Asylum failings damage lives, says immigration watchdog – The Guardian 9th February 2010
“Parliamentary ombudsman says UK Border Agency is not managing its workload or resolving applications in time”
tags: Asylum Seekers, Work Load, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian
Restless Legs Syndrome might sound trivial – but far from it – The Guardian 9th February 2010
“Ekbom’s disease is a debilitating disorder and treatment is difficult”
tags: Neurology, Pain, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian
Make STD testing mandatory – The Guardian 8th February 2010
“Legal and financial disincentives stop people getting checked. Compulsory testing would halt the spread of chlamydia and HIV”
Brown unveils plan to give over-65s post-hospital home care – The Guardian 8th February 2010
“Offering up to six weeks of support means people could stay at home for longer, says PM”
tags: Patient Discharge, Domiciliary Care, Older People, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian
Additional Stories
- Elderly to be helped to return home from hospital, says Gordon Brown – The Independent 8th February 2010
- More people ‘fear losing independence in old age than death’, survey finds – Daily Telegraph 8th February 2010
Errant gene may make some people age faster: study – The Independent 9th February 2010
“Certain people carry a genetic variant that could shave three or four years off their life, according to a new study.
It is the first time that a gene has been directly linked to the ageing process, scientists from Britain and The Netherlands reported in the journal Nature Genetics.”
tags: Ageing, Genetics, Health, News, UHN, The Independent
British pub fights get safer with new design glasses – The Independent 9th February 2010
“Drunken pub fights in Britain are set to get safer with the invention of a strengthened beer glass that health authorities hope will cut the huge bill for treating inebriated brawlers.
The traditional pint glass – which holds just over half a litre of beer and is favoured by drinkers across Britain – has been redesigned so it is harder to smash, said Design Bridge, the company behind two prototypes.”
tags: Violent People, Alcohol, Health and Safety, Accident and Emergency Departments, Health, News, UHN, The Independent
Hospital gowns get Ben de Lisi makeover to cover patients’ dignity – The Times 9th February 2010
“The end is in sight for hospital gowns that force patients to wander the wards with their dignity hanging out.
The traditional gown — backless, draughty and secured by only a couple of ties — is already being shed by hospitals in Bristol. Now this humiliating staple of slapstick comedy is to get a Hollywood-style makeover. “
tags: Privacy, Dignity, Hospitals, Health, News, UHN, The Times
Additional Story
Complacent middle-aged women match teenagers for unplanned pregnancy – The Times 9th February 2010
“Complacency about contraception and fertility in middle age is resulting in similar rates of unplanned pregnancies among over-40s as in the under-16s, fertility campaigners warn.
Data for England and Wales from the Office for National Statistics shows abortion rates in the 40-44 age group are four per 1,000 women — the same as for girls under 16. “
tags: Contraception, Health, News, Ageing, UHN, Human Fertility, The Times
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Shortage of hospital pharmacists ‘putting patients at risk’ – Daily Telegraph 9th February 2010
“A critical shortage of hospital pharmacists is putting patient safety at risk, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, has warned. “
Doctor says stem cell treatment for MS was ‘worth a try’ despite no evidence it worked – Daily Telegraph 9th February 2010
“A doctor alleged to have administered a stem cell therapy treatment in a ”wholly illegitimate, misleading and dishonest” way to multiple sclerosis sufferers today told a disciplinary hearing the process in principle was ”worth a try”. “
Depressed people do not feel blue – they feel grey – Daily Telegraph 9th February 2010
“Depressed people do not feel blue, they feel grey, a new study shows. “
Pre-school children should live as they did 25 years ago – study – Daily Telegraph 8th february 2010
“Young children should live as they did a generation ago to help prevent obesity, a new study shows. “
tags: Sleep, Diet, Nutrition, Health, News, Children, Obesity, UHN, Daily Telegraph
