Changes to the NHS in England have created an "unholy mess", the editors of three leading journals have said.
With the overhaul just over a year away, the joint editorial by the Health Service Journal, Nursing Times and British Medical Journal acknowledged it was unlikely it could be stopped now.
But it predicted the changes would be so destructive another reorganisation would be needed within five years.
And it urged politicians to learn from the
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
VIDEO: Day to day work of a social worker
Tragic cases such as Baby P and Victoria ClimbiƩ thrust the social work profession into the media spotlight, but few understand the complexities behind the work of child protection social workers.
A new BBC Two programme, Protecting our Children, follows child protection teams in Bristol as they make life-changing decisions for the city's children.
A social worker, Sallyanne Jones, and the director of children's services in Bristol, Annie Hudson, spoke
A new BBC Two programme, Protecting our Children, follows child protection teams in Bristol as they make life-changing decisions for the city's children.
A social worker, Sallyanne Jones, and the director of children's services in Bristol, Annie Hudson, spoke
VIDEO: Mystery illness at US high school
High school students in the small community of Leroy, New York State, have been coming down with strange tics and verbal outbursts, with no obvious cause.
Some medics believe their symptoms are brought on by mass hysteria, but now environmental activist Erin Brockovich has said she believes a toxic chemical spill 40 years ago could be to blame for the mysterious illness.
The BBC's Laura Trevelyan reports.
Some medics believe their symptoms are brought on by mass hysteria, but now environmental activist Erin Brockovich has said she believes a toxic chemical spill 40 years ago could be to blame for the mysterious illness.
The BBC's Laura Trevelyan reports.
Plan to tackle tropical diseases
30 January 2012
Last updated at 16:55
Article written by
Fergus Walsh
Medical correspondent
More from Fergus
It is hoped to cut the number of cases of river blindness substantially
Politicians, health experts and drug companies have agreed a plan to combat 10 neglected tropical diseases over the next decade.
They
Last updated at 16:55
Article written by
Fergus Walsh
Medical correspondent
More from Fergus
It is hoped to cut the number of cases of river blindness substantially
Politicians, health experts and drug companies have agreed a plan to combat 10 neglected tropical diseases over the next decade.
They
SA fears over 'leaking' condoms
30 January 2012
Last updated at 17:33
South Africa has one of the highest HIV infection rates
South Africa's leading HIV group has warned that large numbers of "faulty" condoms are in circulation in the Bloemfontein area, despite a recall.
The problem with the condoms was discovered after people complained to the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC).
Health authorities have
Last updated at 17:33
South Africa has one of the highest HIV infection rates
South Africa's leading HIV group has warned that large numbers of "faulty" condoms are in circulation in the Bloemfontein area, despite a recall.
The problem with the condoms was discovered after people complained to the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC).
Health authorities have
Skin transformed into brain cells
31 January 2012
Last updated at 00:13
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
Skin cells have been converted directly into cells which develop into the main components of the brain, by researchers studying mice in California.
The experiment, reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, skipped the
Last updated at 00:13
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
Skin cells have been converted directly into cells which develop into the main components of the brain, by researchers studying mice in California.
The experiment, reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, skipped the
Deadline for organ donation law
31 January 2012
Last updated at 07:41
The Welsh government published a white paper in November
A Welsh government consultation into presumed consent organ donation is about to end, with the findings likely to be published within a month.
It is the next stage in plans for a soft opt-out system whereby people will have to object if they want to avoid being automatically placed on the
Last updated at 07:41
The Welsh government published a white paper in November
A Welsh government consultation into presumed consent organ donation is about to end, with the findings likely to be published within a month.
It is the next stage in plans for a soft opt-out system whereby people will have to object if they want to avoid being automatically placed on the
NHS changes branded 'unholy mess'
31 January 2012
Last updated at 00:09
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
The new system could 'go live' in April 2013
Changes to the NHS in England have created an "unholy mess", the editors of three leading journals have said.
With the overhaul just over a year away, the joint editorial by the Health Service Journal,
Last updated at 00:09
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
The new system could 'go live' in April 2013
Changes to the NHS in England have created an "unholy mess", the editors of three leading journals have said.
With the overhaul just over a year away, the joint editorial by the Health Service Journal,
Monday, 30 January 2012
VIDEO: Fake vodka health fears
Sarah Sturdey goes on the trail of the people producing illegal alcohol and finds out the sometimes dire consequences for those who drink it.
In 2011 student Lauren Platts, who is studying at Sheffield University, bought a cheap bottle of what she thought was vodka.
After drinking about a third of a bottle mixed with lemonade she spent the next two days unable to get out of bed.
She tells BBC Inside Out how her eyesight was badly damaged by drinking
In 2011 student Lauren Platts, who is studying at Sheffield University, bought a cheap bottle of what she thought was vodka.
After drinking about a third of a bottle mixed with lemonade she spent the next two days unable to get out of bed.
She tells BBC Inside Out how her eyesight was badly damaged by drinking
Paramedics to tweet 'daily life'
29 January 2012
Last updated at 11:58
Mr Cartwright said the project was "sure to be informative and interesting"
North West ambulance crews are to share their "day-to-day working life" via Twitter.
Five North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) crews from Liverpool, Burnley, Kendal, Crewe and Manchester will take part in the week-long project.
NWAS Director of Emergency Services
Last updated at 11:58
Mr Cartwright said the project was "sure to be informative and interesting"
North West ambulance crews are to share their "day-to-day working life" via Twitter.
Five North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) crews from Liverpool, Burnley, Kendal, Crewe and Manchester will take part in the week-long project.
NWAS Director of Emergency Services
Poots 'no' to baby deaths inquiry
30 January 2012
Last updated at 08:12
Caolan was 10 days old when he died
The Health Minister, Edwin Poots, has told the father of a baby who died from pseudomonas there would be no public inquiry into the deaths.
Gavin Burke's baby son, Caolan, died in Altnagelvin in December, just weeks before three babies died from a different strain of the bacteria in Belfast.
Mr Poots
Last updated at 08:12
Caolan was 10 days old when he died
The Health Minister, Edwin Poots, has told the father of a baby who died from pseudomonas there would be no public inquiry into the deaths.
Gavin Burke's baby son, Caolan, died in Altnagelvin in December, just weeks before three babies died from a different strain of the bacteria in Belfast.
Mr Poots
Bacterial disguise evades vaccine
29 January 2012
Last updated at 18:47
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria can cause pneumonia and meningitis.
Some bacteria can evade efforts to vaccinate against them by wearing a new disguise, researchers say.
A study, published in Nature Genetics, tracked how pneumococcus
Last updated at 18:47
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria can cause pneumonia and meningitis.
Some bacteria can evade efforts to vaccinate against them by wearing a new disguise, researchers say.
A study, published in Nature Genetics, tracked how pneumococcus
'Steady increase' in cosmetic ops
30 January 2012
Last updated at 03:30
Breast augmentation made up about a quarter of procedures last year
There was a "steady" 6% rise in cosmetic surgery procedures carried out in Britain last year, figures show.
Data from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) showed more than 10,000 of the 43,000 procedures were breast augmentations.
For men, nose
Last updated at 03:30
Breast augmentation made up about a quarter of procedures last year
There was a "steady" 6% rise in cosmetic surgery procedures carried out in Britain last year, figures show.
Data from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) showed more than 10,000 of the 43,000 procedures were breast augmentations.
For men, nose
'Take both arms' blood pressure'
30 January 2012
Last updated at 02:40
Measuring blood pressure in both arms should be routine because the difference between left and right arm could indicate underlying health problems, says a study review.
The Lancet research found that a large difference could mean an increased risk of vascular disease and death.
Although existing guidelines state that blood pressure should
Last updated at 02:40
Measuring blood pressure in both arms should be routine because the difference between left and right arm could indicate underlying health problems, says a study review.
The Lancet research found that a large difference could mean an increased risk of vascular disease and death.
Although existing guidelines state that blood pressure should
Testicular zap 'may stop sperm'
30 January 2012
Last updated at 01:38
Can ultrasound be used in male contraception?
A dose of ultrasound to the testicles can stop the production of sperm, according to researchers investigating a new form of contraception.
