - A new drive to help beat bowel cancer was unveiled today by Health Minister Rosie Winterton.
Kids Rule When It Comes to Mobile Healthcare, Diabetes - Medical News Today 03/08/05
Kids involved in various clinical studies around the world have been using wireless technology for managing their diabetes. They already enjoy the ease of use that comes from wireless connectivity between glucose sensors and insulin pumps as well as real-time wireless transmission of glucose meter data for more accurate and efficient management.
Electrical exercise system gives paralysis sufferers power to recover strength - Medical News Today 03/08/05
People affected by paralysis could enjoy more independence, better health and a higher quality of life thanks to an innovative system designed to improve fitness and increase arm strength.
Doctors should look out for acute cholangitis, says DTB - Medical News Today 03/08/05
Up to one in 11 patients admitted to hospital with gallstone disease has acute cholangitis (an infection of the biliary tree) which can quickly lead to septicaemia, shock and death. Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) reviews the diagnosis and subsequent management of patients with this condition.
BRCA1 Tumor Suppression Nullified by Cyclin D1 at the Estrogen Receptor - Medical News Today 03/08/05
For about a decade, scientists have recognized that many cases of hereditary breast cancer result from a mutation of a specific gene called BRCA1, which, in its normal state, helps keep tumor formation in check.
Brain pacemaker brings sense to nerve cells - Medical News Today 03/08/05
The Erwin Schrödinger Prize 2005 awarded by the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft (Donors' Association for the Promotion of Sciences and Humanities in Germany) goes to a Helmholtz-University research team from Jülich and Cologne.
Study examines criminal records of homicide offenders - Medical News Today 03/08/05
The prevalence of having a serious criminal record is far higher among persons arrested for homicide than for the general population, according to researchers analyzing data of all arrests and felony convictions in Illinois for 1990 - 2000.
Refugee mental health influenced by social and political factors - Medical News Today 03/08/05
Economic, social and cultural conditions before and after displacement influence the mental health of refugees, according to a meta-analysis published in this JAMA theme issue.
Prenatal exposure to famine increases risk of schizophrenia - Medical News Today 03/08/05
People born during a famine in China have an increased risk of schizophrenia, consistent with previous research suggesting a link between fetal nutritional deficiency and schizophrenia, according to a study in the August 3 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and human rights.
Practical screening tools for severely malnourished children in sub-Saharan Africa - Medical News Today 03/08/05
Even though severe malnutrition is a major cause of death among many hospitalized children in sub-Saharan Africa, the current recommended assessment method using weight for height to determine if a child is malnourished is not always feasible in these clinical settings.
Plastic surgery to restore facial defects - Helps give mentally disabled children a better lease on life - Medical News Today 03/08/05
Reconstructing severe facial deformities in children with mental disabilities can be a hard decision for parents. Insurance companies may consider some operations to be only for cosmetic purposes and refuse to cover them.
Mental health of war survivors - Medical News Today 03/08/05
In a survey of people who had experienced war-related events and traumas in the former Yugoslavia, researchers found that most survivors (79 percent) reported a sense of injustice in relation to perceived lack of redress for their trauma.
Largest study of unrelated bone marrow transplantation for leukemia serves as benchmark - Medical News Today 03/08/05
Together with 16 other institutions in the United States, University of Minnesota researchers led the largest study to date in patients with leukemia and related disorders undergoing bone marrow transplantation from unrelated donors.
London Free Press Examines HIV/AIDS in South Africa Following Photographer's Trip to Country - Medical News Today 03/08/05
The Ontario, Canada, London Free Press on Saturday began a series on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa, including photographs from Dave Chidley, a photographer for the... Free Press who recently visited the country.
EU Commission Donates $70M to Global Fund; Total Commitments Since 2002 Total More Than $500M - Medical News Today 03/08/05
The European Commission on Monday announced it has donated about $70 million to the... Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, VOA News reports. The donation brings the EC's total commitments to the fund since 2002 to more than $500 million (VOA News, 8/1).
'Smart' bio-nanotubes developed; may help in drug delivery - Medical News Today 03/08/05
Materials scientists working with biologists at the University of California, Santa Barbara have developed "smart" bio-nanotubes -- with open or closed ends -- that could be developed for drug or gene delivery applications.
Cognitive therapy effective in preventing repeat suicide attempts - Medical News Today 03/08/05
Adults who had attempted suicide reduced their risk of a repeat attempt by participating in a cognitive therapy program, compared to adults who received the usual care, according to a study in the August 3 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and human rights.