Additional Story
Primary schoolgirls getting pregnant aged 10 – Daily Telegraph 8th February 2010
“Primary schoolgirls as young as 10 are getting pregnant, according to new figures released under the Freedom of Information Act. “
tags: Pregnancy, Schools, Young People, Children, UHN, Health, News, Freedom of Information, Daily Telegraph
Additional Story
You really can be bored to death, study shows – Daily Telegraph 8th February 2010
“It really is possible to be bored to death, scientists have found, after research showed those who live tedious lives are twice as likely to die young. “
tags: Psychology, Mortality, UHN, Health, News, Heart Diseases, Stroke, Daily Telegraph
Gene test to be offered to couples planning children – Daily Telegraph 8th February 2010
“Couples planning to have children will be able to take a test to see if they are at risk of having a baby with a genetic disease, it has been reported. “
tags: Genetics, Ethics, Diagnosis, Health, News, UHN, Obstetrics, Daily Telegraph
Supermarkets discounting alcohol despite calls for curbs – Daily Telegraph 8th February 2010
“Supermarkets are offering more discounts on alcohol despite calls to end special deals. “
tags: Alcohol, Health, News, UHN, Daily Telegraph
“Women serving in the Armed Forces are twice as likely to suffer from mental health issues as men, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Defence. “
tags: Armed Forces, Health, News, UHN, Mental Health, Womens Health, Daily Telegraph
Funding of Labour home care cancer plan questioned by critics – Daily Telegraph 8th February 2010
“A Labour plan for every cancer patient to have one to one care in their homes has been called into questioned by opposition parties who said the Government has failed to explain how it will be funded. “
tags: Personalisation, Financial Management, Health Economics, Personal Budgets, Cancer, Nursing, NHS, Health, News, Politics, UHNs, UHN, Daily Telegraph
Additional Story
Does vCJD still pose a major public health threat? – Daily Telegraph 8th February 2010
“As families who lost loved ones attempt to renegotiate their compensation in the courts we look at the latest information on mad cow disease “
tags: Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Jurisprudence, UHN, Health, News, Daily Telegraph
“Couples are to be offered a simple test to stop them passing on any of more than 100 genetic diseases to their children.
The £700 kit, which could be available in weeks, is billed as having the power to eliminate illnesses such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anaemia. “
tags: Genetics, Ethics, Diagnosis, Health, News, UHN, Obstetrics, Disabilities, Daily Mail
“Fury as 48 key medicines run out because of shameless profiteering by drug companies
Breast cancer patient Marion Wilkes was naturally a little anxious when she couldn’t get her prescription drugs. Marion, a human resources specialist from Thame in Oxfordshire, was diagnosed with cancer three years ago. After two operations followed by radiotherapy, she was prescribed Arimidex – a once-a-day tablet – for five years. “
tags: Pharmaceutical Industry, Ethics, Health, News, Health Economics, Financial Management, UHN, Daily Mail
“Millions of Britons suffer from chronic sinusitis, which causes pain, difficulty breathing and loss of smell and taste. David Clamp, 38, a data centre technician from London, underwent a new, less invasive operation to cure it. “
tags: Sinus, Surgery, Health, News, UHN, Daily Mail
Under the microscope: Marie Helvin on her secret alternative to Botox – Daily Mail 9th February 2010
“In this week’s health quiz, the model and author, 57, talks pills, depression and her fear of falling flat on her face”
tags: Physical Activity, Drug Therapy, Vitamins, Diet, Nutrition, Health, News, UHN, Daily Mail
“Most men take better care of their car than their body, and their health suffers as a result.
Men’s life expectancy is almost six years shorter than women’s – they’re four times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease and have higher death rates for almost every form of cancer (by the time they seek help, the cancer has spread). “
tags: Mens Health, Health, News, UHN, Daily Mail
“When it comes to politics, bananas can cause a whole bunch of trouble.
David Miliband never fully recovered his status as a serious politician after waving one in front of TV cameras during his botched leadership coup in 2008.