A study on rats published in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology showed that sound waves could be used to reduce sperm counts to levels that would cause
Last updated at 01:38
Can ultrasound be used in male contraception?
A dose of ultrasound to the testicles can stop the production of sperm, according to researchers investigating a new form of contraception.
A study on rats published in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology showed that sound waves could be used to reduce sperm counts to levels that would cause
Elderly 'hit as social care cut'
30 January 2012
Last updated at 03:17
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
Ministers are looking to publish plans for social care reform in the spring
Spending on social care for the elderly in England is falling this year - despite the assurances of ministers, an analysis by campaigners suggests.
The Age UK report said
Last updated at 03:17
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
Ministers are looking to publish plans for social care reform in the spring
Spending on social care for the elderly in England is falling this year - despite the assurances of ministers, an analysis by campaigners suggests.
The Age UK report said
Working out? Time your meals right
By Mayo Clinic staff
When you work out after a big meal, you may feel sluggish or have cramps or an upset stomach. That's because your muscles and your digestive system are competing with each other for energy. On the flip side, if you don't eat before you exercise, especially right away in the morning, you may feel weak, faint or tired. To strike the right balance, eat a light snack before exercising. After a big meal, wait a few hours before hitting the gym.
See
When you work out after a big meal, you may feel sluggish or have cramps or an upset stomach. That's because your muscles and your digestive system are competing with each other for energy. On the flip side, if you don't eat before you exercise, especially right away in the morning, you may feel weak, faint or tired. To strike the right balance, eat a light snack before exercising. After a big meal, wait a few hours before hitting the gym.
See
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Student's death after meningitis
29 January 2012
Last updated at 11:18
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The student, who has not been named, is believed to have died between Thursday night and Friday morning
Fake drugs in NHS never recovered
29 January 2012
Last updated at 04:59
By Phil Kemp
Reporter, 5 live Investigates
72,000 packs of counterfeit drugs entered the UK supply chain in 2007 - 25,000 remain untraced
Only eight people out of several thousand who received counterfeit drugs from the NHS in an incident in 2007 have been identified.
Of those eight, only three
Last updated at 04:59
By Phil Kemp
Reporter, 5 live Investigates
72,000 packs of counterfeit drugs entered the UK supply chain in 2007 - 25,000 remain untraced
Only eight people out of several thousand who received counterfeit drugs from the NHS in an incident in 2007 have been identified.
Of those eight, only three
Saturday, 28 January 2012
VIDEO: Contaminated drugs given to 40,000
More than 100 people have died in Lahore after taking contaminated heart medicine, Pakistan officials have said.
The deaths, which span a three-week period, are linked to a batch of faulty drugs given to over 40,000 cardiac patients at a government-run hospital.
The owners of three pharmaceutical companies have now been arrested.
Orla Guerin reports.
The deaths, which span a three-week period, are linked to a batch of faulty drugs given to over 40,000 cardiac patients at a government-run hospital.
The owners of three pharmaceutical companies have now been arrested.
Orla Guerin reports.
Family carers missing out on support
Friday January 27 2012
Carers can get vital support via an assessment, says cancer charity
Carers can get vital support via an assessment, says cancer charity
VIDEO: Protest over disability cuts
Activists campaigning for people with disabilities are carrying out what they are calling a "disruptive act of civil disobedience" in London today to protest against the government's Welfare Reform Bill.
The campaigners from disability groups and the group, UK Uncut argue that the new policies will cause hundreds of thousands of families to lose their homes or become "imprisoned" inside.
The government argues that the universal credit will create a
The campaigners from disability groups and the group, UK Uncut argue that the new policies will cause hundreds of thousands of families to lose their homes or become "imprisoned" inside.
The government argues that the universal credit will create a
Right-to-die case wins first step
27 January 2012
Last updated at 17:19
Martin wants assurances that his doctors and lawyers won't be prosecuted for helping him
A man who was virtually paralysed by a stroke has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die.
Known only as Martin, he would require professionals to help as his wife has said she will not assist him.
But current guidance suggests
Last updated at 17:19
Martin wants assurances that his doctors and lawyers won't be prosecuted for helping him
A man who was virtually paralysed by a stroke has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die.
Known only as Martin, he would require professionals to help as his wife has said she will not assist him.
But current guidance suggests
Anti-inteferon alpha monoclonal antibodies and methods for use
Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods that include antibodies that selectively neutralize a bioactivity of at least two interferon alpha (“IFNĪ±”) protein subtypes for the protein subtypes A, 2, B2, C, F, G, H2, I, J1, K, 4a, 4b and WA, but does not neutralize at least one bioactivity of IFNĪ± protein subtype D. Examples of bioactivity for measurement include activation of the MxA promoter or antiviral activity and variants, derivatives and fragments thereof.
New Psoriasis Guidelines Expand Treatment Options
By Nancy Walsh, Staff Writer, MedPage TodayPublished: January 27, 2012Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco.
Action Points
Newer biologic agents for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis do not carry the risk of end-organ toxicities found with older, conventional systemic agents and can be considered for first-line use in some cases,
Action Points
Newer biologic agents for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis do not carry the risk of end-organ toxicities found with older, conventional systemic agents and can be considered for first-line use in some cases,
NHS 'in peril if shake-up fails'
28 January 2012
Last updated at 09:50
The NHS is facing the biggest shake-up since it was founded by Aneurin Bevan in 1948
More than 50 GPs in new clinical commissioning groups have warned that the NHS in England may be "in peril" if government changes are derailed.
In a Daily Telegraph letter, they say opposition from the British Medical Association is not representative
Last updated at 09:50
The NHS is facing the biggest shake-up since it was founded by Aneurin Bevan in 1948
More than 50 GPs in new clinical commissioning groups have warned that the NHS in England may be "in peril" if government changes are derailed.
In a Daily Telegraph letter, they say opposition from the British Medical Association is not representative
Exercise: Are you working hard enough?
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Friday, 27 January 2012
Abbott quits MPs' abortion group
26 January 2012
Last updated at 14:14
Diane Abbott said she had joined the cross-party group in "good faith"
A shadow health minister has resigned from a cross-party group on counselling given to pregnant women by abortion providers, dismissing it as a "front" for those who want it outlawed.
Labour MP Diane Abbott said she had "no doubt" the government wanted to bring about such a
Last updated at 14:14
Diane Abbott said she had joined the cross-party group in "good faith"
A shadow health minister has resigned from a cross-party group on counselling given to pregnant women by abortion providers, dismissing it as a "front" for those who want it outlawed.
Labour MP Diane Abbott said she had "no doubt" the government wanted to bring about such a
More men 'have oral cancer virus'
27 January 2012
Last updated at 01:27
The HPV virus causes cancers and genital warts
Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is more common among men than women, leading to an increased risk for men of head and neck cancers, a US study suggests.
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study assessed around 5,500 people aged 14 to 69.
Around 10% of men had
Last updated at 01:27
The HPV virus causes cancers and genital warts
Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is more common among men than women, leading to an increased risk for men of head and neck cancers, a US study suggests.
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study assessed around 5,500 people aged 14 to 69.
Around 10% of men had
Carers 'missing out on support'
27 January 2012
Last updated at 01:20
Half of carers polled experienced mental health problems
People looking after someone with cancer are missing out on "vital support and benefits", a charity has warned.
An Ipsos MORI survey of 386 carers for Macmillan Cancer Support suggests 49% have no support of any kind.
Just 5% have had a carers' assessment by their local authority to
Last updated at 01:20
Half of carers polled experienced mental health problems
People looking after someone with cancer are missing out on "vital support and benefits", a charity has warned.
An Ipsos MORI survey of 386 carers for Macmillan Cancer Support suggests 49% have no support of any kind.
Just 5% have had a carers' assessment by their local authority to
Breast implant boss faces charges
27 January 2012
Last updated at 00:36
Mr Mas told police his employees were ordered to hide the silicone
The owner of a French breast implant maker that sparked a safety scare faces charges of "involuntary injury", his lawyer says.
He said Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) founder Jean-Claude Mas, 72, had been freed on bail of 100,000 euro ($130,000).
In 2010, France banned PIP
Last updated at 00:36
Mr Mas told police his employees were ordered to hide the silicone
The owner of a French breast implant maker that sparked a safety scare faces charges of "involuntary injury", his lawyer says.