Few benefits, many costs associated with changing definition of 'abnormal' PSA level - Medical News Today 03/08/05
Lowering the current prostate-specific antigen (PSA) threshold for recommending a prostate biopsy may subject millions of men to unnecessary, potentially harmful medical procedures with no evidence that it will improve prostate cancer mortality rates, according to a new study in the August 3 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Kids' waistline indicates pre-diabetes risk - Reuters 03/08/05
Children with bigger waists are more likely to have insulin resistance, a condition that often leads to diabetes, according to new study findings.
Cobblestone mat walking helps elderly stay fit - Reuters 03/08/05
Conventional walking is good for older adults, and walking on a synthetic mat embedded with smooth stones is even better, researchers have shown.
Criminals make killing from fake drugs - Reuters 03/08/05
First it was fake CDs, jeans and Rolex watches. Now organized criminals are turning to counterfeit medicines as the latest money-spinner, with potentially lethal results.
Obesity ups likelihood of acid reflux disease - Reuters 03/08/05
Being obese increases the risk of developing gastro-esophageal reflux disease (known as GERD), in which stomach acid seeps into the esophagus, according to a new report.
Schizophrenia risk rises for babies born in famine - Reuters 03/08/05
Children born during China's 1959-61 famine were twice as likely to develop schizophrenia, confirming a link between nutritional deficiency and the mental illness, researchers said Tuesday.
C-section most common US hospital procedure -study - Reuters 03/08/05
The most common U.S. hospital procedure is the Caesarean section, with 1.2 million of the operations done each year, according to a government report issued on Tuesday.
'Why Do Men Have Nipples?' answered in new book - Reuters 03/08/05
Have you ever wondered why your teeth chatter when you're cold, or if you could really catch a disease from sitting on a toilet seat?
Mail order drugs could save U.S. billions -- study - Reuters 03/08/05
Ordering prescription drugs by mail rather than at a store pharmacy could save the nation's insurance program for the elderly and disabled up to $86 billion over 10 years, a study released on Tuesday found.
U.S. drug makers to review advertising complaints - Reuters 03/08/05
Drug makers will set up an office to review complaints about the marketing of prescription drugs, industry officials said on Tuesday as they moved to quiet rising criticism of glitzy commercials and magazine ads.
New cleaning process reduces hospital risk of vCJD - Reuters 03/08/05
A new cleaning process can reduce the risk of hospital transmission of the human form of mad cow disease, scientists said on Wednesday.
Diabetes raises pancreatic cancer risk - study - Reuters 03/08/05
Middle-aged and older Americans who are newly diagnosed with diabetes also appear to have a higher risk of deadly pancreatic cancer, according to a study published on Tuesday.
Brain dead American woman gives birth to girl - Reuters 03/08/05
A 26-year-old brain dead pregnant woman kept on life support for almost three months at a Virginia hospital gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Cheshire and Mersey News
Hospital nightmare for mums in labour - Crewe Chronicle 03/08/05
TWO mums-to-be from South Cheshire were left facing a desperate search for beds after Leighton Hospital's maternity ward closed.
Pub 'put cash before health' - Sandbach Chronicle 03/08/05
A MOTHER terminally ill with cancer has slammed a Sandbach pub for allowing regulars to smoke again after winning an award for its 'clean air' policy.
Hunt for patient - Warrington Guardian 02/08/05
A HUNT is on for a patient who has disappeared from Warrington Hospital.
Cumbria and Lancashire News
Final option for weight struggle - Lancashire Evening Telegraph 01/08/05
PIONEERING surgery to tackle obesity is to be offered for the first time in Lancashire.
Greater Manchester News
UK emissions 'set to rise' - Manchester Evening News 02/08/05
UK carbon dioxide emissions are set to rise again this year, despite the Government's pledge to take action to deal with climate change, Friends of the Earth said today.
Now smoking ban covers all Infirmary - Rochdale Observer 03/08/05
SMOKING will be stubbed out in the grounds of Rochdale Infirmary after hospital chiefs decided to extend its ban to take in the whole hospital site.
Baby unit worries linger on - Bury Times 01/08/05
CAMPAIGNERS trying to safeguard the future of Fairfield's special care baby unit and maternity services feel they are being kept in the dark after new plans failed to identify any threatened sites.
Hospital sale could bring in £543,000 - Bolton Evening News 01/08/05
BOLTON'S health bosses are hoping the sale of the former Hulton Hospital will net them more than half-a-million pounds.
Waiting lists blizted - Bolton Evening News 01/08/05
THREE hundred patients are being given MRI scans over the space of just seven days to dramatically reduce waiting lists at the Royal Bolton Hospital.
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