And if he’s not careful, Gordon Brown could also fall foul of the fruit.”
tags: Diet, Nutrition, Health, News, UHN, Daily Mail
“When the new GP contract was under negotiation six years ago, doctors’ representatives could not believe that the Government turned out to be such a pushover. In essence, GPs were offered more money in return for fewer responsibilities.
One negotiator from the British Medical Association, the doctors’ professional body, said that he and his colleagues were so stunned at the terms proposed that they thought it was ‘a bit of a laugh’. “
tags: Primary Care, Health, News, UHN, Pay, Complaints, Quality, Medical Staff, Daily Mail
Yes, Bea, boxing is a knockout way to get fitter – even at 70! – Daily Mail 8th February 2010
“People’s reaction does not vary much. ‘You’re doing what?’ they gasp. ‘Learning to box.’ ‘You’re crazy!’ Here I am, a woman just turned 70, a writer with chronic fatigue syndrome.
‘And you’ve just had a heart operation.’ My friends shake their heads. “
tags: Physical Activity, Health, News, UHN, Daily Mail, Ageing
Let’s hear it for the 21st century ear trumpet – Daily Mail 8th February 2010
“Eight million Britons suffer from hearing loss. Many don’t need a hearing aid, but require something to help make conversation clearer, which is where hand-held ‘amplifiers’ come in. But how good are they? “
tags: Hearing, Deafness, Health, News, UHN, Disabilities, Daily Mail
“A generation of Britons could be putting their health at risk by wrongly self-diagnosing a food allergy or intolerance, one of the UK’s leading experts warns.
‘Instead of having their condition medically diagnosed and treating the root cause of their symptoms, millions of people are needlessly cutting whole food groups out of their diet,’ says Dr Carina Venter, allergy specialist at the University of Portsmouth. “
tags: Hypersensitivity, Psychology, Health, News, UHN, Daily Mail
ASK THE DOCTOR: The pill that can banish the mystery of restless legs – Daily Mail 8th February 2010
“I have suffered with restless legs syndrome for several years. Every doctor I’ve consulted tells me that there is no cure, but can this possibly be correct? I spend several hours almost every nightwalking about unable to lie still in bed, which of course causes extreme tiredness during daytime hours. I would be so grateful for your advice. “
tags: Diagnosis, Pain, Dermatology, Health, News, UHN, Daily Mail
“When little Bella Flint fell ill, a GP ruled the child was probably just attention seeking after becoming unsettled by the arrival of a baby sister.
Luckily, the four-year-old’s mother was not so quick to dismiss her symptoms and set about diagnosing Bella herself, with the aid of the internet. “
tags: Brain Tumours, Diagnosis, Primary Care, Quality, Internet, Health, News, UHN, Daily Mail
“A young father has amazed doctors by surviving for 18 minutes after his heart stopped beating.
Heart attack victim Rob Waggett, 31, had stopped breathing and his wife Dianna had given up all hope that he would come round.”
tags: Myocardial Infarction, Ambulance Services, Resuscitation, Health, News, UHN, Daily Mail
“When Karen Saunders was offered a foot operation on the NHS a year earlier than expected, she gratefully accepted.
What she hadn’t been told, however, was that she would be in the hands of a French team drafted in to help meet Government waiting list targets. “
tags: Surgery, Negligence, Health, News, NHS, UHN, Orthopaedics, Daily Mail
Exercise ‘cuts risk of developing painful gallstones’ – BBC Health News 8th February 2010
“Doing lots of exercise drastically cuts the risk of developing painful gallstones, UK researchers have found.
Gallstones are common but only 30% of cases have symptoms and complications. “
tags: Physical Activity, Gallstones, Health, News, UHN, BBC Health News
GPs make population rise warning – BBC Health News 8th February 2010
“New GP practices should be set up in areas of Scotland which are likely to see population increases, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said.
The organisation said the country’s population was predicted to rise by 7% within the next 23 years. “
tags: Primary Care, Population Dynamics, Health, News, UHN, BBC Health News
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