He said Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) founder Jean-Claude Mas, 72, had been freed on bail of 100,000 euro ($130,000).
In 2010, France banned PIP
Babies' brains 'show autism risk'
27 January 2012
Last updated at 00:01
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
Spotting autism earlier can help with treatment, it is believed
It may be possible to detect autism at a much earlier age than previously thought, according to an international team of researchers.
A study published in Current Biology
Last updated at 00:01
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
Spotting autism earlier can help with treatment, it is believed
It may be possible to detect autism at a much earlier age than previously thought, according to an international team of researchers.
A study published in Current Biology
Massive decline in deadly heart attacks
Thursday January 26 2012
Fewer people are having heart attacks, and those that do are more likely to survive them
Fewer people are having heart attacks, and those that do are more likely to survive them
Government escapes NHS rebellion
27 January 2012
Last updated at 05:22
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
The health bill is working its way through Parliament
The government appears to have escaped a rebellion by the medical establishment over its controversial NHS reforms in England.
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges had been preparing to
Last updated at 05:22
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
The health bill is working its way through Parliament
The government appears to have escaped a rebellion by the medical establishment over its controversial NHS reforms in England.
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges had been preparing to
Dandruff: Say goodbye to stubborn flakes
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Thursday, 26 January 2012
NHS 'must back genetic medicine'
25 January 2012
Last updated at 14:39
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
The cost of working out a patient's genetic code is falling
Putting genetic testing at the heart of the NHS could herald a "revolution" in diagnosing, treating and preventing disease, according to the government's genetics adviser.
Prof Sir
Last updated at 14:39
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
The cost of working out a patient's genetic code is falling
Putting genetic testing at the heart of the NHS could herald a "revolution" in diagnosing, treating and preventing disease, according to the government's genetics adviser.
Prof Sir
Fears grow over NHS plans future
26 January 2012
Last updated at 01:23
The health bill is working its way through Parliament
Talks between ministers and medical leaders have taken place over concerns about changes to the NHS in England.
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, which represents 20 groups, held a meeting on Tuesday night to discuss their opposition to the plans.
A draft statement was drawn up
Last updated at 01:23
The health bill is working its way through Parliament
Talks between ministers and medical leaders have taken place over concerns about changes to the NHS in England.
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, which represents 20 groups, held a meeting on Tuesday night to discuss their opposition to the plans.
A draft statement was drawn up
Alcohol deaths increase slightly
26 January 2012
Last updated at 10:18
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
Small increase in alcohol deaths in men reported between 2009 and 2010.
Alcohol related deaths in the UK have increased slightly between 2009 and 2010, according to official figures.
The number of deaths linked to drinking has gone from
Last updated at 10:18
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
Small increase in alcohol deaths in men reported between 2009 and 2010.
Alcohol related deaths in the UK have increased slightly between 2009 and 2010, according to official figures.
The number of deaths linked to drinking has gone from
Bid to stop doctor gagging orders
26 January 2012
Last updated at 00:00
Whistle-blowing in the NHS has received a lot of attention in recent years
Doctors are being told they can no longer sign contracts that contain gagging orders, in new guidance issued by the medical regulator.
The General Medical Council advice states medics should not enter contracts or deals that seek to stop them raising concerns about poor
Last updated at 00:00
Whistle-blowing in the NHS has received a lot of attention in recent years
Doctors are being told they can no longer sign contracts that contain gagging orders, in new guidance issued by the medical regulator.
The General Medical Council advice states medics should not enter contracts or deals that seek to stop them raising concerns about poor
Medical chief highlights importance of vitamin D
Wednesday January 25 2012
Sunlight and supplements are both important sources of vitamin D
Sunlight and supplements are both important sources of vitamin D
Heart attack deaths have halved
26 January 2012
Last updated at 10:12
Heart attack is a life threatening condition requiring urgent medical attention
The death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade, says an Oxford University study.
The research, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at more than 800,000 men and women who suffered heart attacks between 2002 and 2010.
Last updated at 10:12
Heart attack is a life threatening condition requiring urgent medical attention
The death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade, says an Oxford University study.
The research, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at more than 800,000 men and women who suffered heart attacks between 2002 and 2010.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Stem cell excitement but way to go
24 January 2012
Last updated at 10:53
Article written by
Fergus Walsh
Medical correspondent
More from Fergus
After more than a decade of waiting, the first results of a trial involving human embryonic stem cells have been published in a medical journal.
The Lancet reports how two women in the USA with eye disease were injected with stem
Last updated at 10:53
Article written by
Fergus Walsh
Medical correspondent
More from Fergus
After more than a decade of waiting, the first results of a trial involving human embryonic stem cells have been published in a medical journal.
The Lancet reports how two women in the USA with eye disease were injected with stem
VIDEO: Pressure building over NHS plans
Pressure is building on ministers over NHS reforms in England, following a critical report by MPs.
The health select committee said the overhaul was hindering the ability of the NHS to make the savings it needs to safeguard its future.
Last week, unions representing midwives and nurses joined the BMA in urging the plans to be scrapped.
Jane Hughes reports.
The health select committee said the overhaul was hindering the ability of the NHS to make the savings it needs to safeguard its future.
Last week, unions representing midwives and nurses joined the BMA in urging the plans to be scrapped.
Jane Hughes reports.
VIDEO: Minister denies health report criticism
Health minister Simon Burns disagreed with the findings of the Commons Health Select Committee chaired by former Conservative health secretary Stephen Dorrell.
Simon Burns said that the health service was "facing challenges" and was responding to them as he debated Andrew Lansley's plans for the NHS in England, which were branded as a "disruption and distraction" in the report.
Patients' Association chair Roswyn Hakesley-Brown then challenged the minister
Simon Burns said that the health service was "facing challenges" and was responding to them as he debated Andrew Lansley's plans for the NHS in England, which were branded as a "disruption and distraction" in the report.
Patients' Association chair Roswyn Hakesley-Brown then challenged the minister
VIDEO: Stem cell hope for eye treatment
The first results of a trial involving human embryonic stem cells have been published in a medical journal.
The Lancet reports how two women in the USA with eye disease were injected with stem cells and both apparently showed some slight improvement in vision.
The company Advanced Cell Technology (ACT) says the patients are doing well four months on from the trial.
Trials of the same technique have now started at London's Moorfields Eye Hospital.
The Lancet reports how two women in the USA with eye disease were injected with stem cells and both apparently showed some slight improvement in vision.
The company Advanced Cell Technology (ACT) says the patients are doing well four months on from the trial.
Trials of the same technique have now started at London's Moorfields Eye Hospital.
VIDEO: Dorrell: NHS faces huge challenge
"Progress is too slow" and the NHS faces a "huge challenge" in making the savings needed to safeguard its future, the chairman of the health select committee has warned.
Stephen Dorrell's comments came as the committee warned that NHS reforms were "complicating" the process, as they were acting as a "disruption and distraction".
Last week unions representing midwives and nurses joined the BMA in calling for the legislation behind the changes, the Health and
Stephen Dorrell's comments came as the committee warned that NHS reforms were "complicating" the process, as they were acting as a "disruption and distraction".
Last week unions representing midwives and nurses joined the BMA in calling for the legislation behind the changes, the Health and
Taps behind baby infection deaths
24 January 2012
Last updated at 18:34
The neo-natal unit at the Royal under went a deep clean
Sink taps were the source of an infection which killed three babies at a Belfast hospital, the Northern Ireland health minister has confirmed.
Edwin Poots told the NI Assembly that the Pseudomonas bacteria had been traced to taps at a neo-natal unit in the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital.
Last updated at 18:34
The neo-natal unit at the Royal under went a deep clean
Sink taps were the source of an infection which killed three babies at a Belfast hospital, the Northern Ireland health minister has confirmed.
Edwin Poots told the NI Assembly that the Pseudomonas bacteria had been traced to taps at a neo-natal unit in the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital.
Call for more dementia scientists
25 January 2012
Last updated at 07:46
Prof Julie Williams said attracting experts requires money
The chief scientific adviser to the charity Alzheimer's Research UK has said more experts are needed to work on understanding the causes of dementia.
