Friday, August 03, 2007

Another 15 Minutes...Health News from Fade





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Government takes on pharmaceutical giants to cut NHS drug prices - the Daily Mail 2nd August 2007

Health secretary Alan Johnson today tore up a pricefixing agreement with drug companies and the NHS.


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NHS drug costs to be renegotiated - BBC Health News 2nd August 2007

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Health, News, Drug Therapy, UK Health News, NHS, Costs, Daily Mail, Pharmaceutical Industry




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Kidney transplant 'failed after Boots drug mistake' - the Daily Mail 2nd August 2007

A father who could face a premature death after being given the wrong dose of drugs is suing Boots for more than £300,000.

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Health, News, Drug Therapy, Kidney Diseases, UK Health News, Transplantation Services, Daily Mail




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Neck massage 'helps blood pressure' - the Daily Mail 2nd August 2007

For many of us, it is the best way to unwind after a hard day's work. But scientists believe a regular neck massage could also prove a life-saver.

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Health, News, UK Health News, Massage, Daily Mail, Blood Pressure




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Eye surgeon on misconduct charge - BBC Health News 3rd August 2007

An eye surgeon's conduct has been found to have been inappropriate and unprofessional after a procedure left a children's author with a torn cornea.

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Health, News, Surgery, UK Health News, BBC Health News, Doctors




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'Stress risk' for British troops - BBC Health News 3rd August 2007

Prolonged periods of service in Iraq and Afghanistan are putting the armed forces at risk of psychological problems, UK research has suggested.


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Workload is mentally damaging to our troops - The Independent 3rd August 2007


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Iraq veterans suffer stress and alcoholism - The Guardian 3rd August 2007

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Health, News, Mental Health, UK Health News, Stress, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, BBC Health News




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Women over 40 'at risk' drinkers - BBC Health News 3rd August 2007

Women in their 40s are more likely to drink potentially harmful amounts on a night out than younger people, researchers in Cardiff have found.

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Health, News, UK Health News, Alcohol, Research, Womens Health, BBC Health News




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'Health juices' harm baby teeth - BBC Health News 3rd August 2007

Children's teeth are being damaged by "healthy" fruit juices, a dentists' group has warned.

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Health, News, Children, UK Health News, Diet, Dental Health, BBC Health News




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No-sex programmes 'not working' - BBC Health News 3rd August 2007

Sex abstinence programmes do not stop risky sexual behaviour or help in the prevention of unwanted pregnancy, a research team has concluded.

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Health, News, UK Health News, Sex Education, BBC Health News




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Probe into cancer patients' death - BBC Health News 3rd August 2007

Two patients at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital have died after a suspected overdose of cancer medication.


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Two cancer patients die after overdose of medication - The Guardian 3rd August 2007

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Health, News, Cancer, Drug Therapy, UK Health News, Hospitals, BBC Health News, medicines




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Pay offer on table for NHS staff - BBC Health News 3rd August 2007

The government has offered a new pay deal for NHS staff in England.

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Health, News, UK Health News, NHS, Pay, BBC Health News




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Broccoli 'stops' prostate cancer - BBC Health News 2nd August 2007

Eating broccoli and cauliflower regularly reduces the risk of deadly prostate cancer, say US researchers.

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Health, News, Cancer, UK Health News, Diet, Prostate Cancer, BBC Health News




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Cheshire and Merseyside News






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Mum suffered ‘gross neglect’ in hospital says coroner - Formby Times 2nd August 2007

A WOMAN who died in hospital endured “gross neglect” from medical staff, a coroner heard.

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Health, News, Medical Staff, Negligence, Cheshire and Merseyside Health News, Hospitals




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Cumbria and Lancashire News





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Former Health Boss Now Supports Controversial Shakeup - Blackburn Citizen 3rd August 2007

A FORMER health trust chairman has given his full support to the controversial shake-up of hospital services - after previously branding it "a waste of time".

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Health, News, Cumbria and Lancashire Health News, Hospitals




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How good is your doctors surgery? - Lancaster Today 3rd August 2007

The biggest ever survey of its kind has revealed wide variations across the district when it comes to patients getting to see their GP.

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Health, News, Cumbria and Lancashire Health News, GP, patients




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Greater Manchester News





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Population of mosquitos to soar - Wigan Today 2nd August 2007

An explosion in Wigan's blood-sucking insect population is feared as soaring temperatures follow the wet weather.

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Health, News, Greater Manchester Health News, Insect bites




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