MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'NLH - Hitting The Headlines' source. Tue, 18 May 2010 23:05:04 +0100 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=346235 An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence – gastroenterology and liver (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3380886 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:50:43 +0100 3380886 http://stage.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://stage.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=280180 In vitro fertilisation (IVF) using single embryo transfer boosts success and safety, reported five newspaper articles on 21 February 2008 (1-5). The generally accurate reports were based on a large before- and after-study that found beneficial effects of a single embryo transfer strategy aimed at a selected group of women. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1761669 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:47:30 +0100 1761669 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=282475 A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the severity of eczema symptoms reported one newspaper (28 March 2008). The newspaper report generally accurately summarised the findings of a well-conducted randomised controlled trial. The small size of the trial means that further research is needed to confirm the findings. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1337377 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:21:06 +0100 1337377 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=282362 Women receiving radiotherapy following surgery for breast cancer could receive fewer doses in future, reported two newspapers (19 March 2008). One newspaper generally accurately reported the findings of a well-conducted randomised controlled trial; the other report was very brief. Longer term data are required to confirm the trial findings. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1328283 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:18:54 +0100 1328283 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=281907 Aspirin reduces the risk of asthma by 10% in women reported two newspapers (13 March 2008). The newspaper reports of a well-conducted trial of 37,270 women with no history of asthma were generally accurate. The study's results appear reliable, but may not apply to all women. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1299536 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:13:03 +0100 1299536 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=280994 Millions of Britons are taking anti-depressants for no reason reported eight newspapers (26 February 2008). These reported conclusions of a meta-analysis, which showed a small benefit of certain antidepressants over placebo. Though reports were generally accurate, the analysis did not include all available data on the effects of these drugs. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1264332 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:09:20 +0100 1264332 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=280180 In vitro fertilisation (IVF) using single embryo transfer boosts success and safety, reported five newspaper articles on 21 February 2008 (1-5). The generally accurate reports were based on a large before- and after-study that found beneficial effects of a single embryo transfer strategy aimed at a selected group of women. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1249479 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:03:20 +0100 1249479 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=278986 There is no link between the MMR vaccination and autism, reported eight newspapers (5 February 2008). The newspaper reports were based on a well-conducted case-control study and were generally accurate. The study findings are likely to be reliable. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1211345 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:06:19 +0100 1211345 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=278309 Folic acid taken for at least a year before pregnancy can cut the risks of premature birth by 50 to 70 per cent, reported three newspapers (31 January 2008). The reports were based on a press release that summarised the findings of an unpublished observational study. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1190618 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:07:59 +0100 1190618 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=277797 , reported the Daily Telegraph (23 January 2008). The newspaper was accurate in its reporting of a well-conducted review that appropriately concluded that there was no evidence for or against the effectiveness of over-the-counter medicines due to the lack of good quality trials. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1174394 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:15:07 +0100 1174394 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=276859 A vaccine that could protect against all forms of flu has been developed by British scientists, reported five newspapers (4 January 2008). The reports are based on limited information about early-stage research distributed in a press release, so the reliability of the evidence cannot be assessed. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1132431 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:06:41 +0100 1132431 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=276635 Rapid testing of patients for MRSA reduced infection rates by nearly 40%, reported the Times (30 November 2007). The newspaper accurately reported the results of a study comparing infections before and after the introduction of the test. The causal relationship between testing and the reduction in infections is uncertain. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1105259 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:58:24 +0100 1105259 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=276195 Babies born by planned caesarean section are up to four times more likely to suffer from breathing problems in the first days of life reported four newspapers (12th December 2007). These provided generally accurate summaries of a well-conducted cohort study that looked at the relationship between method of delivery and breathing difficulties in newborns. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1092353 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:58:09 +0100 1092353 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=276186 Consuming a Mediterranean diet can help people live longer, reported six newspapers (11th December 2007). The newspapers were generally accurate in their reports of a large cohort study, which looked at the relationship between diet and mortality in older people. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1089584 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:55:28 +0100 1089584 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=275788 Honey is better than dextromorphan for treating children's coughs, reported seven newspapers (4 December 2007). The newspaper articles described a small trial in which buckwheat honey was found to give effective relief to night time cough symptoms. However, the trial only demonstrated honey to be superior to no treatment and not to dextromorphan. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071746 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:51:28 +0100 1071746 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=273512 Spinal manipulation (and/ or use of diclofenac) does not speed up recovery from back pain reported five newspapers (9 November 2007). The newspaper reports of a well-conducted trial of people with acute back pain were generally accurate. The study's results appear reliable, and are applicable to people with acute lower back pain. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1020578 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:01:19 +0100 1020578 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=273400 The Daily Mail reported that the statin simvastatin is linked to sleep problems and weight gain (8 November 2007). The article was based on an abstract published in Circulation and a press release. Full details of the research have not been published, therefore its quality and reliability cannot be assessed. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1014235 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:53:10 +0100 1014235 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=273356 Painkillers may reduce the risk of Parkinson's, reported five newspapers (6 November 2007). The newspapers briefly, but generally accurately, reported the results of a case-control study. The study does have some weaknesses, and case control studies rarely provide definitive evidence for cause and effect. The call for further research seems appropriate. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1011477 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:50:10 +0100 1011477 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=271182 The flu vaccination does not reduce hospital admissions among the elderly, reported four newspapers (24 October 2007). Some newspaper headlines overstate the results of a reliable study which found flu vaccination had no effect on whether over-65s with respiratory illness needed to be hospitalised. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=977096 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:12:54 +0100 977096 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=270494 A new blood test may identify those at risk of Alzheimer's disease up to six years before symptoms, reported five newspapers (15 October 2007). The articles are based on a laboratory study assessing the diagnostic capability of protein biomarkers in the blood. It will be several years before a viable test is available. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=951466 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:50:56 +0100 951466 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=270363 Most British adults wrongly believe that moderate physical activity has more health benefits than vigorous activity, reported four newspapers (10 October 2007). The newspapers accurately reported the opinions expressed in an Internet survey. The research did not directly address the relative health benefits of moderate and vigorous activity. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=940808 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:57:22 +0100 940808 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=270265 Individually tailored herbal medicines may not be beneficial and may cause more harm than good, reported six newspapers (4 October 2007). The newspapers were generally accurate in their reporting of a well conducted review, however the potential for adverse effects was not assessed by this research. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=934604 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:52:33 +0100 934604 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=269555 A new contraceptive pill designed to be taken continuously, potentially eliminating menstrual periods, could soon be available in the UK, reported two newspapers (27 September 2007). The reports were partly based on a general article in New Scientist magazine which provided little information about the new pill. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=910261 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:50:00 +0100 910261 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=269488 Women with advanced breast cancer survive longer after relapse if they continue to take Herceptin, reported three newspapers (26 September 2007). The reports were based on data presented at a conference and published in abstract form. The reports were broadly accurate but the quality of the research cannot be assessed. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=907738 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:52:24 +0100 907738 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=269461 Acupuncture, including sham acupuncture, is more effective than conventional therapy for back pain, reported four newspapers (25th September 2007). The newspapers were generally accurate in their reports of a well conducted randomised controlled trial. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=905292 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:54:50 +0100 905292 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=269074 On 12 September 2007, seven newspapers (1-7) reported that the contraceptive pill protects women against cancer. These were generally accurate reports of a well conducted large retrospective study. The results are likely to be reliable for a population similar to that studied, but may not be generalisable to current oral contraceptive (OC) pill users. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=868863 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:25:13 +0100 868863 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=268659 Patients who switch from branded statins to a generic alternative, could have an increased risk of heat attack or stroke, reported three newspapers (6th September 2007). The reports are based on a conference abstract and press release. The reliability of the findings cannot be assessed as full study details are not available. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=847932 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:04:53 +0100 847932 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=268517 A pill could reduce heart attacks and deaths if given to people with type 2 diabetes, reported three newspapers (3 September, 2007). The newspapers were generally accurate in their reports of a well-conducted trial. The extent to which the findings can be generalised to all individuals with type 2 diabetes is unclear. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=839744 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:55:31 +0100 839744 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=268078 The cholesterol-lowering drugs statins may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease reported seven newspapers (August 28th 2007). These reports were based on a study of 110 brains examined at post mortem. The newspapers generally reported the association found by the study accurately, including the need for cautious interpretation and further research. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=829219 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:28:04 +0100 829219 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=267352 On 8th August 2007 three newspapers reported that a lack of vitamin B1 has been linked to vascular disease in people with diabetes. The newspapers reflected the conclusions of a case-control study, however, given the prevalence of diabetes, this was a small study on which to base such strong conclusions. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=790005 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:58:09 +0100 790005 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=267295 Children as young as eight years old should be given statins, reported four newspapers (7 August 2007). The newspapers generally report results from a well-conducted randomised controlled trial accurately, although the authors stated that the optimal age for statin initiation is not known and further research is needed. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=787525 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:54:52 +0100 787525 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=266913 Deep brain stimulation (DBS), using electrodes implanted in the brain of a man in a minimally conscious state, restored his ability to feed himself, talk and other basic functions reported five newspapers (2nd August 2007). The articles are based on a study of a single patient and further investigation is required. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=775817 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:55:57 +0100 775817 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=266685 The NLH Emergency Care Specialist Library is running a week aimed at giving new doctors the facts they should know... (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=762363 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:47:53 +0100 762363 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=266142 Pumpkin extract may cut need for insulin injection reported three newspapers (9 July 2007). The articles are based on a laboratory study involving rats engineered to have type I diabetes. These findings cannot be applied to people at present. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=720880 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:20:51 +0100 720880 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=266106 Women undergoing IVF who have embryo genetic testing could lower their chances of having a baby reported six newspapers (5 July 2007). They were reporting on the results of a reliable, randomised controlled trial comparing preimplantation genetic screening with standard treatment in women aged 35 to 41 receiving IVF treatment. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=717381 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:35:56 +0100 717381 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=266069 Women who turn to alternative medicine to help them become pregnant are actually cutting their chances, reported five newspapers (5 July 2007). Neither the accuracy of the news reports nor the reliability of the research can be assessed from the conference abstract and press release on which the reports are based. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=715414 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:42:37 +0100 715414 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=262678 The herbal remedy echinacea could cut the risk of catching a cold by more than half, reported five newspapers (25 June 2007). The newspapers were largely accurate in reporting the findings of a well-conducted meta-analysis. The review authors caution that more research needs to be done on the safety of echinacea. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=696036 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:29:31 +0100 696036 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=262146 A drug used to treat high blood pressure may be an effective treatment for Parkinson's disease reported eight newspapers (11 June 2007). The articles are based on a laboratory study involving mice engineered to have a disease similar to progressive Parkinson's disease. These findings cannot be applied to people at present. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=665560 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:27:12 +0100 665560 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=262123 Statins are safe and effective for lowering cholesterol reported the Daily Mail, 7 June 2007. The report is based on a clinically focussed overview of the evidence for the safety of statins, which concluded that they are well-tolerated and safe when used at standard doses. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=665561 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 665561 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=261533 Taking iron supplements during pregnancy may be harmful for non-anaemic women, reported four newspapers (31 May 2007). The newspapers accurately summarised the main findings of a generally well-conducted randomised controlled trial, although some reports included findings not derived from the study. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=647847 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:43:07 +0100 647847 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=260083 Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of ovarian cancer, reported eight newspapers (19 April 2007). The newspapers were generally accurate in their reports of a large, well-conducted cohort study, the findings of which are likely to be reliable. However, the numbers of deaths attributed to HRT are estimates only. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=570651 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:36:05 +0100 570651 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=259854 Flu increases the risk of coronary death and flu vaccinations may help reduce this risk, reported seven newspapers. Reports were based on a study which found an association between influenza epidemics and increases in coronary death. The effects of influenza vaccinations on coronary death were not investigated in this study. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=558851 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:36:04 +0100 558851 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=259481 Treatment with their own stem cells could reduce the need for insulin injections in patients with type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes, reported nine newspapers (11 April 2007). The newspapers accurately summarised the main findings of a small uncontrolled study but some headlines overstated the significance of the results. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=539977 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:54:02 +0100 539977 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=258975 A new way of treating asthma gives hope to millions of sufferers, reported six newspapers on 29 March 2007 (1-6). The reports were based on a small well conducted trial (7) of bronchial thermoplasty; further research is underway. The news reports of the main findings were broadly accurate but some important points were omitted. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=534614 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:05 +0100 534614 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=258718 Thousands of patients may be denied their best chance of long-term survival by being given stents rather than undergoing heart bypass surgery reported two newspapers (23 March 2007). The newspapers accurately reported some of the findings of a well-conducted meta-analysis, including that there was no difference in death rates. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501583 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:45:05 +0100 501583 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=251343 Newspapers reports, based on a press release, stated that taking fish oil supplements boosted brain development (12 March 2007). Four overweight children showed improved arithmetical and construction skills, memory, concentration, and brain growth, after three months. The results can not be deemed reliable, or generalisable to other young people. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=468009 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:45:04 +0100 468009 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=235855 Older people taking antidepressants, such as Prozac and Seroxat, are twice as likely to suffer broken bones, reported two newspapers (23 January 2007). The reports were based on a cohort study which linked daily antidepressant use with an increase risk of fracture. Further research is needed to confirm the findings. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=380506 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 01:44:56 +0100 380506 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=235527 Chewing gum containing an appetite suppressing hormone may help treat obesity reported five newspapers (15 January 2007). The articles appear to be based partly on a press release announcing funding into research to develop a synthetic form of pancreatic polypeptide which may be used to suppress appetite. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=361820 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 01:09:59 +0100 361820 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=224457 Herceptin can improve survival after surgery and chemotherapy for breast cancer reported four newspapers (5 January 2007). They all accurately reported two year survival results of a large trial, but not all mentioned the increased risk of side-effects. Further publications of long-term efficacy and safety are awaited to confirm these initial results. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=345889 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:32:02 +0100 345889 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=213104 The first vaccine pill for hay fever sufferers will be launched in January 2007 reported seven newspapers (12 December 2006). The reports appear to be based in part on a news item on the MRC website. It is not possible to comment on the reported trial results as we have been unable to identify the source of the information. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=321050 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:56:01 +0100 321050 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=213026 Screening does not significantly reduce breast cancer death in women aged 40-49, reported two newspapers (8 December 2006). The newspapers accurately reported the main finding of a large randomised controlled trial. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=314454 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:52:59 +0100 314454 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=212887 Exercise, not dieting, should be the focus for overweight or obese individuals reported two newspapers (5 December 2006). The reports appear to be based on a conference abstract and press release. It is not possible to comment on the reliability of the findings as full study details are not available. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=307346 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 15:02:01 +0100 307346 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=201748 Dark chocolate is good for the heart, reported five newspapers (15th November, 2006) (1-5). The reports appear to be based on a press release and conference abstract (6-7). As only brief details of the research are available in the abstract it is not possible to comment on the validity of the findings. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=277915 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:20:24 +0100 277915 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=197413 Widening the use of statins, beyond current guidelines to people at low risk of heart attack or stroke, could be beneficial reported three newspapers (10 November 2006). The papers gave an accurate summary of a cost-effectiveness study, though the model had limitations that should be considered when interpreting the findings. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=271136 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 20:05:00 +0100 271136 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=191139 Implantation of an artificial heart pump combined with drug treatment may reverse advanced heart failure, reported two newspapers (2 November 2006). The newspapers accurately reported the findings of a small uncontrolled study in a highly selected group of patients, but their claims that thousands of patients may benefit appear premature. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=262984 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 22:38:59 +0100 262984 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=187874 Scientists have developed a 'sticking plaster' that may make treatment more convenient for patients with skin cancer, reported four newspapers (30 October 2006). The reports were based on a press release from the University of St Andrews. The treatment has been tested in pilot studies but further research is required. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=254182 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:36:40 +0100 254182 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=187677 Doctors have been warned that high doses of common anti-inflammatory drugs can increase the risk of heart attacks when used for long periods, reported five newspapers on 25 October 2006. This was based on a systematic review published in June 2006 which has previously been covered by Hitting the Headlines. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=253257 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 01:15:40 +0100 253257 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=187359 On 18 October 2006 one newspaper reported that an anti-obesity pill (rimonabant) helps people lose weight. The newspaper reflected the results of a well-conducted systematic review. However, as the review authors pointed out, the included studies were limited and further research is required. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=242113 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:33:00 +0100 242113 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=187012 Radiotherapy before surgery can increase survival for bowel cancer patients reported three newspapers (9 October 2006). The reports were based on clinical trial results presented at the National Cancer Research Institute conference. It is not possible to comment on the reliability of the findings as full details were not available. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=227771 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:08:57 +0100 227771 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=186927 Lucentis, a drug not currently licensed in the UK, is an effective treatment for age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of irreversible blindness in people aged over 50, reported six newspapers on 5 October 2006. The news articles generally accurately reported the conclusions of two double-blind, randomised controlled trials. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=223931 Fri, 06 Oct 2006 19:19:00 +0100 223931 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=177391 Beta blockers used for the treatment of high blood pressure leads to 8000 patients developing diabetes in the UK per year reported two newspapers (7 September 2006). (1,2) The newspapers accurately report research presented at a conference.(3) In the absence of full study details, a quality assessment of the research has not been possible. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=182757 Sat, 09 Sep 2006 05:57:58 +0100 182757 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=156725 The acne treatment isotretinoin (Roaccutane) increases the risk of blood changes linked to liver damage, reported two newspapers (August 22nd 2006). They accurately reported the results of a retrospective study, including the need for further research. One noted that the study did not concern isotretinoin cream prescribed in the UK. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=156388 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:31:57 +0100 156388 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=156292 Women with advanced breast cancer who take Herceptin are at a greater risk of heart damage than previously thought, reported eight newspapers on 15 August 2006. The news articles generally accurately reported the conclusions of a well-conducted retrospective case series that found the increased risk acceptable as the heart damage was reversible in most patients. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=149821 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 01:25:58 +0100 149821 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=155941 Lipitor (atorvastatin) reduces the risk of a second stroke reported three newspapers (1-4). The newspaper reports generally reflected the overall conclusions of a well-conducted study, whose findings are likely to be reliable. However, the increased risk of haemorrhagic strokes with Lipitor was not reported in any of the newspapers. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=143466 Sat, 12 Aug 2006 04:05:58 +0100 143466 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=155524 A new blood test may allow earlier detection of breast cancer, reported the Daily Telegraph (4 August 2006). The newspaper accurately reported results of basic research using samples from patients and healthy women. Further work is needed before the method can be tested in clinical trials. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=138257 Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:50:59 +0100 138257 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=154989 Inhaled nitric oxide gas can reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in premature babies reported The Guardian (27th July, 2006). The broadly accurate report was based on reliable results of a well-conducted trial. Long-term results are required before clinical recommendations can be made. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=124895 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 17:34:01 +0100 124895 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=154877 An implant appears to halt the progression of Alzheimer's, reported the Daily Mail (25 July 2006). The trial the newspaper article refers to, evaluated the efficacy of leuprolide for Alzheimer's but did not involve administering the drug in implant form. The quality of the trial could not be assessed as insufficient details are available. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=124896 Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100 124896 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=154760 Calcium supplementation cuts the risk of pre-eclampsia by half, reported five newspapers (21 July 2006). Generally the newspapers accurately reported the findings of a well-conducted systematic review, that the authors' state was based primarily on women of low risk and low dietary intake of calcium. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=124897 Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100 124897 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=151913 A skin patch to treat Alzheimer's could soon be available, reported the Daily Mail on 20 July 2006 (1). The newspaper accurately reports details from a trial comparing two methods of delivering the Alzheimer's medication rivastigmine (2-4). Full details of the study have yet to be published, so the quality of the research cannot be assessed. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=124898 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100 124898 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=149051 The news that a new pill could spell the end for asthma, eczema and hayfever was briefly reported in the Daily Mirror (1). The potential drug is still in the development stage and trials on humans are not likely to start until at least 2010. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=102465 Sat, 15 Jul 2006 05:34:58 +0100 102465 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=148769 'New study shows no link between MMR and autism' reported The Guardian on 6 July 2006. The report, based on a study which found no link between rates of autism and vaccinations including MMR, was generally accurate. The research had some limitations but supports the findings of other reliable studies. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=91440 Sat, 08 Jul 2006 08:50:13 +0100 91440 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=148628 Hot water bottles have a real effect on stomach ache reported four newspapers on 5 July 2006. The reports were based on laboratory research presented at a meeting of the Physiological Society. It is not possible to comment on the validity of the research which has not yet been published. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=87904 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 04:50:08 +0100 87904 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=144334 Six newspapers reported on a pill that helps to reduce body fat on 29 June 2006. The newspaper articles seem to be based on a press release from the drug manufacturer. It is not possible to comment on the validity of the research which has not yet been published in full. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=83134 Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:50:02 +0100 83134 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=143800 An extract from a Peruvian plant can speed up the healing of wounds, reported The Guardian (23 June 2003). The newspaper accurately reports the findings of a laboratory study involving mice, in which oleanolic acid was found to speed up wound healing. These findings cannot be applied to people at present. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=77359 Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:30:01 +0100 77359 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=143628 A handheld device can 'zap' away migraine pain before it starts, reported The Times (22 June 2006). The report appears to be based on a press release of a conference presentation, but it is not possible to evaluate the reliability of the findings as insufficient details are available. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=70787 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:50:00 +0100 70787 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=143074 Three days of antibiotics are as effective as eight for treating pneumonia, reported the Daily Express (9 June, 2006). The newspaper article was broadly accurate, although the headlines overstated the conclusions of the trial. The trial was reasonably well-conducted, although it was moderate in size and further research is required. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=58467 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:50:12 +0100 58467 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=127036 Painkillers such as ibuprofen can double the risk of a heart attack, reported nine newspapers (2 June 2006). The newspapers reported on a meta-analysis which found an increased heart attack risk with COX 2 inhibitors. Limited details on the risks associated with ibuprofen and diclofenac makes it difficult to comment on the reliability of the results (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=51242 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 06:45:02 +0100 51242 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=126672 Fewer, larger doses of radiotherapy may be as effective as a greater number of smaller doses in preventing breast cancer recurrence, reported six newspapers (30 May 2006). They were generally accurate reports of a well-conducted trial comparing three different radiotherapy doses used to treat women with breast cancer. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=48359 Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100 48359 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=126533 Radical treatment of prostate cancer is a waste of time for most men, reported the Daily Mail (26 May 2006). The report is based on a survival model, the results of which should be treated as suggestive only. Further research is ongoing. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=37623 Mon, 29 May 2006 14:50:02 +0100 37623 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=126305 Caffeine treatment has been found to reduce abnormal development of the lungs in premature babies, reported The Independent (18 May 2006). The newspaper accurately reported the interim findings of a well conducted trial. As the trial is ongoing, the long-term results for the effects of caffeine treatment are not yet available. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=31156 Mon, 22 May 2006 21:20:00 +0100 31156 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=126015 A drug used to treat herpes has produced dramatic results in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, reported the Daily Mail (16 May 2006). The newspaper report appears to be based on a conference presentation. It is not possible to evaluate the findings as insufficient details relating to the study have been found. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5947 Sat, 20 May 2006 05:55:02 +0100 5947 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=125835 Red wine can help prevent deafness, reported four newspapers (11th May 2006). This assertion does not appear to be based on any direct evidence relating the effects of wine consumption to deafness. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5948 Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5948 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=125413 Removing only the key, or sentinel lymph node in patients undergoing surgery for early breast cancer can improve quality of life or arm function, reported three newspapers (3 May 2006). The newspaper reports, of a well-conducted trial, were broadly accurate although two newspapers inaccurately reported the reduction in hospital stay. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5949 Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5949 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=125104 Hypnotherapy may help relieve non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) reported two newspapers (20 April 2006). The newspapers accurately reported the reliable results from a small randomised controlled trial. Further research is needed to verify the findings in a more representative group of patients with NCCP. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5950 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5950 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=125076 Wearing flight socks reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis reported two newspapers on 19 April 2006. The reports were based on a well-conducted systematic review of trials, the results of which appear to be reliable. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5951 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5951 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=124961 A drug used to prevent osteoporosis is as effective as Tamoxifen at protecting against breast cancer but has fewer side effects, reported three newspapers (19 April 2006). The reports are based on a press release of early results of a large clinical trial, for which full details are not yet available. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5952 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5952 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=124709 Shock wave therapy used to treat kidney stones may increase the risk of diabetes, reported four newspapers (11 April 2006). The newspapers accurately reflected the conclusions of a retrospective cohort study. However, the study had some methodological limitations, and the findings are only relevant to one particular type of shock wave therapy. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5953 Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5953 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=124515 A fat melting laser may be used to treat cellulite, heart disease and acne, reported seven newspapers (10 April 2006). The news reports are based on a laboratory experiment using pig fat and skin samples. The procedure has yet to be tested on people and it could be years before it's used in practice. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5954 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5954 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=124504 A vaccine has been shown to offer long lasting protection against the HPV viruses associated with cervical cancer, reported five newspapers (6 April 2006). The newspapers accurately reported the reliable results of the four and half year follow-up of a well conducted trial of the vaccine. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5955 Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5955 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=123972 A contraceptive pill that may reduce the risk of breast cancer could be available within the next five years, reported eight newspapers (28 March 2006). The reports are based on a news briefing about which no additional information is available, so we can't comment on the nature of the research mentioned by the newspapers. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5956 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5956 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=123878 Omega 3 fats may not prevent heart disease, reported five newspapers on 24 March 2006. The newspapers accurately reported the findings of a well-conducted systematic review, the conclusions of which are likely to be reliable. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5957 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5957 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=123835 Aricept (donepezil) improves symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in advanced stage dementia reported six newspapers (23 March 2006). Although this appeared to be a well-conducted randomised-controlled trial, it is unclear how clinically important the demonstrated effects of the treatment are. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5958 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5958 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=123816 There is no evidence that spinal manipulation works, reported three newspapers on 22 March 2006. The newspaper articles are based on a systematic review of systematic reviews. Insufficient outcome data, uncertain methodology of the included reviews, and uncertain quality of the original studies limits interpretation. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5959 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5959 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=123185 A statin (rosuvastatin) could reverse the build up of fatty deposits in the arteries that can trigger coronary heart disease, reported seven newspapers (14 March 2006). The newspapers accurately reported on an uncontrolled trial which showed promising results. Further research is needed to assess whether the treatment actually saves lives and reduces heart attacks. (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5960 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5960 http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http://www.library.nhs.uk/resources/?id=122462 The painkiller celecoxib, marketed under the name Celebrex, may double the risk of heart attacks, reported four newspapers on 1 March 2006.(1-4) The generally accurate reports were based on a well-conducted systematic review of randomised controlled trials, the findings of which appear reliable.(5) (Source: NLH - Hitting The Headlines) NLH - Hitting The Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5961 Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 5961