Cardiff University professor Julie Williams backs a report warning that the UK's dementia knowledge base is in danger of being lost without
Last updated at 07:46
Prof Julie Williams said attracting experts requires money
The chief scientific adviser to the charity Alzheimer's Research UK has said more experts are needed to work on understanding the causes of dementia.
Cardiff University professor Julie Williams backs a report warning that the UK's dementia knowledge base is in danger of being lost without
Scans reveal brain effects of magic mushrooms
Tuesday January 24 2012
Mushrooms: not really magic, and not a proven cure for depression
Mushrooms: not really magic, and not a proven cure for depression
Hospitals write off foreign debts
25 January 2012
Last updated at 06:37
By Jane Bradley
Investigations producer, BBC London
The government has said it is reviewing access to NHS care by overseas patients
Some London hospitals have written off more than 90% of what they are owed by foreign patients not entitled to free NHS care, BBC London has learned.
Figures
Last updated at 06:37
By Jane Bradley
Investigations producer, BBC London
The government has said it is reviewing access to NHS care by overseas patients
Some London hospitals have written off more than 90% of what they are owed by foreign patients not entitled to free NHS care, BBC London has learned.
Figures
'Fry food in olive oil' heart tip
25 January 2012
Last updated at 00:04
By Michelle Roberts
Health reporter, BBC News
Eating fried food may not be bad for the heart, as long as you use olive or sunflower oil to make it, experts say.
They found no heightened risk of heart disease or premature death linked to food that had been cooked in this way.
But the
Last updated at 00:04
By Michelle Roberts
Health reporter, BBC News
Eating fried food may not be bad for the heart, as long as you use olive or sunflower oil to make it, experts say.
They found no heightened risk of heart disease or premature death linked to food that had been cooked in this way.
But the
Stem cell therapy 'safe for eye condition'
Tuesday January 24 2012
The cells were injected into the layer lining the back of the eye
The cells were injected into the layer lining the back of the eye
Dogs 'higher Lyme disease risk'
25 January 2012
Last updated at 00:45
By Michelle Roberts
Health reporter, BBC News
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Ticks can transmit Lyme disease to
Last updated at 00:45
By Michelle Roberts
Health reporter, BBC News
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Ticks can transmit Lyme disease to
Back pain: Would a back brace help?
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Tuesday, 24 January 2012
VIDEO: New suite helps bereaved parents
A bereavement suite has opened at Milton Keynes Hospital to support parents who have stillborn babies.
Father-of-three father Simon Gill began fund-raising for the new unit after he and his wife, Jenny, lost their baby girl Olivia, stillborn at 25 weeks.
Father-of-three father Simon Gill began fund-raising for the new unit after he and his wife, Jenny, lost their baby girl Olivia, stillborn at 25 weeks.
Objections to right-to-die plea
23 January 2012
Last updated at 17:55
Tony Nicklinson wants the court to rule on a doctor helping him to die
The court case of a severely disabled man seeking permission for a doctor to "lawfully" end his life should not go ahead, the Ministry of Justice says.
At the High Court, the ministry's lawyer said only Parliament can decide such a request - not a court.
Tony Nicklinson,
Last updated at 17:55
Tony Nicklinson wants the court to rule on a doctor helping him to die
The court case of a severely disabled man seeking permission for a doctor to "lawfully" end his life should not go ahead, the Ministry of Justice says.
At the High Court, the ministry's lawyer said only Parliament can decide such a request - not a court.
Tony Nicklinson,
Stem cell eye remedy 'seems safe'
23 January 2012
Last updated at 16:56
By Michelle Roberts
Health reporter, BBC News
The injections are given into the back of the eye where the retina sits
Early results from the world's first human trial using embryonic stem cells to treat diseases of the eye suggest the method is safe, say researchers.
US firm Advanced Cell
Last updated at 16:56
By Michelle Roberts
Health reporter, BBC News
The injections are given into the back of the eye where the retina sits
Early results from the world's first human trial using embryonic stem cells to treat diseases of the eye suggest the method is safe, say researchers.
US firm Advanced Cell
Mind-altering drugs research call
23 January 2012
Last updated at 21:12
By Pallab Ghosh
Science correspondent, BBC News
Could mind-altering drugs have a medical role?
Former government drugs adviser Prof David Nutt has said that regulations should be relaxed to enable researchers to experiment on mind-altering drugs.
Prof Nutt told BBC News that magic
Last updated at 21:12
By Pallab Ghosh
Science correspondent, BBC News
Could mind-altering drugs have a medical role?
Former government drugs adviser Prof David Nutt has said that regulations should be relaxed to enable researchers to experiment on mind-altering drugs.
Prof Nutt told BBC News that magic
Pressure building over NHS plans
24 January 2012
Last updated at 10:23
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
The health bill is working its way through Parliament
Pressure is building on ministers over the NHS reforms in England after a critical report by MPs has added to the mounting concerns.
The health select committee report said the overhaul was
Last updated at 10:23
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
The health bill is working its way through Parliament
Pressure is building on ministers over the NHS reforms in England after a critical report by MPs has added to the mounting concerns.
The health select committee report said the overhaul was
Want a better workout? Eat breakfast!
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Monday, 23 January 2012
No active infection at baby unit
23 January 2012
Last updated at 08:50
The neo-natal unit at the Royal is undergoing a deep clean
None of 24 babies at Belfast's Royal Jubilee Maternity's neo-natal unit have shown signs of an active infection of Pseudomonas.
Over the past fortnight, three babies died after contracting the bacterial infection.
Five babies are being closely monitored because tests showed they
Last updated at 08:50
The neo-natal unit at the Royal is undergoing a deep clean
None of 24 babies at Belfast's Royal Jubilee Maternity's neo-natal unit have shown signs of an active infection of Pseudomonas.
Over the past fortnight, three babies died after contracting the bacterial infection.
Five babies are being closely monitored because tests showed they
Churches attack organ donor plans
23 January 2012
Last updated at 10:02
The Archbishop of Wales addressed a recent debate on the subject in a Cardiff city centre church
Church leaders in Wales have criticised "ill-judged" proposals for presumed consent rules on organ donation.
The Roman Catholic Church in Wales, Church in Wales and Wales Orthodox Mission urged the Welsh government to revisit its policy process.
Last updated at 10:02
The Archbishop of Wales addressed a recent debate on the subject in a Cardiff city centre church
Church leaders in Wales have criticised "ill-judged" proposals for presumed consent rules on organ donation.
The Roman Catholic Church in Wales, Church in Wales and Wales Orthodox Mission urged the Welsh government to revisit its policy process.
'No more tests' for PIP implants
By Maddii LownNewsbeat reporter
Dozens of women with PIP breast implants say they can't have further tests, despite complaining of pain or wanting them removed.
Newsbeat spoke to more than 150 women with the implants, which were made in France using industrial-grade silicone.
Thirty-eight women said they hadn't been able to get any further help from their
Dozens of women with PIP breast implants say they can't have further tests, despite complaining of pain or wanting them removed.
Newsbeat spoke to more than 150 women with the implants, which were made in France using industrial-grade silicone.
Thirty-eight women said they hadn't been able to get any further help from their
Lung emergencies hit 10 year high
23 January 2012
Last updated at 06:40
COPD includes the conditions bronchitis and emphysema and causes breathing difficulties
The number of emergency hospital admissions for people with lung conditions in Wales is at a 10 year high, NHS figures show.
The British Lung Foundation Wales said patients with conditions like emphysema needed to be helped earlier.
Its chairman warned
Last updated at 06:40
COPD includes the conditions bronchitis and emphysema and causes breathing difficulties
The number of emergency hospital admissions for people with lung conditions in Wales is at a 10 year high, NHS figures show.
The British Lung Foundation Wales said patients with conditions like emphysema needed to be helped earlier.
Its chairman warned
Clegg says NHS plans must proceed
22 January 2012
Last updated at 16:30
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Andy Burnham on Labour's reaction to the government's NHS plans
Planned reforms of the NHS in
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Planned reforms of the NHS in
Nanoparticle trick 'boosts jabs'
22 January 2012
Last updated at 18:01
Nanoparticles (green) pictured in the lymph node (red) just half an hour after injection
Tiny capsules engineered to mimic part of the body's immune system could strengthen its response to vaccines, say researchers.
The nanoparticles, described in the journal Nature Materials, are a message sent from cells in the skin to warn of a threat.
Last updated at 18:01
Nanoparticles (green) pictured in the lymph node (red) just half an hour after injection
Tiny capsules engineered to mimic part of the body's immune system could strengthen its response to vaccines, say researchers.
The nanoparticles, described in the journal Nature Materials, are a message sent from cells in the skin to warn of a threat.
Gene switch 'key to heart health'
22 January 2012
Last updated at 18:01
The way genes switch on and off could influence the health of our hearts
Scientists may be closer to understanding how genes can influence serious heart conditions, says a Nature Genetics report.
The failure to turn off a specific gene at the right time in an embryo's development could mean illness later in life.
Mice in which the gene
Last updated at 18:01
The way genes switch on and off could influence the health of our hearts
Scientists may be closer to understanding how genes can influence serious heart conditions, says a Nature Genetics report.
The failure to turn off a specific gene at the right time in an embryo's development could mean illness later in life.
Mice in which the gene
New saline death case at hospital
23 January 2012
Last updated at 08:52
Five deaths at Stepping Hill are currently being investigated by police
The death of a 60-year-old woman is being investigated by police as part of their inquiry into contaminated saline at a Greater Manchester hospital.
Linda McDonagh died on 14 January after being given saline at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, last summer.
She is
Last updated at 08:52
Five deaths at Stepping Hill are currently being investigated by police
The death of a 60-year-old woman is being investigated by police as part of their inquiry into contaminated saline at a Greater Manchester hospital.
Linda McDonagh died on 14 January after being given saline at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, last summer.
She is
Call for cosmetic surgery ads ban
23 January 2012
Last updated at 00:32
The PIP implants were made with low-grade silicone not meant for medical use
Cosmetic surgery advertising should be banned and annual checks carried out on surgeons, the industry has said.
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) wants measures including increased regulation of the "cowboy" market in the UK.
Last updated at 00:32
The PIP implants were made with low-grade silicone not meant for medical use
Cosmetic surgery advertising should be banned and annual checks carried out on surgeons, the industry has said.
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) wants measures including increased regulation of the "cowboy" market in the UK.
Pork chops with black currant jam sauce
By Mayo Clinic staff
Enjoy healthy pork chops! In a bowl, whisk 1/4 cup black currant jam and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add six 4-ounce center-cut pork chops, trimmed of fat. Cook pork until browned, about 5 minutes a side. Top each chop with 1 tablespoon of jam-mustard mix. Cover. Cook 2 minutes. Transfer pork to warmed plates. Cool frying pan to a warm temperature. Pour 1/3 cup wine vinegar
Enjoy healthy pork chops! In a bowl, whisk 1/4 cup black currant jam and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add six 4-ounce center-cut pork chops, trimmed of fat. Cook pork until browned, about 5 minutes a side. Top each chop with 1 tablespoon of jam-mustard mix. Cover. Cook 2 minutes. Transfer pork to warmed plates. Cool frying pan to a warm temperature. Pour 1/3 cup wine vinegar
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Injured veterans star in play about war's lingering effects
22 January 2012
Last updated at 09:05
The show's actors have all been injured themselves
On a brightly-lit stage at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, two young men are comparing their injuries, and trading good-natured jibes. One has lost two legs, the other 'only' one.
The men are not actors, but still serving in the armed forces, and their wounds are all too real.
Marine Cassidy
Last updated at 09:05
The show's actors have all been injured themselves
On a brightly-lit stage at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, two young men are comparing their injuries, and trading good-natured jibes. One has lost two legs, the other 'only' one.
The men are not actors, but still serving in the armed forces, and their wounds are all too real.
Marine Cassidy
'No new cases' of baby infection
22 January 2012
Last updated at 05:47
The neo-natal unit at the Royal is undergoing a deep clean
There have been no new cases of the Pseudomonas bacterial infection in Belfast's Royal Jubilee Hospital, the health minister has said.
The neo-natal ward is undergoing a deep clean this weekend, following the deaths of three babies from the infection.
Edwin Poots said on Saturday
Last updated at 05:47
The neo-natal unit at the Royal is undergoing a deep clean
There have been no new cases of the Pseudomonas bacterial infection in Belfast's Royal Jubilee Hospital, the health minister has said.
The neo-natal ward is undergoing a deep clean this weekend, following the deaths of three babies from the infection.
Edwin Poots said on Saturday
MPs to criticise NHS reform plans
22 January 2012
Last updated at 09:09
The health bill is currently working its way through Parliament
Government plans for reforming the NHS in England are set to be criticised by an influential group of MPs.
The cross-party Commons health select committee is this week expected to say major changes, such as the abolition of primary care trusts, are obstructing efforts to save
Last updated at 09:09
The health bill is currently working its way through Parliament
Government plans for reforming the NHS in England are set to be criticised by an influential group of MPs.
The cross-party Commons health select committee is this week expected to say major changes, such as the abolition of primary care trusts, are obstructing efforts to save
High blood pressure: Can you prevent it?
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Saturday, 21 January 2012
Baby unit infection source sought
20 January 2012
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Army A&E medics plan 'worrying'
20 January 2012
Last updated at 17:52
Pontefract Hospital's AE department has been closed overnight since 1 November
A proposal to bring in Army medics to cover a shortage of doctors is "deeply worrying", MP Yvette Cooper says.
The AE unit in Pontefract, run by Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, has been closed overnight since 1 November.
Ms Cooper, shadow home secretary and
Last updated at 17:52
Pontefract Hospital's AE department has been closed overnight since 1 November
A proposal to bring in Army medics to cover a shortage of doctors is "deeply worrying", MP Yvette Cooper says.
The AE unit in Pontefract, run by Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, has been closed overnight since 1 November.
Ms Cooper, shadow home secretary and
G-spot proves hard to find
Friday January 20 2012
The G-spot is a source of mystery for some and a source of joy for others
The G-spot is a source of mystery for some and a source of joy for others
UK boosts tropical disease fight
21 January 2012
Last updated at 09:16
River blindness is a tropical disease caused by parasitic worms and carried by black flies
Foreign aid for efforts to eradicate parasitic diseases which kill and disfigure millions worldwide is to rise fivefold, say ministers.
A total of £245m will be spent fighting diseases such as river blindness and bilharzia.
Such donations, coupled
Last updated at 09:16
River blindness is a tropical disease caused by parasitic worms and carried by black flies
Foreign aid for efforts to eradicate parasitic diseases which kill and disfigure millions worldwide is to rise fivefold, say ministers.
A total of £245m will be spent fighting diseases such as river blindness and bilharzia.
Such donations, coupled
Biphenyl compound selective agonists of gamma rar receptors
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Abortion clinics cleared for TV
21 January 2012
Last updated at 04:51
Not-for-profit pregnancy clinics are already allowed to advertise on TV and radio
Private clinics that charge for pregnancy services including abortions will be able to advertise on television and radio under new rules.
The Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) said there was no justification to bar clinics offering
Last updated at 04:51
Not-for-profit pregnancy clinics are already allowed to advertise on TV and radio
Private clinics that charge for pregnancy services including abortions will be able to advertise on television and radio under new rules.
The Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) said there was no justification to bar clinics offering
Novel pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine compounds
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Mutant bird flu research halted
20 January 2012
Last updated at 23:40
Almost all H5N1 human cases have been contracted through contact with live or dead poultry
Scientists who created a potentially more deadly bird flu strain have temporarily stopped their research amid fears it could be used by terrorists.
In a letter published in Science and Nature, the teams call for an "international forum" to debate the risks
Last updated at 23:40
Almost all H5N1 human cases have been contracted through contact with live or dead poultry
Scientists who created a potentially more deadly bird flu strain have temporarily stopped their research amid fears it could be used by terrorists.
In a letter published in Science and Nature, the teams call for an "international forum" to debate the risks
Whole grains for a healthy heart
By Mayo Clinic staff
Whole grains are good sources of fiber. Better yet, various nutrients found in whole grains help promote heart health. To increase the amount of whole grains in your heart-healthy diet, make simple substitutions: 1. Choose breads made from 100 percent whole grain instead of those made from refined white flour. 2. Choose whole-wheat pasta over regular pasta. 3. Select brown rice instead of white rice. 4. Trade sugar-sweetened cereals for high-fiber cereals,
Whole grains are good sources of fiber. Better yet, various nutrients found in whole grains help promote heart health. To increase the amount of whole grains in your heart-healthy diet, make simple substitutions: 1. Choose breads made from 100 percent whole grain instead of those made from refined white flour. 2. Choose whole-wheat pasta over regular pasta. 3. Select brown rice instead of white rice. 4. Trade sugar-sweetened cereals for high-fiber cereals,
Friday, 20 January 2012
AUDIO: Lansley: NHS reform opposition 'purely political'
The Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Midwives are calling on the government to scrap its planned changes to the NHS in England as part of the Health and Social Care Bill. Chris Ham, chief executive of the King's Fund, analyses the bill and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley responds to the criticism. Get in touch with Today via
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Health trust in Army medics plan
19 January 2012
Last updated at 22:31
Pontefract Hospital's AE department has been closed overnight since 1 November
A health trust which shut its AE unit in Pontefract overnight due to doctor shortages is considering using Army medics in a bid to solve the problem.
The department has been closed from 22:00 to 08:00 each day since November following the move by the Mid Yorkshire
Last updated at 22:31
Pontefract Hospital's AE department has been closed overnight since 1 November
A health trust which shut its AE unit in Pontefract overnight due to doctor shortages is considering using Army medics in a bid to solve the problem.
The department has been closed from 22:00 to 08:00 each day since November following the move by the Mid Yorkshire
Two babies dead after infection
20 January 2012
Last updated at 08:14
The trust is investigating the outbreak at the maternity hospital
Two babies have died at the Royal Maternity Hospital in Belfast after an outbreak of an infection called pseudomonas.
The Belfast Trust said the deaths, in the neonatal unit, may be linked to the outbreak. Admission to the unit is being restricted.
The bacteria can cause
Last updated at 08:14
The trust is investigating the outbreak at the maternity hospital
Two babies have died at the Royal Maternity Hospital in Belfast after an outbreak of an infection called pseudomonas.
The Belfast Trust said the deaths, in the neonatal unit, may be linked to the outbreak. Admission to the unit is being restricted.
The bacteria can cause
Third baby dies after infection
20 January 2012
Last updated at 10:14
The trust is investigating the outbreak at the maternity hospital
A third baby has died in a Belfast neo-natal unit. Details of the death were released on Friday.
On Thursday, it was revealed that two babies had died at the Royal Maternity Hospital after an outbreak of an infection called pseudomonas.
The Belfast Trust said the deaths,
Last updated at 10:14
The trust is investigating the outbreak at the maternity hospital
A third baby has died in a Belfast neo-natal unit. Details of the death were released on Friday.
On Thursday, it was revealed that two babies had died at the Royal Maternity Hospital after an outbreak of an infection called pseudomonas.
The Belfast Trust said the deaths,
'Three-person IVF' moves closer
19 January 2012
Last updated at 12:59
Almost all cells have mitochondria - shown here in green
Public opinion will help decide the future of a controversial genetic technique to stop serious conditions being passed from mother to child.
It replaces defective genetic material in the egg in order to eliminate rare mitochondrial diseases.
After the consultation into
Last updated at 12:59
Almost all cells have mitochondria - shown here in green
Public opinion will help decide the future of a controversial genetic technique to stop serious conditions being passed from mother to child.
It replaces defective genetic material in the egg in order to eliminate rare mitochondrial diseases.
After the consultation into
‘Early growth’ linked to asthma
20 January 2012
Last updated at 08:21
Researchers studied over 5,000 children
Babies who grow rapidly in the first three months of life may be more likely to develop asthma as children, say Dutch researchers.
They found "accelerated weight gain" was linked to a higher chance of symptoms such as wheezing.
The study of 5,125 children by the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam
Last updated at 08:21
Researchers studied over 5,000 children
Babies who grow rapidly in the first three months of life may be more likely to develop asthma as children, say Dutch researchers.
They found "accelerated weight gain" was linked to a higher chance of symptoms such as wheezing.
The study of 5,125 children by the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam
Re: Top 4 psoriasis research for 2011
Top 4 psoriasis researchfinds of 2011In 2011, researchers continued their quest to better understand what causes psoriasis and how to treat it. While there is more work to be done, many exciting breakthroughs over the past year have brought experts closer to solving the psoriasis puzzle, says Bruce Bebo, Jr., Ph.D., director of research for the National Psoriasis Foundation. 1. A Genetic clue: A team of French researchers identified a single gene mutation that appears to be linked to an
Plans to insure cosmetic surgery
20 January 2012
Last updated at 04:04
By Simon Cox
BBC Radio 4's The Report
PIP implants contain industrial silicone but there is no evidence they pose a health risk
An insurance scheme for cosmetic surgery patients could be introduced after the PIP breast implants scandal.
Sir Bruce Keogh, who is leading the government review into
Last updated at 04:04
By Simon Cox
BBC Radio 4's The Report
PIP implants contain industrial silicone but there is no evidence they pose a health risk
An insurance scheme for cosmetic surgery patients could be introduced after the PIP breast implants scandal.
Sir Bruce Keogh, who is leading the government review into
Preventive health care: Who needs it?
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Thursday, 19 January 2012
Cuts 'hitting NHS patient safety'
19 January 2012
Last updated at 06:59
By Hywel Griffith
BBC Wales Health correspondent
Staff have reported reduced staff numbers and shortage of basics such as bed linen
Patient safety in Welsh hospitals is being compromised by a drive to save money, says a nursing union.
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) says the Welsh government
Last updated at 06:59
By Hywel Griffith
BBC Wales Health correspondent
Staff have reported reduced staff numbers and shortage of basics such as bed linen
Patient safety in Welsh hospitals is being compromised by a drive to save money, says a nursing union.
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) says the Welsh government
Meningitis jab ‘protection hope’
18 January 2012
Last updated at 11:49
Meningitis is a major cause of death in children
A vaccine against one of the most common forms of childhood meningitis could reduce the number of deaths in the UK even further.
The current vaccination programme protects against only some of the bacterial types involved.
A Chilean study, reported in The Lancet medical journal, found more
Last updated at 11:49
Meningitis is a major cause of death in children
A vaccine against one of the most common forms of childhood meningitis could reduce the number of deaths in the UK even further.
The current vaccination programme protects against only some of the bacterial types involved.
A Chilean study, reported in The Lancet medical journal, found more
Ambulance staff to have hours cut
18 January 2012
Last updated at 16:18
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Contraceptive pill for period pain: does it work?
Wednesday January 18 2012
New evidence on unlicensed use of the pill for painful periods
New evidence on unlicensed use of the pill for painful periods
Dangerous abortions 'on the rise'
19 January 2012
Last updated at 00:32
A rising proportion of abortions worldwide are putting women's health at risk, researchers say.
The World Health Organization study suggests global abortion rates are steady, at 28 per 1,000 women a year.
However, the proportion of the total carried out without trained clinical help rose from 44% in 1995 to 49% in 2008.
The Lancet,
Last updated at 00:32
A rising proportion of abortions worldwide are putting women's health at risk, researchers say.
The World Health Organization study suggests global abortion rates are steady, at 28 per 1,000 women a year.
However, the proportion of the total carried out without trained clinical help rose from 44% in 1995 to 49% in 2008.
The Lancet,
Depression drugs ‘causing falls’
19 January 2012
Last updated at 01:21
Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in the over-65s
Elderly people with dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants by care home staff, a study claims.
Many dementia patients also suffer from depression and drugs known as selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are frequently prescribed.
Last updated at 01:21
Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in the over-65s
Elderly people with dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants by care home staff, a study claims.
Many dementia patients also suffer from depression and drugs known as selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are frequently prescribed.
Doubts cast over whether anti-flu drug Tamiflu works
Wednesday January 18 2012
Missing data has led to questions over Tamiflu effectiveness
Missing data has led to questions over Tamiflu effectiveness
Abandon NHS bill, two unions say
19 January 2012
Last updated at 08:12
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
The health bill is currently working its way through Parliament
The unions representing nurses and midwives have joined others in stating their "outright opposition" to the government's NHS plans in England.
The Royal College of Nursing
Last updated at 08:12
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
The health bill is currently working its way through Parliament
The unions representing nurses and midwives have joined others in stating their "outright opposition" to the government's NHS plans in England.
The Royal College of Nursing
Does traveling make you sick?
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Wednesday, 18 January 2012
La Nina 'linked' to flu pandemics
16 January 2012
Last updated at 20:03
By Richard Black
Environment correspondent, BBC News
The theory centres on birds and the changes that climatic patterns bring
La Nina events may make flu pandemics more likely, research suggests.
US-based scientists found that the last four pandemics all occurred after La Nina events,
Last updated at 20:03
By Richard Black
Environment correspondent, BBC News
The theory centres on birds and the changes that climatic patterns bring
La Nina events may make flu pandemics more likely, research suggests.
US-based scientists found that the last four pandemics all occurred after La Nina events,
Lords welfare defeat headed off
17 January 2012
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Crossbench peer, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson: "Disabled people fear being ghettoised"
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Cigarette vending ban in March
17 January 2012
Last updated at 16:36
Mr Poots said the move was an important milestone in achieving a tobacco-free society in Northern Ireland
Cigarettes will no longer be sold in vending machines in Northern Ireland from 1 March 2012.
MLAs agreed the move during a debate in the assembly on Tuesday afternoon.
It is being introduced to drive down the number of children and
Last updated at 16:36
Mr Poots said the move was an important milestone in achieving a tobacco-free society in Northern Ireland
Cigarettes will no longer be sold in vending machines in Northern Ireland from 1 March 2012.
MLAs agreed the move during a debate in the assembly on Tuesday afternoon.
It is being introduced to drive down the number of children and
Fluorescent spray 'detects oesophageal cancer'
Tuesday January 17 2012
A spray has been designed to detect the early signs of oesophageal cancer
A spray has been designed to detect the early signs of oesophageal cancer
MPs query 'carer spotting' scheme
17 January 2012
Last updated at 16:27
By Rebecca Keating
BBC News
The government says the scheme is not a magic bullet but has a contribution to make
Using supermarkets to identify carers has been described as a "bemusing" and "nonsense headline-grabbing idea" by members of the health select committee.
Sainsbury's has begun training
Last updated at 16:27
By Rebecca Keating
BBC News
The government says the scheme is not a magic bullet but has a contribution to make
Using supermarkets to identify carers has been described as a "bemusing" and "nonsense headline-grabbing idea" by members of the health select committee.
Sainsbury's has begun training
Vitamin D 'may stop AMD sight loss'
Tuesday January 17 2012
Vitamin D (which you can get from sunlight) may have helped people's eyesight (just don't stare at the sun)
Vitamin D (which you can get from sunlight) may have helped people's eyesight (just don't stare at the sun)
Indian TB cases 'can't be cured'
17 January 2012
Last updated at 11:02
Some strains are becoming resistant to antibiotics
Tuberculosis which appears to be totally resistant to antibiotic treatment has been reported for the first time by Indian doctors.
Concern over drug-resistant strains of TB is growing, with similar 'incurable' TB emerging in Italy and Iran.
Doctors in Mumbai said 12 patients had a
Last updated at 11:02
Some strains are becoming resistant to antibiotics
Tuberculosis which appears to be totally resistant to antibiotic treatment has been reported for the first time by Indian doctors.
Concern over drug-resistant strains of TB is growing, with similar 'incurable' TB emerging in Italy and Iran.
Doctors in Mumbai said 12 patients had a
ASA says no to Citroen 'yes' ad
18 January 2012
Last updated at 00:00
The word YES appeared numerous times
A television advertisement for Citroen has been banned after complaints claiming it brought on epilepsy symptoms and caused a seizure.
The advert, which featured flashing images, was shown on channels including Sky, ITV and UK Gold.
It had scenes in rapid succession, with the word "yes" flashing.
Last updated at 00:00
The word YES appeared numerous times
A television advertisement for Citroen has been banned after complaints claiming it brought on epilepsy symptoms and caused a seizure.
The advert, which featured flashing images, was shown on channels including Sky, ITV and UK Gold.
It had scenes in rapid succession, with the word "yes" flashing.
The pill 'does ease period pain'
18 January 2012
Last updated at 00:59
The combined oral contraceptive pill contains both oestrogen and progesterone
Oral contraceptives may alleviate painful periods for some women, suggests a 30-year study.
Estimates suggest more than half of women have suffered from the condition, called dysmenorrhoea, at some point.
The Scandinavian study, reported in the journal Human
Last updated at 00:59
The combined oral contraceptive pill contains both oestrogen and progesterone
Oral contraceptives may alleviate painful periods for some women, suggests a 30-year study.
Estimates suggest more than half of women have suffered from the condition, called dysmenorrhoea, at some point.
The Scandinavian study, reported in the journal Human
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Contaminated nasal spray recalled
16 January 2012
Last updated at 15:57
Lab tests revealed the contamination
Batches of a saline nasal spray sold as Sterimar Isotonic (100ml) in High Street chemists have been recalled amid safety concerns.
The health watchdog the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has received warning of possible bacterial contamination.
The affected batches are FE1248b
Last updated at 15:57
Lab tests revealed the contamination
Batches of a saline nasal spray sold as Sterimar Isotonic (100ml) in High Street chemists have been recalled amid safety concerns.
The health watchdog the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has received warning of possible bacterial contamination.
The affected batches are FE1248b
London 2012 'blood delay' fears
17 January 2012
Last updated at 01:27
By Michael Hirst
BBC 2012
Commercial couriers like TNT are used for 35% of red blood cell deliveries, according to the NHS
The delivery of blood to London hospitals may be impeded by Olympic transport restrictions, a UK delivery firm has warned.
Increased congestion and restrictions on access, parking and delivery times could cause
Last updated at 01:27
By Michael Hirst
BBC 2012
Commercial couriers like TNT are used for 35% of red blood cell deliveries, according to the NHS
The delivery of blood to London hospitals may be impeded by Olympic transport restrictions, a UK delivery firm has warned.
Increased congestion and restrictions on access, parking and delivery times could cause
Warning over fake malaria drugs
17 January 2012
Last updated at 01:43
Malaria is spread by parasites introduced into the bloodstream by mosquito bites
Fake and poor quality anti-malarial drugs are threatening efforts to control the disease in Africa and could put millions of lives at risk, scientists say.
The counterfeit medicines could harm patients and promote drug resistance among malaria parasites, warns the
Last updated at 01:43
Malaria is spread by parasites introduced into the bloodstream by mosquito bites
Fake and poor quality anti-malarial drugs are threatening efforts to control the disease in Africa and could put millions of lives at risk, scientists say.
The counterfeit medicines could harm patients and promote drug resistance among malaria parasites, warns the
La Nina 'may abet' flu pandemics
16 January 2012
Last updated at 20:03
By Richard Black
Environment correspondent, BBC News
The theory centres on birds and the changes that climatic patterns bring
La Nina events may make flu pandemics more likely, research suggests.
US-based scientists found that the last four pandemics all occurred after La Nina events,
Last updated at 20:03
By Richard Black
Environment correspondent, BBC News
The theory centres on birds and the changes that climatic patterns bring
La Nina events may make flu pandemics more likely, research suggests.
US-based scientists found that the last four pandemics all occurred after La Nina events,
Rise in 'young' knee replacements
17 January 2012
Last updated at 07:57
By Michelle Roberts
Health reporter, BBC News
Osteoarthritis risk increases with age
Data suggests there has been a big rise in knee replacement operation rates, particularly for younger patients.
Figures for the UK, US and Finland show an emerging trend of requests for arthritic 'baby boomers'
Last updated at 07:57
By Michelle Roberts
Health reporter, BBC News
Osteoarthritis risk increases with age
Data suggests there has been a big rise in knee replacement operation rates, particularly for younger patients.
Figures for the UK, US and Finland show an emerging trend of requests for arthritic 'baby boomers'
NHS 'facing neurology time bomb'
17 January 2012
Last updated at 00:45
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
Campaigners will give evidence about neurological disease care later this week
The NHS in England is facing a time bomb if it does not get to grips with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, campaigners say.
The Neurological Alliance,
Last updated at 00:45
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
Campaigners will give evidence about neurological disease care later this week
The NHS in England is facing a time bomb if it does not get to grips with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, campaigners say.
The Neurological Alliance,
Walking for fitness: Staying motivated
By Mayo Clinic staff
Starting a walking program takes initiative. Staying motivated will help you stick with it. To keep motivated, try these tips: 1. Set performance goals, such as walking every day or walking for a set amount of time. 2. Make walking enjoyable. Find someone to walk with you or simply soak in the scenery. 3. Vary your routine. If you walk the same route every day, boredom may set in. Instead, mix it up with several different routes. Just remember to be safe:
Starting a walking program takes initiative. Staying motivated will help you stick with it. To keep motivated, try these tips: 1. Set performance goals, such as walking every day or walking for a set amount of time. 2. Make walking enjoyable. Find someone to walk with you or simply soak in the scenery. 3. Vary your routine. If you walk the same route every day, boredom may set in. Instead, mix it up with several different routes. Just remember to be safe:
Monday, 16 January 2012
Lansley calls for implant action
15 January 2012
Last updated at 11:26
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Health Secretary Andrew Lansley: ''The expert group are very clear that this is not an urgent procedure'
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Health Secretary Andrew Lansley: ''The expert group are very clear that this is not an urgent procedure'
Warning over speech support cuts
16 January 2012
Last updated at 01:36
By Hannah Richardson
BBC News education reporter
Speech problems are often picked up in nurseries and preschools
Front-line cuts are leaving parents of children with speech and language problems struggling to get assistance, England's departing communication tsar has said.
Jean Gross said cuts
Last updated at 01:36
By Hannah Richardson
BBC News education reporter
Speech problems are often picked up in nurseries and preschools
Front-line cuts are leaving parents of children with speech and language problems struggling to get assistance, England's departing communication tsar has said.
Jean Gross said cuts
London HIV prevention 'failing'
16 January 2012
Last updated at 08:04
By Andy Dangerfield
BBC News, London
The report said there was "an urgent need to address HIV prevention in London"
Charities have criticised the way HIV services in London are commissioned following the release of a report which highlights "significant management failings" and a "lack of strategy".
Last updated at 08:04
By Andy Dangerfield
BBC News, London
The report said there was "an urgent need to address HIV prevention in London"
Charities have criticised the way HIV services in London are commissioned following the release of a report which highlights "significant management failings" and a "lack of strategy".
Social care talks due this week
16 January 2012
Last updated at 02:03
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
Ministers are looking to publish plans for social care reform in the spring
Cross-party talks about overhauling care and support for the elderly and disabled in England will begin this week with campaigners urging politicians to consider major change.
Last updated at 02:03
By Nick Triggle
Health correspondent, BBC News
Ministers are looking to publish plans for social care reform in the spring
Cross-party talks about overhauling care and support for the elderly and disabled in England will begin this week with campaigners urging politicians to consider major change.
London 2012 'disease spread risk'
16 January 2012
Last updated at 02:17
The Olympic Games will see an influx of people to London, from around the world.
Mass gatherings, such as the London 2012 Olympics, can be a hotbed of diseases from across the world, public health experts have warned.
They say it can have consequences for the host nation and for people when they return to their own countries.
There are
Last updated at 02:17
The Olympic Games will see an influx of people to London, from around the world.
Mass gatherings, such as the London 2012 Olympics, can be a hotbed of diseases from across the world, public health experts have warned.
They say it can have consequences for the host nation and for people when they return to their own countries.
There are
New food advice for under-fives
16 January 2012
Last updated at 01:26
By Judith Burns
Education reporter, BBC News
The new guidelines spell out exactly what young children need to eat.
New guidelines on nutrition for preschool children, aimed at reducing obesity, have been published.
The advice includes information on what food young children should eat, recipes
Last updated at 01:26
By Judith Burns
Education reporter, BBC News
The new guidelines spell out exactly what young children need to eat.
New guidelines on nutrition for preschool children, aimed at reducing obesity, have been published.
The advice includes information on what food young children should eat, recipes
Heat cramps from exercise?
By Mayo Clinic staff
Heat cramps are painful, involuntary muscle spasms that occur during heavy exercise in hot environments. You're most likely to experience heat cramps in the calf, arm, abdomen and back. Next time you experience heat cramps, here's what to do: Rest briefly and cool down. Drink clear juice or an electrolyte-containing sports drink. Gently stretch and massage the affected area. Call your doctor if the cramps don't go away in an hour.
See
Heat cramps are painful, involuntary muscle spasms that occur during heavy exercise in hot environments. You're most likely to experience heat cramps in the calf, arm, abdomen and back. Next time you experience heat cramps, here's what to do: Rest briefly and cool down. Drink clear juice or an electrolyte-containing sports drink. Gently stretch and massage the affected area. Call your doctor if the cramps don't go away in an hour.
See
Sunday, 15 January 2012
Venezuelan women's implant fears
15 January 2012
Last updated at 00:45
By Sarah Grainger
BBC News, Caracas
Women affected by faulty implants are getting together to seek redress
Mary Karla Perdomo was looking forward to a family Christmas in the hot dusty town of San Juan de los Morros in central Venezuela.
But news that French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP)
Last updated at 00:45
By Sarah Grainger
BBC News, Caracas
Women affected by faulty implants are getting together to seek redress
Mary Karla Perdomo was looking forward to a family Christmas in the hot dusty town of San Juan de los Morros in central Venezuela.
But news that French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP)
The Manchester Malawian medic myth
15 January 2012
Last updated at 00:04
By Charlotte McDonald
BBC News
Are there more doctors from Malawi in the British city of Manchester than there are in Malawi itself? Many people have made this claim - including the authors of an international study of health workers, and the head of Malawi's main nursing union.
There is no doubt
Last updated at 00:04
By Charlotte McDonald
BBC News
Are there more doctors from Malawi in the British city of Manchester than there are in Malawi itself? Many people have made this claim - including the authors of an international study of health workers, and the head of Malawi's main nursing union.
There is no doubt
UK diet 'lacking fruit and veg'
14 January 2012
Last updated at 15:45
Britons eat, on average, less fruit and vegetables than many other European nations
Britons are not eating enough fruit and vegetables despite nutritional advice being widely available, a study suggests.
A review of eating habits in 19 EU countries put the UK in 14th place.
The analysis was carried out by the European Food Information
Last updated at 15:45
Britons eat, on average, less fruit and vegetables than many other European nations
Britons are not eating enough fruit and vegetables despite nutritional advice being widely available, a study suggests.
A review of eating habits in 19 EU countries put the UK in 14th place.
The analysis was carried out by the European Food Information
UK women in breast implants march
14 January 2012
Last updated at 15:34
Some 40,000 PIP implants were fitted in the UK
Around 60 women have marched on private cosmetic clinics that fitted now-banned PIP breast implants, as an NHS media campaign set out government advice.
Marchers in London called on clinics to replace PIP implants free of charge.
Some clinics blame poor regulation for the use of the
Last updated at 15:34
Some 40,000 PIP implants were fitted in the UK
Around 60 women have marched on private cosmetic clinics that fitted now-banned PIP breast implants, as an NHS media campaign set out government advice.
Marchers in London called on clinics to replace PIP implants free of charge.
Some clinics blame poor regulation for the use of the
UK women in breast implants march
14 January 2012
Last updated at 15:34
Some 40,000 PIP implants were fitted in the UK
Around 60 women have marched on private cosmetic clinics that fitted now-banned PIP breast implants, as an NHS media campaign set out government advice.
Marchers in London called on clinics to replace PIP implants free of charge.
Some clinics blame poor regulation for the use of the
Last updated at 15:34
Some 40,000 PIP implants were fitted in the UK
Around 60 women have marched on private cosmetic clinics that fitted now-banned PIP breast implants, as an NHS media campaign set out government advice.
Marchers in London called on clinics to replace PIP implants free of charge.
Some clinics blame poor regulation for the use of the
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