MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with '15 minutes'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:30:12 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028461&cid=t_311331_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F10%2Fwant-to-feel-happier-by-the-end-of-the-day%2F Do you need a happiness boost — right now? If so, take a look at this menu of options and make your choices. Remember, the more you tackle, the bigger the boost you’ll receive. When you’re feeling blue, it can be hard to muster up the physical and mental energy to do the things that make you happier. Plunking down in front of the TV or digging into a tub of ice cream seems like an easier fix. However, research shows (and you know it’s true) that these aren’t the routes to feeling better. Try some choices below. The more you push yourself, the better you’ll feel; but if you can’t tackle a big task, just do something small. Even a little step in the right direction will give you a lift. According to my ground-breaking happiness formula, to be happy, you need to think about... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028461 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:46:57 +0100 5028461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742286&cid=t_311331_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F10%2Fwhy-we-like-to-keep-busy%2F Do people like to keep busy for no reason? Or is being idle okay with most of us? Psychological researchers (Ysee et al., 2010) set to find out. In two experiments with college students, researchers discovered that we can be happy doing nothing at all and remaining idle. But given even the slimmest of reasons to be busy doing something, and most people will opt for doing something over nothing. The researchers also found that people were happier when they were busy, even if they were forced into busyness. How can people be happy being busy, if that busyness serves no purpose? In the first experiment, researchers had 98 students fill out surveys individually, and then gave them a choice before filling out a second survey 15 minutes after completing the first — they could drop off the... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742286 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:30:19 +0100 3742286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3658934&cid=t_311331_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fexclusive-mediabistro-com-founder-laurel-touby-on-making-millions-marriage-and-moving-forward%2F Laurel Touby and husband Jon Fine at the Webutante Ball in NYC, June 8, 2010 A former freelance writer, Laurel Touby came up with the idea for her influential media company, Mediabistro.com, in 1994, and in 2007, sold it for a cool $23 million. (She didn’t pocket all of that, though.) Just back from an eight-month international sabbatical, Laurel took some time out to answer our 11 questions about marriage, making more money than her husband, and moving on after major success. Long before you sold Mediabistro (the company you founded) for many millions of dollars, did you care who made more money, you or your then-boyfriend? I would love to say that it didn’t matter, because I’m an emancipated woman who went to Smith College. But, it was nice to know that he could pay his part of... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3658934 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:30:40 +0100 3658934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526973&cid=t_311331_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F17%2Facne-and-facials%2F A lot of people have the idea that getting facials or having acne surgery done regularly will cure their acne.   Actually, acne surgery is really just sort of a quick fix because it helps you get rid of those existing zits in 15 minutes. However, it doesn’t prevent new pimples from coming up again. It isn’t a cure. Ultimately, it all boils down to having effective topical and/or oral medications which your good dermatologist can recommend and good patient compliance with the medications. Even without having acne surgery patients will get clearer skin with just the medications.  So why do dermatologists still do acne surgery when pimples can disappear even with medications?  There are two reasons why: To increase patient compliance – it usually takes from 2 to 4 weeks... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526973 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:42:43 +0100 3526973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374076&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F17%2Fuk-health-news-16-17032010%2F NHS trust apologises for German doctor’s botched operation – The Guardian 17th January 2010 “An NHS trust has apologised to the family of a woman who died shortly after a German locum surgeon botched an operation on her hip. Ena Dickinson, 94, died two months after mistakes by Dr Werner Kolb left her unable to walk. During the operation in August 2008 at Grantham hospital in Lincolnshire, he removed bone that should have been left and severed an artery. The only reason Dickinson did not die immediately was because a consultant stepped in, an inquest heard yesterday.” tags: Mortality, Health, News, UHN, Negligence, Surgery, Medical Staff, Professional Discipline, Jurisprudence, The Guardian Additional Story Woman died after ‘worst botched operation’ see... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374076 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:30:23 +0100 3374076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374077&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F17%2Finternational-health-news-16-17032010%2F Genetic discovery promises healing without scars – The Guardian 15th March 2010 “Mice engineered without P21 gene regrew holes punched in their ears with no scars” tags: Genetics, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Additional Story Humans could regrow body parts like some amphibians – Daily Telegraph 15th March 2010 Asbestos victims demand worldwide ban – The Independent 17th March 2010 “Anti-asbestos activists from around the world called in Italy Tuesday for a worldwide ban on the hazardous building material and for companies that use it to be brought to justice. Asbestos, which can cause fatal illness, was banned in the European Union in 2005 but is still used in developing countries, activists said in Italy’s northern city of Turin.” tags:... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374077 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:29:28 +0100 3374077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366138&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F15%2Fuk-health-news-15032010%2F For richer, for poorer – The Guardian 15th March 2010 “Britons overall are getting steadily healthier, but being poor still carries a vast penalty” tags: Equity, Poverty, Deprivation, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Scandal of cancer drugs kept from dying victims – The Independent 15th March 2010 “Thousands of cancer patients are being denied access to costly drugs by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (Nice), the NHS medicines watchdog, a year after ministers ordered the institute to relax its spending criteria for patients close to the end of their lives, campaigners claim.” tags: Cost Effectiveness, Cancer, Health, News, Evidence Based Practice, Ethics, Rationing, UHN, NHS, The Independent Additional Stories NHS watchdog NICE acting agai... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366138 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:44:14 +0100 3366138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366139&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F15%2Finternational-health-news-15032010%2F Short bursts of exercise will make you fitter quicker – The Independent 15th March 2010 “Like the diet that guarantees weight loss, the fitness regime which delivers maximum benefit for minimum effort is the Holy Grail of exercise coaches. Now they believe they have found it. Alternating short bursts of intense activity with brief rest periods delivers more benefit for less exercise, research shows. As a way of building fitness and muscle power it beats traditional types of long-term exercise such as cycling or walking, scientists say.” tags: Physical Activity, IHN, Health, The Independent Vitamin D better than vaccines at preventing flu, report claims – The Times 15th March 2010 “The risk of children suffering from flu can be halved if they take vitamin D, d... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366139 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:35:32 +0100 3366139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3272880&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F15%2Fuk-health-news-12-15022010%2F Poor kids trail in language skills – The Guardian 15th February 2010 “Britain’s poorest children are already almost a year behind their richer classmates in their language skills by the time they start school, research has shown. The Sutton Trust report reveals the educational inequalities between the richest and poorest youngsters and the impact of parenting and a child’s home environment on their vocabulary.” tags: Education, Poverty, Deprivation, Speech and Language Therapy, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Stories Investing in equality – The Guardian 12th February 2010 Tottenham is exemplar of public health inequality says government review – The Times 15th February 2010 The rich ‘live seven years longer than poor people’... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3272880 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:31:22 +0100 3272880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3272881&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F15%2Finternational-health-news-12-15022010%2F Elderly ‘live longer if they are overweight’ – The Observer 14th February 2010 “Study indicates that the mortality rate among 70- to 75-year-olds is higher for those with ‘optimum’ weights” tags: Obesity, Older People, Ageing, Life Expectancy, Health, News, IHN, The Observer Additional Story At last, a time in life when it’s good to be fat: Over 70s told tubbiness is better for their health – Daily Mail 15th February 2010 Birth control for him – The Independent 15th February 2010 “According to researchers at University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), Hv1, a molecule that activates sperm to swim also regulates intracellular pH levels is the likely missing link to prevent pregnancy and control male infertility.”... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3272881 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:30:27 +0100 3272881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262565&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fuk-health-news-11022010%2F Healthy living is cut short by 17 years for poorest in Britain – The Guardian 11th February 2010 “Stark inequalities mean government will miss key targets on life expectancy and cannot raise retirement age, says review” tags: Equity, Disabilities, Poverty, Deprivation, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Stories Mother-of-three: ‘The way we live has definitely affected our health’ – The Guardian 11th February 2010 Labour is running up a down escalator to tackle inequality – The Guardian 10th February 2010 Retire at 68? Three-quarters of us will be too ill to even work that long… – The Independent 11th February 2010 Michelle Mitchell: We must cut the rich-poor health gap – The Independent 11th February 2010 Poor need &#8216... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262565 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:08:21 +0100 3262565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262566&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Finternational-health-news-11022010%2F Children’s tantrums may be re-classed as psychiatric disorders – The Guardian 10th February 2010 “‘Condition’ may be included in new edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the industry bible” tags: Children, Mental Health, Diagnosis, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian A stammerer’s second life – The Guardian 10th February 2010 “Although my voice rebels against me on a daily basis, the internet has allowed me to finally say what I want” tags: Genetics, Speech and Language Therapy, Health, News, IHN, Stammering, The Guardian Additional Stories Frances Cook: Early intervention is vital to treat problem – The Independent 11th February 2010 Study links stuttering to genetic disorders – The Independent 11th February 201... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262566 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:45:26 +0100 3262566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262567&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-11022010%2F Chief Medical Officer to give Liverpool John Moore’s University Roscoe lecture – Liverpool Daily Post 10th February 2010 “BRITAIN’S most senior medical officer will deliver a talk in Liverpool next week. Sir Liam Donaldson, who has been the Chief Medical Officer for the past 12 years, will deliver a Roscoe Lecture for John Moores University. Entitled The Legacy of Dr Duncan – the first Chief Medical Officer, the lecture will focus on the Liverpool-born physician who worked at the city’s infirmary and campaigned for improvements to the appalling living conditions of his patients.” tags: Public Health, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Fazakerley hospital first to set up elite life-saving team of doctors and nurses – Liverpool Echo 10th February 2010 &... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262567 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:34:30 +0100 3262567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262568&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-11022010%2F Helpline hailed as a success – North West Evening Mail 10th February 2010 “A HELPLINE set up for people with mental health, learning disability, drug and alcohol issues has been hailed a success. Cumbria Partnership Direct, a free, 24-hour helpline, has received over 1,000 calls since its launch in June last year.” tags: Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Health Education, Health Promotion, Telephony, Health, News, CLHN, North West Evening Mail Have a heart-to-heart – The Whitehaven News 10th February 2010 “HEALTH staff are offering you the chance to have your heart checked. NHS Cumbria’s community heart failure team are holding an event at West Cumberland Hospital as part of the British Heart Foundation’s National Heart Month.” tags: Heart Disea... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262568 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:27:46 +0100 3262568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262569&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-11022010%2F Hospital bosses ‘are on a final yellow card’ – Manchester Evening News 10th February 2010 “Bosses of under-fire Tameside Hospital have been warned they need to improve – and that ‘doing nothing’ is not an option, trust members have claimed. Hospital bosses faced their council of members – which represents almost 6,000 people – at a heated meeting and were told they need to improve fast.” tags: NHS, Quality, Management, Hospitals, Health, News, GMHN, Manchester Evening News Hospital visitor spots rat in children’s area – Bury Times 11th February 2010 “BOSSES at Fairfield Hospital called in a pest control firm after a shocked visitor spotted a rat scuttling down a corridor. The area in the children’s outpatients department was immediat... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262569 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:03:13 +0100 3262569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3258940&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F10%2Fuk-health-news-02102010%2F War casualties put UK hospitals under strain – ahead of fresh Afghan offensive – The Guardian 10th February 2010 “New beds to be opened to handle rise in UK troops injured as defence secretary warns of “real risk” of new fatalities” tags: Armed Forces, Hospitals, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Story Military hospitals under pressure in advance of new offensive – Daily Telegraph 10th February 2010 NHS is facing a cold wind of change in the economic crisis – The Guardian 10th February 2010 “Sir Robert Naylor, chief executive of a leading hospital foundation trust, is being is talked of as a potential head of the NHS. But he stresses that the health service should not expect immunity from cost cuts and reform” tags: Health... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3258940 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:10:20 +0100 3258940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3258941&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F10%2Finternational-health-news-10022010%2F Michelle Obama launches US campaign to eliminate childhood obesity – The Guardian 9th February 2010 “The Obama administration today embarked on a programme to eliminate childhood obesity, one of the biggest health problems in the US, “within a generation”. Launching the initiative at the White House, Michelle Obama spoke about an “epidemic of childhood obesity”, saying that over the last three decades childhood obesity rates had tripled, with one in three children now overweight or obese.” tags: Children, Young People, Obesity, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Additional Story Michelle Obama launches campaign on child obesity – BBC Health News 9th February 2010 Smartphone to the rescue with new application – The Independent 10th Febru... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3258941 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:27 +0100 3258941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3258942&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F10%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-10022010%2F Death rate at Royal Liverpool Hospital A&E ‘worst in the country’- Liverpool Daily Post 9th February 2010 “ACCIDENT victims are more likely to die at the Royal Liverpool Hospital than anywhere else in England, shock new figures have revealed. The survival rate at the city’s main hospital is the lowest in the country, according to research released to a study that condemned the lack of care at night and at weekends in casualty departments.” tags: Accident and Emergency Departments, Quality, Mortality, Hospitals, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Midwife cuts at Wirral’s Arrowe Park Hospital – Liverpool Daily Post 9th February 2010 “A MERSEYSIDE hospital is cutting the number of its midwives, despite investing more than £11m in a new women... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3258942 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:57:28 +0100 3258942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3258943&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F10%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-02102010%2F Service helps Cumbrian man give up forty year smoking habit – Carlisle News & Star 9th February 2010 “A Carlisle man has given up smoking after more than 40 years, thanks to a pioneering workplace scheme. Pirelli’s factory worker Colin Swindell, 55, used to spend around £100 a week on his 40 to 60-a-day habit. When his wife had to stop smoking because of a heart condition, he decided it wouldn’t be fair to carry on.” tags: Smoking Cessation, Smoking, Health, News, CLHN, Carlisle News & Star Cumbrian youngsters urged to get chlamydia test – Carlisle News & Star 9th February 2010 “Health chiefs have stepped up their campaign to highlight the dangers of a potentially devastating infection that is thought to affect nearly 6,000 young Cumbrians. C... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3258943 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:50:33 +0100 3258943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3258944&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F10%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-10022010%2F Tameside Hospital boss won’t quit – Manchester Evening News 9th February 2010 “The beleaguered boss of a crisis-hit hospital has vowed she will not quit. Christine Green, chief executive of Tameside General Hospital, arrived home from a Caribbean holiday yesterday amid growing calls to resign from four local MPs, a community group and a Facebook campaign.” tags: Management, Governance, Hospitals, Quality, Health, News, GMHN, Manchester Evening News Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Filed under: Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3258944 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:48:22 +0100 3258944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254395&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2Fuk-health-news-09022010%2F Asylum failings damage lives, says immigration watchdog – The Guardian 9th February 2010 “Parliamentary ombudsman says UK Border Agency is not managing its workload or resolving applications in time” tags: Asylum Seekers, Work Load, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Restless Legs Syndrome might sound trivial – but far from it – The Guardian 9th February 2010 “Ekbom’s disease is a debilitating disorder and treatment is difficult” tags: Neurology, Pain, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Make STD testing mandatory – The Guardian 8th February 2010 “Legal and financial disincentives stop people getting checked. Compulsory testing would halt the spread of chlamydia and HIV” tags:  Sexually Transmitted Infections, Sexual Health, Health... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254395 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:09:56 +0100 3254395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254396&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2Finternational-health-news-09022010%2F Study confirms link between older mothers and autism – The Independent 9th February 2010 “Women over 40 are nearly twice as likely to give birth to an autistic child than a mother under 30, researchers said Monday in a study that found more evidence of links between autism and maternal age. The father’s age had nearly no impact on the child’s risk of autism unless the father is older and the mother is younger than 30, according to the 10-year study, which examined 4.9 million births in the 1990s.” tags: Autism, Human Fertility, Health, News, Obstetrics, Disabilities, IHN, The Independent Help stop 500,000 women dying in childbirth this year – The Independent 8th February 2010 “With over 500,000 women around the world expected to die from complicati... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254396 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:45:45 +0100 3254396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254398&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-02092010%2F Royal Liverpool wants to become Foundation hospital – Liverpool Daily Post 8th February 2010 “LIVERPOOL’S main hospital has announced plans to become a foundation trust. The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospitals Trust has begun a consultation which will run until April 29.” tags: Hospitals, Governance, NHS, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Additional Story Liverpool hospital asks public opinion in bid to become a Foundation Trust – Liverpool Echo 8th February 2010 NHS Warrington given £300m budget – Warrington Guardian 7th February 2010 “NHS Warrington has received Government funding of more than £306m to set out its priorities for the next year. The total, £306.6m, will go towards the PCT’s operating framework for 2010/11 and is almost 11 p... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254398 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:20:32 +0100 3254398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254400&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-02092010%2F Cumbria leading way in out-of-hours GP care – North West Evening Mail 8th February 2010 “CUMBRIA is one of the country’s leading areas for out-of-hours GP care. National news reports in recent weeks have highlighted concerns about the adequacy of out-of-hours care in parts of the UK.” tags: Out of Hours, Primary Care, Quality, Health, News, CLHN, North West Evening Mail Furness General Hospital £155,000 car parking windfall – North West Evening Mail 8th Februaruy 2010 “FURNESS General Hospital raked in more than £150,000 in one year charging patients and visitors to park on its site.” tags: NHS Estates, Financial Management, Hospitals, Health, News, CLHN, North West Evening Mail New children’s respite centre to open in Workington – Carl... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254400 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:19:36 +0100 3254400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254401&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-09022010%2F M.E.N. demands probe into Tameside Hospital – Manchester Evening News 8th February 2010 “The M.E.N. today calls for an independent investigation into the crisis-hit Tameside General Hospital. Nicknamed Shameside, it has been at the centre of a catalogue of damning incidents.” tags: Hospitals, Quality, NHS, News, GMHN, Manchester Evening News A long term plan needed for elderly – The Bolton News 8th February 2010 “Here in our town, NHS Bolton expects the number of people aged 85 and over to rise from 5,000 in 2009 to just under 10,000 by 2031. Jan Hutchinson, director for public health at the local Primary Care Trust, is obviously right when she says planning needs to start now to cope with the challenge ahead. “ tags: Older People, NHS, Demand, Health, N... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254401 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:15:36 +0100 3254401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251164&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fuk-health-news-06-08022010%2F Gilderdale’s trial was horrific but necessary to retain a vital principle – The Guardian 8th February 2010 “It is dangerous, especially for the vulnerable, to think that assisted dying is the only way to take control of death” tags: Suicide, Euthanasia, Legislation, Jurisprudence, Health, News, UHN, Ethics, The Guardian Gordon Brown: All cancer patients to get home care – The Observer 7th February 2010 “Prime minister promises to make NHS treatment more personalised and of a standard equal to private healthcare” tags: Cancer, Nursing, Personalisation, NHS, Health, News, Politics, UHN, The Observer Additional Stories Brown promises ‘a revolution’ in healthcare – The Independent 8th February 2010 Revealed: Gordon Brown’s man... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251164 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:35:26 +0100 3251164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251165&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Finternational-health-news-06-08022010%2F Drinking beer could help prevent weak bones – The Guardian 8th February 2010 “A new study claims that certain types of beer are a rich source of dietary silicon, and can help prevent osteoporosis” tags: Alcohol, Osteoporosis, Diet, Nutrition, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Additional Stories Beer can strengthen bones, study suggests – The Independent 8th February 2010 Beer boosts bones and fends off osteoporosis – Daily Telegraph 8th February 2010 Parents will raise happier children ‘if they put them second to their marriage’ – The Observer 7th February 2010 “US therapist David Code argues that an over-focus on kids creates demanding offspring and anxious, exhausted parents” tags: Parenting, IHN, Health, News, Relationships, T... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251165 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:34:31 +0100 3251165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251166&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-06-08022010%2F Surge in injuries from Wii console in Liverpool – Liverpool Daily Post 6th February 2010 “HEALTH centres in Liverpool have seen a surge of Wii related injuries since Christmas. Children and adults are going into walk-in centres in the city with muscle strain, aches and pains after overdoing it on the interactive Nintendo consoles. Veronica Bellis, from NHS Liverpool Community Health, says workers at city health centres have noticed injuries resulting from the console.” tags: Information Technology, Wounds and Injuries, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Additional Story Surge in injuries from Wii console in Liverpool – Liverpool Echo 6th February 2010 Maghull dad tells of heart and kidney transplant joy – Liverpool Daily Post 6th February 2010 “... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251166 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:33:35 +0100 3251166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251167&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-02072010%2F Dementia care cuts seem to be the norm – Carlisle News & Star 6th February 2010 “I am pleased Tim Farron is asking about dementia care in Cumbria as cuts in care in west Cumbria seem to be the norm, although the spokesman from NHS Cumbria insists it is improving. At the day hospital and the ward both assessment units for patients with dementia have closed, losing essential services to dementia sufferers and their carers.” tags: Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, NHS, CLHN, Carlisle News & Star, Financial Management Ex-Cumbria health boss faces disciplinary hearing over race case – The Cumberland News 5th February 2010 “A former director of north Cumbria’s hospitals is facing a disciplinary hearing over her role in a high-profile racial discrimination cas... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251167 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:32:40 +0100 3251167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251168&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-06-08022010%2F Hospital’s thousands on beds for 71-stone patients – Manchester Evening News 5th February 2010 “SOARING levels of obesity have forced Greater Manchester hospitals to to buy beds that can support up to 71 stone. All 500 of Tameside General Hospital’s 20-stone capacity beds and mattresses have been replaced to accommodate patients weighing up to 37 stone. And, for patients who weigh even more, two specialist beds have been sourced to cope with 71stone – almost a ton” tags: Obesity, Financial Management, Hospitals, Health, News, GMHN, Manchester Evening News Fresh warning over swine flu – The Bolton News 6th February 2010 “SWINE flu could be back with a vengeance later this year, health chiefs have warned. Bosses at NHS Bolton are renewing their ca... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251168 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:31:03 +0100 3251168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251169&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2F34dkrf%2FFadePodcast08-02-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:34m] Filed under: Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251169 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:49:00 +0100 3251169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3243743&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F05%2Fuk-health-news-02052010%2F Late night emergency consultants ‘could save up to 600 lives a year’ – The Guardian 5th February 2010 “Six hundred lives a year could be saved if hospital services for those who suffer life-threatening injuries in accidents were better managed, the National Audit Office will say tomorrow. Many accidents and injuries happen at night and weekends, often to young people, when emergency consultants are not often at work. Without rapid diagnosis and treatment, people suffer serious disabilities and lives are lost.” tags: Road Accidents, Trauma, UHN, Health, News, NHS, Quality, The Guardian Additional Story NHS trauma services in England ‘not good enough’ – BBC Health News 5th February 2010 Overdose inquest finds German doctor Daniel Ubani incomp... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3243743 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:30:21 +0100 3243743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3243744&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F05%2Finternational-health-news-02052010%2F China imposes media ban over new milk scandal: watchdog – The Independent 5th February 2010 “Chinese officials have banned independent reporting on the latest toxic food scandal involving melamine, a chemical blamed for the deaths of six babies in 2008, a press watchdog said Thursday. The International Federation of Journalists, citing local sources, said censors in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong had ordered that media outlets “must only use information formally released by the authorities”.” tags: Mass Media, Diet, Nutrition, Infants, Food Hygiene, Food Poisoning, IHN, Ethics, Health, News, The Independent Low serotonin linked to infants’ sudden cot death: study – The Independent 4th February 2010 “After struggling for years to ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3243744 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:29:25 +0100 3243744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3243745&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F05%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-02052010%2F Liverpool people debate whether bosses were right to ban North West paramedics from wearing novelty socks – Liverpool Echo 4th February 2010 “Ambulance bosses were right to ban novelty socks. All uniformed staff will be stopped from wearing socks decorated with cartoon characters, jokes and garish patterns because bosses say they are unprofessional.” tags: Ambulance Services, Ethics, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Echo Stigma fears over Liverpool school sexual health clinics – Liverpool Echo 4th February 2010 “TODAY an anti-bullying charity said it feared offering pregnancy tests at school would “stigmatise” those brave enough to use the service. Kayte Eaton, co-ordinator of Liverpool-based Bullybusters, said schools would be better advised to flag up comm... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3243745 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:28:27 +0100 3243745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3243746&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F05%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-02052010%2F Helping drug addicts back to normal life – North West Evening Mail 4th February 2010 “CUMBRIA’S top health chief claims the key to beating drug and alcohol addiction is finding every child’s passion before they are 18. Professor John Ashton, director of public health in the county, says the focus must shift from treating addicts to finding out why people turned to drink and drugs in the first place.” tags: Public Health, Children, Young People, Addiction, Drugs of Abuse, Alcohol, Health, News, CLHN, North West Evening Mail £32million flagship centre in Burnley will provide “best care” for mums and babies – Lancashire Telegraph 4th February 2010 “A NEW £32 million flagship centre will ensure mums and babies get the “very best care”, healt... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3243746 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:27:33 +0100 3243746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3243747&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2F73f54%2FFadePodcast05-02-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:14m] Filed under: Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3243747 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:26:45 +0100 3243747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239515&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F04%2Fuk-health-news-02042010%2F Study: Vegetative brains show signs of awareness – The Guardian 4th February 2010 “Scientists have detected glimmers of awareness in some vegetative brain-injury patients and have even communicated with one of them — findings that push the boundaries of how to assess and care for such people. The new research suggests that standard tests may overlook patients who have some consciousness, and that someday some kind of communication may be possible. “ tags: Neurology, Health, MRI, News, UHN, Communication, The Guardian Additional Stories Think tennis for yes, home for no: how doctors helped man in vegetative state – The Guardian 3rd February 2010 Scientists read the minds of the living dead – The Independent 4th January 2010 John Harris: The consciousness of ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239515 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:30:20 +0100 3239515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239516&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F04%2Finternational-health-news-02042010%2F Experiment takes aim at genetic learning disorder – The Guardian 4th February 2010 “A pill to ease a type of mental retardation? An experiment is under way to develop one, aimed at a genetic disorder that might unravel some of the mysteries of autism along the way. Chances are you’ve never heard of the target — Fragile X syndrome — even though it’s the most common inherited form of intellectual impairment, estimated to affect almost 100,000 Americans. It’s also the most common cause of autism yet identified, as about a third of Fragile X-affected boys have autism. “ tags: Learning Disabilities, Drug Therapy, IHN, Health, News, The Guardian Success seen with experimental abstinence program – The Guardian 4th February 2010 “An experimental... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239516 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:29:27 +0100 3239516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239517&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F04%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-02042010%2F Wirral schools bring in pregnancy tests for pupils – Liverpool Daily Post 3rd February 2010 “GIRLS are set to be offered pregnancy tests in every Wirral high school as part of a teenage health drive. And the Daily Post can reveal Liverpool secondaries are also set to offer the service with health chiefs planning to pilot sexual health clinics at five schools in the city.” tags: Young People, Pregnancy, Diagnosis, Schools, School Nursing, Ethics, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Mumps cases rise in North West – Liverpool Daily Post 4th February 2010 “MUMPS cases are still on the rise in the North West. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has renewed its call for teenagers and young adults to protect themselves against the disease.” tags: Mumps, Epi... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239517 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:28:28 +0100 3239517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239518&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F04%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-02042010%2F Have a heart this Valentine and try these healthy tips – The Whitehaven News 3rd February 2010 “COPELAND residents are being urged to build healthy hearts in the month of St Valentine’s. Across the UK someone has a heart attack every two minutes and 2.7 million people have coronary heart disease.” tags: Heart Diseases, Health Promotion, Health Education, Health, News, CLHN, The Whitehaven News GPs urge people to have MMR jab – The Whitehaven News 3rd February 2010 “LEADING Cumbrian GPs and public health experts are urging people to get protected following the recent damning verdict on the research which led to the MMR controversy. Dr Andrew Wakefield’s controversial 1998 Lancet study linked the jab to autism, however his findings were later discredited. &#... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239518 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:27:33 +0100 3239518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239519&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F04%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-02042010%2F Hospital’s fears over worker in ‘wrong bodies’ blunder – Manchester Evening News 3rd February 2010 “A worker at the centre of a hospital mortuary mix-up which led to a family cremating the wrong body had already triggered concerns, we can reveal. Tameside Hospital have now suspended the member of staff, who had previously been given a strict ‘job plan’ after bosses decided he could not perform more than one task at a time or prioritise his work. He is now facing disciplinary action.” tags: Mortuary, Negligence, Hospitals, GMHN, Health, News, UHN, Daily Telegraph Healthy salt shakers put years on you, it is claimed – The Bolton News 3rd February 2010 “SPECIAL salt shakers that have made eating chips in Bolton healthier have boosted the life expectancy... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239519 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:22:23 +0100 3239519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239520&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2F6hk35x%2FFadePodcast04-02-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:21m] Filed under: Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239520 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:13:41 +0100 3239520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3235780&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F03%2Fuk-health-news-02032010%2F Dementia ‘costing UK £23bn a year’ – The Guardian 3rd February 2010 “Dementia costs the country £23 billion per year and more than cancer and heart disease combined but receives a fraction of the funding, according to a “wake up call” report. The number of sufferers at 822,000 is also 17% higher than has previously been estimated and will pass the one million mark before 2025, the Alzheimer’s Research Trust said.” tags: Dementia, Financial Management, Research, Health Economics, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Story Dementia is ‘greatest health challenge’ charity warns – Daily Telegraph 3rd January 2010 Dementia ‘losing out’ to cancer in funding stakes – BBC Health News 3rd February 2010 Lab... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3235780 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:05:05 +0100 3235780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3235781&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F03%2Finternational-health-news-02032010%2F Belief that pregnancy ruins a woman’s brain ‘is a myth’ – Daily Telegraph 3rd January 2010 “The belief that pregnancy ruins a woman’s brain is a myth, a new study shows. “ tags: Pregnancy, Memory, Psychology, IHN, Health, News, Daily Telegraph Additional Stories If pregnancy brain doesn’t exist, why are the keys in the fridge? – The Times 3rd January 2010 Memory playing up? Forget about blaming it on the baby as study debunks ‘preghead myth’ – Daily Mail 3rd February 2010 Pregnancy baby brain lapse ‘a myth’ – BBC Health News 3rd February 2010 Long life super pill to help people live past 100 ‘in development’ – Daily Telegraph 3rd January 2010 “Scienctists are on the verge of developing ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3235781 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:04:11 +0100 3235781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3235782&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F03%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-02032010%2F Wirral’s Arrowe Park Hospital pays compensation after boy disabled following traumatic birth – Liverpool Daily Post 2nd February 2010 “A MERSEYSIDE hospital agreed a “substantial level” of compensation to a nine-year-old boy after complications at birth left him disabled. The undisclosed sum was granted yesterday by Manchester District Registry to Stephen Loraine.” tags: Obstetrics, Negligence, Jurisprudence, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Additional Story Wirral boy left disabled wins payout from hospital trust after traumatic birth – Liverpool Echo 2nd February 2010 Over 1,000 injured in workplace – Liverpool Daily Post 2nd February 2010 “SLIPS, trips and falls caused 1,109 serious injuries to workers in Merseyside last year, acc... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3235782 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:03:15 +0100 3235782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3235783&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F03%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-02032010%2F Plan to halve number of smokers – North West Evening Mail 2nd February 2010 “PLANS to halve the number of smokers have been unveiled as figures show more than 1,600 Cumbrians stubbed out their final cigarettes last year. The new target to reduce the number of smokers from 21 per cent to 10 per cent by 2020 was announced by Health Secretary Andy Burnham” tags: Smoking Cessation, Smoking, CLHN, Health, News, North West Evening Mail Bed cuts threat to Millom cottage hospital – North West Evening Mail 2nd February 2010 “A COMMUNITY is fighting plans to slash the number of beds in a cottage hospital. Health chiefs announced last month they were reducing the number of beds at Millom Hospital from 14 to nine and said services for patients in their own homes would be... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3235783 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:02:19 +0100 3235783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3235784&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F03%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-02022010-2%2F Royal Bolton Hospital warned for failing to meet A&E target – The Bolton News 2nd February 2010 “BOSSES at the Royal Bolton Hospital are to be called to account after failing to achieve a key target. Hospitals are required to admit, transfer or discharge 98 per cent of patients who attend the accident and emergency department within four hours. “ tags: Accident and Emergency Departments, Waiting Times, NHS, Hospitals, GMHN, Health, News, The Bolton News Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Filed under: Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3235784 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:01:43 +0100 3235784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239521&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fhs5q8f%2FFadePodcast03-02-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:50m] Filed under: Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239521 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:15:46 +0100 3239521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3235785&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Fuk-health-news-02022010%2F Lancet retracts ‘utterly false’ MMR paper – The Guardian 2nd February 2010 “After medical council ruling last week that MMR doctor Andrew Wakefield was dishonest, journal finally quashes paper” tags: MMR, Ethics, Mass Media, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Stories The Lancet retracts controversial MMR research paper – The Independent 2nd January 2010 Lancet journal retracts Andrew Wakefield MMR scare paper – The Times 2nd February 2010 Lancet formally retracts Wakefield MMR research – Daily Telegraph 2nd January 2010 Lancet accepts MMR study ‘false’ – BBC Health News 2nd January 2010 Pope attacks equality laws in UK – The Guardian 2nd February 2010 “The Pope sparked a fresh row over the Government&#8... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3235785 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:03:18 +0100 3235785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3235786&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Finternational-health-news-02022010%2F Warning over herbal remedies interactions with heart drugs – Daily Telegraph 2nd February 2010 “Doctors have warned heart patients over the use of herbal remedies such as St John’s Wort and ginkgo bioloba as they interact with medicines. “ tags: Heart Diseases, Drug Therapy, Homeopathy, Complementary Therapies, Health, News, IHN, Daily Telegraph Teaching abstinence makes children delay first sexual intercourse: research – Daily Telegraph 2nd February 2010 “Children taught that abstinence is the best way to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases are less likely to have sexual intercourse than those given lessons on safe sex, a study has found. “ tags: Sexual Behaviour, Sex Education, Health, News, IHN, Children, Daily Telegraph Additional... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3235786 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:01:23 +0100 3235786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231424&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-02022010%2F ‘Immune jab’ treatment blocks chronic pain – BBC Health News 2nd February 2010 “A treatment already used for immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis appears to also work for chronic pain, scientists have discovered. One small dose of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) reduced pain in just under half of patients treated. “ tags: Pain, Drug Therapy, Health, News, UHN, CMHN, BBC Health News Does Liverpool want cheap booze ban? – Liverpool Echo 1st January 2010 “LIVERPOOL health chiefs are pushing for minimum price legislation for booze to be passed. Liverpool PCT is preparing to lobby Government to ensure each unit of booze costs a minimum of 50p – taking the price of an average six pack of lager to £6.” tags: Alcohol, Health, News, CMHN, L... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231424 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:00:26 +0100 3231424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231425&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-02022010%2F Campaign to recognise Barrow’s ‘hidden carers’ launched – North West Evening Mail 1st January 2010 “A CAMPAIGN has been launched to target thousands of ‘hidden carers’ in Barrow. There are 8,674 people in the borough who care for someone, such as an elderly parent or disabled relative. But it is estimated that around two thirds of these people do not class themselves as carers and are not accessing the help available to them.” tags: Carers, Statistical Data, Health, News, CLHN, North West Evening Mail Give up smoking with NHS Cumbria – North West Evening Mail 1st January 2010 “SMOKERS thinking of giving it up can get help to quit. People are four times more likely to kick the habit with help from NHS Cumbria’s Stop Smoking Service. Pharmacies in town offer free confid... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231425 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:52:01 +0100 3231425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231426&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-02022010%2F Probe hospital deaths, MP urged – Leigh Journal 1st February 2010 “HEALTH secretary Andy Burnham is facing calls for a probe into “shocking” death rates at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Trust hospitals. Campaigners claim that hundreds of patients have died unnecessarily during the Leigh MP’s reign. “ tags: Mortality, Hospitals, Health, News, GMHN, Leigh Journal Don’t suffer in silence, army of carers urged – The Bolton News 1st February 2010 “A CAMPAIGN is launched today to reach the 19,000 carers suffering alone in Bolton. There are more than 28,000 people in the borough who take care of someone — often a family member — meaning one in 10 residents are deemed carers. “ tags: Carers, Health, GMHN, News, The Bolton News Hospital’s mixed-se... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231426 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:50:12 +0100 3231426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227693&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F01%2Fuk-health-news-0130-02012010%2F Make right to die legal – Pratchett – The Guardian 1st February 2010 “Sir Terry Pratchett is to use a prestigious lecture to say that the “time is really coming” for assisted suicide to be legalised. The author’s comments come after two polls found that a majority of people want assisted death to be allowed for the terminally ill.” tags: Suicide, Euthanasia, Ethics, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Stories Sir Terry Pratchett calls for assisted death to be legalised – The Sunday Times 31st January 2010 Assisted suicide: 4 in 5 say do not prosecute – The Sunday Telegraph 31st January 2010 Sir Terry Pratchett to call for assisted suicide to be legalised – Daily Mail 1st February 2010 Pledge to halve smoking by 2020 &#82... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227693 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:35:24 +0100 3227693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227694&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F01%2Finternational-health-news-0130-02012010%2F Bill and Melinda Gates give $10bn for vaccines to save 8m children’s lives – The Guardian 29th January 2010 “One of the biggest charitable donations ever launches ‘decade of vaccines’ to push immunisation rates to 90%” tags: Rotavirus, Pneumococcus, Measles, Malaria, Immunisation, Tropical Diseases, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Additional Stories Bill Gates tells The Times about his $10bn plan to save 8 million children – The Times 30th January 2010 Bill Gates pledges $10bn for a ‘decade of vaccine’ – The Times 29th January 2010 Four targets for Bill Gates’s ‘decade of vaccine’ – The Times 29th January 2010 New vaccine prevents Chikungunya in monkeys, mice – The Independent on Sunday 31st Januar... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227694 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:34:29 +0100 3227694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227695&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F01%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01302010%2F NW swine flu deaths up to 44 – Liverpool Daily Post 30th January 2010 “LATEST figures show 44 people died in the North-West from swine flu. The majority had underlying conditions, and health leaders in Merseyside are urging those who are eligible to have the swine flu vaccine. Dr Paula Grey, Director of Public Health for Liverpool said: “It looks like cases of swine flu are now on the decline, which is fantastic news. But I’m concerned that this might put off some people who should get the vaccine.” tags: H1N1, Influenza, Pandemic, Mortality, Immunisation, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Additional Story NW swine flu deaths up to 44 – Liverpool Echo 30th January 2010 Liverpool carers targeted for support – Liverpool Daily Post 30th January 2010 ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227695 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:33:29 +0100 3227695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227696&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F01%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-0130-02012010%2F New £3 milion Cumbrian psychiatric unit officially open – Carlisle News & Star 30th January 2010 “Cumbria’s new £3 million psychiatric unit is now officially open, transforming the way patients with severe mental illnesses are cared for. The Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Carlisle’s Carleton Clinic – better known as Rowanwood – is a far cry from that which has gone before.” tags: Mental Health, Health, News, CLHN, NHS Estates, Carlisle News & Star Kids need passion to avoid life as addicts, says Cumbria health boss – Carlisle News & Star 30th January 2010 “The key to beating drug and alcohol addiction is finding every child’s passion before they are 18, Cumbria’s top health chief has claimed. Professor John Ashton, director o... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227696 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:32:34 +0100 3227696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227697&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F01%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-0130-02012010%2F Surgeon who botched operation ‘lacked experience’ – Manchester Evening News 30th January 2010 “A SURGEON whose operation on a church organist’s finger left the patient unable to play again admitted she didn’t feel confident enough to perform the procedure. Dr Barbara Czaslawska, 39, was allowed to operate by the private clinic where she worked even though she had limited experience of hand surgery and was not qualified to deal with possible complications. “ tags: Surgery, Ethics, Professional Discipline, Jurisprudence, Health, News, GMHN, Manchester Evening News Booze death toll soars as middle classes hit the bottle – Manchester Evening News 29th January 2010 “NEW figures show a staggering 1,312 people died in the north west from alco... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227697 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:31:27 +0100 3227697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227698&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fij4tyw%2FFadePodcast01-02-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:34m] Filed under: Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227698 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:30:51 +0100 3227698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220479&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F29%2Fuk-health-news-01292010%2F New powers to curb child drinking – The Guardian 29th January 2010 “New powers aimed at making it easier for police to crack down on under-age drinkers have come into force. Police in England and Wales will now be able to confiscate alcohol from suspected under-age drinkers without having to prove they intended to consume it.” tags: Alcohol, Legislation, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Children in car boot showed signs of asphyxiation, postmortem indicates – The Guardian 29th January 2010 “Mother Fiona Donnison is under arrest in hospital in Eastbourne after the bodies of her two small children were found in her car” tags: Homicide, Mental Health, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Story ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220479 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:35:21 +0100 3220479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220480&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F29%2Finternational-health-news-01292010%2F Ireland accused of exposing women to anti-abortion lies – The Guardian 28th January 2010 “Human rights group says women seeking information about terminations are told they will often cause irreparable damage” tags: Abortion, Ethics, Legislation, Human Rights, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Additional Story Summary of the Irish abortion legislation report – The Guardian 28th January 2010 Canada donates excess swine flu vaccines to WHO – The Independent 29th January 2010 “Canada announced Thursday it has donated five million swine flu vaccine doses and six million Canadian dollars (5.6 million US) to the World Health Organization for its pandemic relief efforts. The doses, which represent 10 percent of Canada’s total H1N1 flu vaccine order, are ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220480 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:34:25 +0100 3220480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220481&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F29%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01292010%2F Liverpool teenager helps design Bluebell Health Centre – Liverpool Daily Post 29th January 2010 “A MERSEYSIDE teenager has helped design a new state-of-the-art health centre. Chris Browne, 15, from Kirkby, spotted a need for smooth wheelchair lanes at the entrance to health and social care buildings so wheelchair users can get in easier.” tags: NHS Estates, Primary Care, Stakeholder Engagement, Health, CMHN, News, Liverpool Daily Post Liverpool doctor leads new heart drug campaign – Liverpool Daily Post 28th January 2010 “A LIVERPOOL doctor is leading a campaign to allow the use of a new heart drug on the NHS. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (Nice) has proposed to deny the use of Dronedarone to treat around 40,000 Atrial Fibrilla... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220481 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:33:55 +0100 3220481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220482&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F29%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01292010%2F NHS dental places for 15,000 people – The Whitehaven News 28th January 2010 “NEARLY 15,000 people have now been allocated to new NHS dental places in Cumbria, say health bosses. In 2009 NHS Cumbria invested over £2.25million to create 37,500 new NHS dental places in both West Cumbria and Kendal. The majority of these places are being delivered in new purpose designed premises operated by Oasis Dental Care, with an existing dental provider in Kendal also taking on additional capacity.” tags: Dental Health, Health, News, CLHN, Access, The Whitehaven News Fantastic community effort as different teams work together – The Whitehaven News 28th January 2010 “I have previously paid tribute to the significant improvements to adult social care in Cumbria that have bee... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220482 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:32:52 +0100 3220482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220483&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F29%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-01292010%2F Tackle the culture of boozing – The Bolton News 28th January 2010 “THERE has been a great deal said and published recently about the real problem of our nation – excessive alcoholic consumption, which seems to have got completely out of hand and is costing the NHS an horrendous amount of money and severely reducing the life expectancy of our young people, who are sampling alcohol at an ever young age. “ tags: Alcohol, Young People, Health, News, GMHN, The Bolton News ‘Take exercise to beat most depressing week of year’ – The Bolton News 28th January 2010 “MENTAL health experts have encouraged people to take some exercise today to help beat ‘the most depressing week of the year’. Depression affects 10 per cent of men and 12 per cent of... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220483 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:31:42 +0100 3220483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220484&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fdxbsnu%2FFadePodcast29-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:25m] Filed under: Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220484 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:19:42 +0100 3220484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216529&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F28%2Fuk-health-news-01282010%2F Leak revealing scale of proposed NHS cuts ‘torpedos’ talks on jobs guarantee – The Guardian 28th January 2010 “Foundation trusts threaten job losses, abolition of bonuses and daytime working hours that end at 10pm” tags: Staff Supply, Health, News, UHN, NHS, Hospitals, The Guardian Additional Story NHS jobs for nurses to be cut by 13,000, official figures show – Daily Mail 28th January 2010 ‘MMR doctor’ to hear GMC decision – The Guardian 28th January 2010 “The doctor at the centre of the MMR controversy is due to learn whether he could face sanctions.\n\nDr Andrew Wakefield will hear from experts at the General Medical Council (GMC), which has been investigating allegations of serious professional misconduct.” tags: MMR, ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216529 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:05:19 +0100 3216529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216530&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F28%2Finternational-health-news-01282010%2F Letters: Priorities for Haiti’s army of aid workers – The Guardian 27th January 20 “As governments, aid agencies and Haitians discuss how best to rebuild shattered Port-au-Prince (Report, 26 January) it is vital they make keeping women and girls safe a high priority. As we saw after the 2004 Asian tsunami, women are always in danger of sexual abuse following a huge natural disaster. Our workers on the ground are already hearing reports that this is occurring. So far they are only is” tags: Disaster Planning, Priorities, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Running barefoot may be healthier, say scientists – The Independent 28th January 2010 “During her colourful career as a track and field athlete, Zola Budd was as famous for her eccentric habit of running ba... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216530 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:04:24 +0100 3216530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216531&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F28%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01282010%2F Most vulnerable could bear brunt of hidden cost of balancing Liverpool Council’s books – Liverpool Echo 27th January 2010 “SOME of the most vulnerable could bear the brunt of the hidden cost of balancing Liverpool Council’s books. Tonight councillors voted to freeze council tax. From April the typical band A household continue to be charged £872 a year for council services.” tags: Financial Management, Local Authorities, Carers, Physical Activity, Health, CMHN, News, Liverpool Echo Additional Story Most vulnerable could bear brunt of hidden cost of balancing Liverpool Council’s books – Liverpool Daily Post 27th January 2010 Liverpool Alder Hey rebuild plans go to House of Lords – Liverpool Daily Post 27th January 2010 “PLANS to rebuild ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216531 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:03:27 +0100 3216531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216532&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F28%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01282010%2F East Lancashire health bosses to make £46million of cutbacks – Lancashire Telegraph 26th January 2010 “HEALTH bosses in East Lancashire are to discuss how to make £46million worth of cutbacks at a meeting tomorrow. NHS East Lancashire has been told it must save the money in response to the economic downturn and ministers’ potential freeze on investment in the healthcare service. “ tags: Financial Management, Primary Care, NHS, Health, News, CLHN, Lancashire Telegraph Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216532 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:02:32 +0100 3216532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216533&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F28%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-01282010%2F Swine flu vaccine warning as death toll reaches 44 – Manchester Evening News 27th January 2010 “SWINE flu has claimed 44 lives in the north west and put another 2,720 people in hospital. Since the outbreak began last July, 250 people have also needed intensive care been after becoming critically ill with complications caused by the disease, new figures show.” tags: H1N1InfluenzaPandemicMortalityGMHNHealthNewsImmunisationManchester Evening News Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216533 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:01:43 +0100 3216533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216534&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fbibpdm%2FFadePodcast28-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:14m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216534 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:26 +0100 3216534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212268&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F27%2Fuk-health-news-01272010%2F Trial of assisted suicide mother right, says DPP – The Guardian 27th January 2010 “Britain’s most senior prosecutor, who has been criticised for bringing charges against a mother cleared of trying to murder her seriously ill daughter, has defended his decision. Keir Starmer QC, the director of public prosecutions, issued a statement in which he said putting the case of Kay Gilderdale before a jury was in the public interest.” tags: Euthanasia, Suicide, Jurisprudence, Ethics, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Hospital blood clot tests ‘could save 10,000 lives a year’ – The Guardian 27th January 2010 “At least 10,000 lives a year should be saved by screening all hospital patients to prevent potentially fatal blood clots, an NHS advisory body rec... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212268 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:05:21 +0100 3212268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212269&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F27%2Finternational-health-news-01272010%2F UK must follow Michelle Obama’s lead with a better recipe to reduce obesity – The Guardian 27th January 2010 “The Land of the Free is also the world’s fattest country, but at least America’s First Lady has decided to make modern life’s greatest curse her top priority” tags: Obesity, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian, IHN Novartis chief warns states over cancelled vaccine orders – The Independent 27th January 2010 “The head of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Tuesday warned that governments now trying to cancel swine flu vaccine contracts might not be dealt with so swiftly in the next pandemic. Chairman and chief executive Daniel Vasella said those that had been reliable partners would be favoured.” tags: Pharmaceutical Indust... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212269 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:04:25 +0100 3212269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212270&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F27%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01272010%2F Drug giants to collaborate with university on nanotechnology – Liverpool Daily Post 26th January 2010 “LEADING drug companies will work with the University of Liverpool after its scientists received a £1.7m award to find how nanotechnology could improve pharmaceutical drugs’ impact. AstraZeneca, Merck, Sharpe and Dohm, Gillead, Abbott and Iota Nano Solutions will be involved in the three-year project.” tags: Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Research, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Parking permits plan near Liverpool’s Broadgreen Hospital – Liverpool Daily Post 26th January 2010 “A SCHEME to stop staff and patients parking on roads near a Merseyside hospital will begin in weeks. The permit scheme for roads around Broadgreen hospital ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212270 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:03:45 +0100 3212270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212271&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F27%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01272010%2F Cumbria NHS bosses raise bowel cancer awareness – Carlisle News & Star 26th January 2010 “Bowel cancer specialists at north Cumbria’s hospitals are urging people to “talk about their bottoms” to raise awareness of the killer disease. Bowel cancer is the second commonest cause of cancer deaths in the UK, claiming almost 50 lives every day, but 90 per cent of cases could be treated if caught early enough.” tags: Bowel Cancer, Health Education, Health Promotion, Health, News, CLHN, Carlisle News & Star Five Carlisle hospital wards still closed by vomit bug outbreak – Carlisle News & Star 26th January 2010 “Five wards at Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary remain closed to new admissions following a winter sickness outbreak last week. Bosses say t... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212271 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:02:30 +0100 3212271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212272&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F27%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-01272010%2F Cancer jab scheme is a success with town’s schoolgirls – The Bolton News 26th January 2010 “HUNDREDS of young schoolgirls have been immunised against a deadly cancer under a new health programme. Around nine out of every 10 Year Eight girls — almost 1,700 of them — received a vaccine to help protect them from cervical cancer during the last academic year, new figures show. “ tags: Cancer, Immunisation, Cervical Cancer, Young People, Health, News, GMHN, The Bolton News Swine flu ‘ready for comeback’ – The Bolton News 26th January 2010 “SWINE flu will be back, health chiefs warned last night. They say the infection is still in the community — and fear there could be another sharp rise in cases. NHS Bolton, the area’s primary care trust in charge o... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212272 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:01:55 +0100 3212272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212273&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fthy3t3%2FFadePodcast27-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:22m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212273 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:00:36 +0100 3212273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208299&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F26%2Fuk-health-news-01262010%2F People use NHS ‘2,000 times each’ – The Guardian 26th January 2010 “People use the NHS more than 2,000 times on average during their lifetime, figures suggest. The average person is in contact with the health service once a fortnight (2,153 times up to the age of 80), while collecting an estimated 1,330 prescriptions.” tags: NHS, Demand, Statistical Data, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian British social attitudes survey results: how we feel about drugs, sex and big government – and how we compare to the rest of Europe – The Guardian 25th January 2010 “The results of the latest British Social Attitudes survey show that we’re more liberal about gay rights; yet more Conservative about our politics. Get the results here, and find out how Euro... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208299 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:05:19 +0100 3208299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208300&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F26%2Finternational-health-news-01262010%2F How much zinc is too much for your child? – The Independent 26th January 2010 “A recent public health study in Belgium has found that Flemish preschoolers are taking excessive amounts of zinc. Here are some quick facts about zinc for children. Zinc is an essential nutrient for your child’s health as it empowers the immune system to keep illnesses from bacterias and viruses at bay. The US Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) highlights the importance of zinc, “?the body needs zinc to grow and develop properly. Zinc also helps wounds heal and is important for proper senses of taste and smell,” and is instrumental in assisting the body in protein and DNA production.” tags: Diet, Nutrition, Health, IHN, The Independent L... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208300 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:04:24 +0100 3208300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208301&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F26%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01262010%2F Wallasey soldier jailed for disabling three-week-old son – Liverpool Daily Post 25th January 2010 “A FORMER soldier who shook his three-week-old baby so violently he is now permanently disabled could be released from prison in less than nine months. Dean Hodkinson, 21, was jailed for two years and eight months for the attack which left his newborn son, Anthony Payne, mentally and physically disabled.” tags: Disabilities, Child Abuse, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post St Helens family take petition to lower cervical cancer screening age to Government – Liverpool Daily Post 25th January 2010 “THE family of a young Merseyside mother who died of cervical cancer has taken a campaign to lower the screening age to Downing Street. Kirsty Winstanley died aged 2... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208301 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:03:27 +0100 3208301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208302&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F26%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01262010%2F Investment allows 15,000 Cumbrians to sign up to NHS dentist – Carlisle News & Star 25th January 2010 “Nearly 15,000 more people now have an NHS dentist as part of a major drive to create more places across west and south Cumbria. This will eventually rise to 37,500 as new dental practices and additional staffing start to clear the backlog.” tags: Dental Health, Health, News, CLHN, Demand, Access, Carlisle News & Star More than 1,000 patients leave Cumbrian hospitals malnourished – Carlisle News & Star 25th January 2010 “More than 1,000 patients left hospitals across north and west Cumbria malnourished last year. Department of Health figures show 1,090 patients at North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs The Cumberland Infirmary an... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208302 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:02:32 +0100 3208302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208303&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F26%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-01262010%2F £2m for DIY health case crusader – Manchester Evening News 22nd January 2010 “A man who can only communicate by operating a computer with his nose has won a landmark £2m compensation payout – after launching his own legal fight against the hospital where he was born with severe brain injuries. Quadriplegic Jonathon Khairule, 28, who has a distinction in advanced information technology, started investigating the circumstances surrounding his birth and disability five years ago.” tags: Disabilities, Jurisprudence, Health, News, GMHN, Negligence, NHS, Hospitals, Manchester Evening News Additional Story Man who communicates with nose after being left disabled in ‘botched delivery’ wins £2million payout – Daily Mail 25th January 2010 Two wards reop... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208303 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:01:36 +0100 3208303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208304&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fq3vre9%2FFadePodcast26-10-09.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:36m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208304 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:00:26 +0100 3208304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204810&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F25%2Fuk-health-news-01252010%2F Public services could cut costs by 15% – The Guardian 25th January 2010 “Up to 15% of spending on public services is being wasted through duplication and inefficiency, according to research that suggests huge savings could be made without harming schools, hospitals and social care.” tags: Public Sector, Health, News, Financial Management, UHN, The Guardian Letters: Missed diagnosis – The Guardian 25th January 2010 “Lisa Hayden-Johnson (Mother jailed for faking healthy son’s illness, 23 January) has an extreme but textbook case of the much-derided Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Despite many claims to the contrary, this condition does indeed exist, although not usually as obviously as in this case. As a social worker I detected Munchausen syndrome and Munch... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204810 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:35:21 +0100 3204810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204811&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F25%2Finternational-health-news-0123-252010%2F The last abortionist – The Observer 24th January 2010 “Warren Hern is no ordinary doctor. He has lived under siege for 25 years, and seen eight of his colleagues assassinated. Even some of his own patients want him dead. John H Richardson meets the last late-term abortionist in America” tags: Abortion, Ethics, IHN, Health, News, The Observer Ovarian cancer treatment on trial – The Independent on Sunday 24th January 20 “A breakthrough in the treatment of ovarian cancer is this week being trialled in Britain. It could save the lives of thousands of women, medical researchers believe. A joint British-Canadian trial of the new technique, known as intraperitoneal chemotherapy, will be launched at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr Chris Gall... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204811 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:34:24 +0100 3204811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204812&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F25%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-0123-252010%2F Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust receive award – Southport Visiter 22nd January 2010 “SOUTHPORT & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust has been awarded a Band 4 rating by Dr Foster, an independent watchdog which investigates standards of care in hospitals up and down the country. Band 4 is the second highest score a trust can achieve.” tags: Hospitals, Quality, NHS, Health, News, CMHN, Southport Visiter Health centre at former Frodsham High School site to be stripped back due to financial considerations – Chester Chronicle 21st January 2010 “FINANCIAL problems have forced a rethink over plans for a multi-million-pound health centre in Frodsham. It was hoped the new site would become a one-stop health-shop and feature a wide range of community health and w... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204812 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:33:15 +0100 3204812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204813&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F25%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-0123-252010%2F Wards closed at Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary after bug outbreak – Carlisle News & Star 23rd January 2010 “Three wards and five bays at Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary are closed to new admissions following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. Bosses are now urging people not to visit the hospital if they are feeling ill to prevent it spreading any further.” tags: Norovirus, Infection Control, Hospitals, Health, News, CLHN, Carlisle News & Star Is all this breast screening necessary? – Carlisle News & Star 23rd January 2010 “It could have been the new MMR scandal. An international study blaming breast cancer screening for thousands of unnecessary operations. More than 7,000 women a year are wrongly told they have the disease, accordin... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204813 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:32:29 +0100 3204813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204814&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F25%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-0123-252010%2F Ban for hospital scientist caught drunk at work – Manchester Evening News 22nd January 2010 “A HOSPITAL scientist turned up drunk to a disciplinary meeting – to discuss her alcohol problem. Lynn Shanley, who worked at Trafford General Hospital, has now been banned for a year by the Health Professions Council.” tags: Manchester Evening News, GMHN, Health, News, Ethics, Jurisprudence, Professional Discipline, Alcohol The tiny miracle which could help beat cancer – the Bolton News 25th January 2010 “IMAGINE a device smaller than a speck of dust that could diagnose cancer at a very early stage. It is incredible to think that in 10 years time a trip to your GP could involve such a check — thanks to some ground-breaking work currently being undertaken at the Un... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204814 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:31:05 +0100 3204814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204815&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2F9h3mmt%2FFadePodcast25-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:29m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204815 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:19:25 +0100 3204815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197569&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F22%2Fuk-health-news-01222010%2F Rickets warning from doctors as vitamin D deficiency widens – The Guardian 22nd January 2010 “Sharp rise in problem blamed on kids indoors playing computers and parents using too much sunscreen” tags: Rickets, Vitamins, Nutrition, Diet, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Stories Doctors warn of increase in rickets cases – The Guardian 21st January 2010 TV and computer games blamed for return of rickets – The Times 22nd January 2010 Rickets makes comeback among computer generation – Daily Telegraph 21st January 2010 Victorian disease rickets on the rise due to poor diet and lack of exercise, doctors warn – Daily Mail 22nd January 2010 Newcastle University experts want Vitamin D put in food – BBC Health News 21st January 2010 Letter... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197569 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:17:22 +0100 3197569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197570&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F22%2Finternational-health-news-01222010%2F Anti-obesity drug Reductil banned across Europe – The Guardian 22nd January 2010 “Sibutramine blamed for increasing patients’ chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke” tags: Myocardial Infarction, Heart Diseases, Obesity, Drug Therapy, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Additional Stories Slimming drug Reductil withdrawn on heart attack fears – The Times 22nd January 2010 Obesity drug taken off market over heart attack link – Daily Telegraph 22nd January 2010 Obesity drug used by 86,000 patients is banned over heart attack fears – Daily Mail 22nd January 2010 Top obesity drug sibutramine being withdrawn – BBC Health News 22nd January 2010 Haiti earthquake creating a generation of amputees, doctors warn – The Guardian 21st January 2... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197570 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:16:27 +0100 3197570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197571&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F22%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01222010%2F NHS Halton and St Helens says alcohol-related harm is “top priority” as figures show cases are on the rise – Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 21stJanuary 2010 “A&E ADMISSIONS due to alcohol in Halton and St Helens are among the highest in the country. And, worryingly, the numbers have increased for two successive years, despite efforts by health chiefs to tackle the problem.” tags: Accident and Emergency Departments, Demand, Alcohol, Health, News, CMHN, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Shock figures show many pregnant women in Widnes and Runcorn still smoke – Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 21st January 2010 “UNBORN babies are being put at risk because a third of Halton women continue smoking during pregnancy. Latest NHS Halton and St Helens figures show t... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197571 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:15:28 +0100 3197571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197572&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F22%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01222010%2F Stop smoking services target Chorley – Chorley Citizen 21st January 2010 “Central Lancashire’s NHS Stop Smoking Service has launched a Road to Success campaign specifically aimed at residents of Chorley. The borough has a higher than average number of smokers at 30 per cent of the population, compared to 21 per cent in England. “ tags: Smoking Cessation, Smoking, NHS, Health, News, CLHN, Chorley Citizen We have to stop this booze culture harm – Lancashire Telegraph 21st January 2010 “I spent a couple of hours last Thursday in the pub after the game against Aston Villa – taking part in what (until Sunday’s win against Fulham) has recently been all too familiar, a discussion about what Rovers needed to do better to start winning games, and offering the us... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197572 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:00:33 +0100 3197572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197573&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F22%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-01222010%2F Tragic ‘mumps’ girl died from a common bug – Manchester Evening News 21st January 2010 “A LITTLE girl thought to have died of mumps was killed by a rare reaction to a common bacteria. Lisa-Marie Pollitt, four, died suddenly in July, a week after her GP diagnosed mumps. Her parents called an ambulance to their home in Baguley, Wythenshawe, when Lisa-Marie’s lips turned blue and her breathing became shallow.” tags: Children, Mortality, Bacteria, Health, News, GMHN, Manchester Evening News Couple sent 148 different carers in just 16 months – Manchester Evening News 21st January 2010 “AN elderly house-bound couple have had 148 different carers in just 16 months, the M.E.N can reveal. Allied Healthcare sent the pensioners, who live in north Manchester... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197573 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:45:49 +0100 3197573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197574&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fyr4fzr%2FFadePodcast22-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:27m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197574 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:26:13 +0100 3197574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193669&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Fuk-health-news-01212010%2F Obese patients ‘encouraged to put on weight to qualify for surgery’ – The Guardian 21st January 2010 “Access to NHS weight-loss operations is inconsistent, unethical and a postcode lottery, says Royal College of Surgeons” tags: Obesity, Surgery, Financial Management, NHS, Access, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Stories NHS ‘unethical’ on weight loss ops – The Guardian 21st January 2010 Hospitals ‘encourage the overweight to eat more to get operation’ – The Times 21st January 2010 Gastric banding is a costly get-out for the obese – The Times 21st January 2010 Legal actions after weight-loss surgery have soared over past two years – The Times 21st January 2010 NHS rations obesity surgery to save money – D... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193669 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:05:19 +0100 3193669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193670&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Finternational-health-news-01212010%2F Why your sofa may harm your health – The Guardian 21st January 2010 “A common household chemical found in everything from sofas and carpets to pots and pans has been linked to an increased risk of thyroid disease, in the first major study carried out on its effect upon health. The substance, used to make nonstick cookware, stain-resistant furnishings and greaseproof wrappers, is believed to get into the body through contaminated food or household dust. Once in the body it accumulates in organs and other tissues.” tags: Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Disorders, Health and Safety, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Additional Stories Non-stick chemical linked to thyroid disease – The Independent 21st January 2010 Common chemical linked to thyroid disease – The Ti... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193670 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:04:24 +0100 3193670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193671&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01212010%2F Southport Hospital wants your views – Southport Visiter 20th January 2010 “SOUTHPORT and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is seeking people’s views on a new strategy to engage patients and the public more effectively. The strategy, which was recently approved by the board, commits the Trust to the continued involvement of patients, public, partners and staff in its future development.” tags: Stakeholder Engagement, Health, News, CMHN, Southport Visiter, Hospitals Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193671 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:03:58 +0100 3193671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193672&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01212010%2F Race case nurse is awarded compensation of £115,000 – The Whitehaven News 20th January 2010 “A SENIOR nurse who was racially discriminated against by bosses in north Cumbria has been awarded compensation of £115,000 – despite arguing she should be entitled to up to £1.3 million. She will also have to foot the bill for her own legal costs – putting a major dent in her pay-out – after the tribunal rejected calls for the hospital trust to pick up the tab.” tags: Violent People, Racism, Jurisprudence, Employment, Ethics, Nursing, Health, News, CLHN, Human Resources, The Whitehaven News Additional Stories Nursing chief was told she was ‘wrong colour and culture’ – Lancashire Telegraph 20th January 2010 NHS worker wins payout after being told: &#8216... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193672 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:02:30 +0100 3193672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193673&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-01212010%2F Skin cancer shock – Leigh Journal 20th January 2010 “SKIN cancer rates have almost trebled in Leigh and Wigan in 13 years. Shock figures have led to the NHS Ashton, Leigh and Wigan raising the awareness of the dangers of using sunbeds. They have appealed to tanning salons to make sure that only over 18s use their machines and that they issue eye protection. “ tags: Skin Cancer, Cancer, Epidemiology, GMHN, Health, News, Leigh Journal Normal children’s toothpaste not strong enough to prevent tooth decay, study finds – Daily Mail 20th January 2010 “Parents should use toothpaste with stronger concentrations of fluoride to prevent tooth decay in their children, a new report says. Researchers found that toothpaste that contained fluoride concentrations less t... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193673 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:01:14 +0100 3193673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193674&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fpc27w%2FFadePodcast21-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:22m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193674 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:00:33 +0100 3193674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189096&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F20%2Fuk-health-news-01202010%2F Almost half of young black people are jobless, says study – The Guardian 20th January 2010 “Big rise in unemployment in 16-24 age group since recession began” tags: Ethnic Groups, Employment, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian ‘Awareness about stroke has been raised significantly’ – The Guardian 20th January 2010 “What does the stroke information ­service do? It’s a phone helpline, as well as providing information via email and things such as Facebook. We answer 22,000 queries a year, mostly from friends and family of stroke patients, but sometimes from ­people affected and also from ­professionals.” tags: Stroke, Information Systems, Information Technology, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Response: The risks of nuclear energy are not... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189096 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:34:23 +0100 3189096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189097&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F20%2Finternational-health-news-01202010%2F Glaxo offers free access to potential malaria cures – The Guardian 20th January 2010 “GSK boss says drug companies must balance need to satisfy shareholders with social responsibility” tags: Malaria, Tropical Diseases, Pharmaceutical Industry, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Additional Stories GlaxoSmithKline to share malaria research in hope of finding cure – The Times 20th January 2010 GSK offers to share data to help fight malaria fight – Daily Telegraph 20th January 2010 Letters: Tobacco companies set up smokescreen over lobbying activity – The Guardian 20th January 2010 “Reading Chris Proctor’s claims that British American Tobacco supports ­evidence-based public health regulations and “transparent” consultation processes ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189097 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:33:28 +0100 3189097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189098&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F20%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01202010%2F Liverpool’s Women’s Hospital launches new domestic abuse drop-in-centre – Liverpool Echo 19th January 2010 “LIVERPOOL Women’s Hospital launched a new domestic abuse drop-in-centre. The clinic, which is the first in the North West, will be open to everyone. It was opened yesterday by health minister Ann Keen.” tags: Violent People, Domestic Abuse, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Echo Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189098 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:32:31 +0100 3189098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189099&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F20%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01202010%2F Pharmacies offering free emergency contraception – North West Evening Mail 19th January 2010 “MORE pharmacies in Barrow are now offering free emergency contraception. Staff specially trained by NHS Cumbria will be on hand to offer women the morning after pill at chemists across town – including “ tags: Ethics, Contraception, Health, News, CLHN, North West Evening Mail Bid to extend life in Barrow as national low revealed – North West Evening Mail 19th January 2010 “LIFE expectancy for men and women in Barrow is lower than the national average. Latest figures show men in the town are expected to live to 76.4 years old – 1.5 years shorter than the average man in England. “ tags: Life Expectancy, Health, News, CLHN, North West Evening Mail, Mens Health... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189099 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:31:36 +0100 3189099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189100&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fqdn6hi%2FFadePodcast20-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:17m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189100 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:30:52 +0100 3189100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185284&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fuk-health-news-01192010%2F New code on alcohol sales to include ban on drinking games – The Guardian 19th January 2010 “Licensing rules rewritten to target binge drinking, but ban on bulk discounts at stores has been dropped” tags: Alcohol, Legislation, Politics, Public Health, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Stories Time called on ‘binge drink’ pubs and clubs – The Times 19th January 2010 Drinks promotion ban to call time on ‘binge culture’ pubs and clubs – The Times 19th January 2010 NHS feeling the burden as binge drinking becomes a British affliction – The Times 19th January 2010 It’s not just your liver. Drinking can cost other parts of your life – The Times 19th January 2010 UK Alcohol Consumption – The Times 19th January 2010 Labour and Tor... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185284 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:05:23 +0100 3185284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185285&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Finternational-health-news-01192010%2F Take a break, it could save your life – The Independent 19th January 2010 “Office workers beware: long periods of sitting at your desk may be a killer. Scientists have identified a new threat from our sedentary lifestyles that they call “muscular inactivity”. Sitting still for long periods of time leads to the build up of substances in the blood that are harmful to health. And exercise alone won’t shift them. “ tags: Physical Activity, Health, News, IHN, The Independent, Heart Diseases, Diabetes Additional Story Sitting down for too long ’causes health problems – even if you exercise’ – Daily Telegraph 19th January 2010 Foreign clinics making wild claims. Growing fears of cancer. Are stem cells REALLY the miracle cure we’ve b... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185285 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:04:31 +0100 3185285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185286&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01192010%2F Liverpool Alder Hey organ scandal reaches a form of closure as the final retained samples are buried – Liverpool Daily Post 18th January 2010 “A GRIM chapter in the Alder Hey organ scandal will come to an end this month when the last human remains in the possession of the hospital are laid to rest. A final burial service will take place for tissue samples, organs and foetuses which were never claimed by relatives.” tags: Pathology, Ethics, Paediatrics, Children, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Additional Story Final burial after Alder Hey organ scandal – BBC Health News 18th January 2010 Liverpool doctor named as Government’s first tsar for liver disease – Liverpool Daily Post 17th January 2010 “A LIVERPOOL doctor has been named as the Gove... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185286 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:03:34 +0100 3185286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185287&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01192010%2F Hospital boss says sorry to Furness General Hospital patients – North West Evening Mail 18th January 2010 “A HOSPITAL director has made an apology to breast cancer patients in Furness and promised to bring a first-class service back to Barrow. Steven Vaughan, director of operations and performance at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, said sorry to patients for confusion surrounding its current service.” tags: Breast Cancer, Cancer, CLHN, Health, News, Quality, Clinical Governance, North West Evening Mail Additional Story Committed to the truth – North West Evening Mail 18th January 2010 No hope for Furness General Hospital gynaecology service plea – North West Evening Mail 18th January 2010 “HEALTH bosses have revealed there are no ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185287 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:02:42 +0100 3185287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185289&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fzkjvh8%2FFadePodcast19-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:23m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185289 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:53:30 +0100 3185289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182144&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F18%2Fuk-health-news-0116-182010%2F Doctors demand ban on man-made trans fats – The Guardian 18th January 2010 “Trans fats found in thousands of foodstuffs boost levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol, increasing heart attack risk, says facult” tags: Cholesterol, Heart Diseases, Diet, Nutrition, UHN, Health, News, The Guardian Additional Stories Why trans fats should be banned – The Guardian 18th January 2010 Ban butter to save lives, says heart surgeon – The Independent 18th January 2010 Ban butter to save our hearts, says doctor  – Daily Telegraph 18th January 2010 Doctors demand ban on ‘damaging’ trans fats – Daily Telegraph 18th January 2010 Ban butter to save thousands of lives, says heart surgeon – Daily Mail 18th January 2010 Ramblers use Twitter and Face... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182144 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:35:24 +0100 3182144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182145&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F18%2Finternational-health-news-0116-182010%2F Letters: An unbiased study of the consequences of Chernobyl is needed – The Guardian 18th January 2010 “There is no doubt that there has been a large increase in thyroid cancer incidence due to Chernobyl. I helped to bring this to public attention in 1992; we later showed that most cases have occurred among those who were young children at the time of exposure to high levels of fallout. This increase, initially seen in children is now occurring in young adults” tags: Environment, Cancer, Radiation, IHN, Health, News, The Guardian Thousands face agony or death after Zulu king’s circumcision decree – The Observer 17th January 2010 “Health campaigners say the traditional manhood ritual, which carries HIV risks, should be replaced by operations in hospital&... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182145 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:34:28 +0100 3182145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182146&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F18%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-0116-182010%2F Hospital trust agrees to pay six-figure settlement after Liverpool girl suffers severe injuries during birth – Liverpool Daily Post 16th October 2010 “A HOSPITAL has paid out record compensation for a young girl who was left disabled for life after mistakes were made during her birth. Natalia Lees, now aged 11, from Huyton has overcome her problems to become a Paralympian swimming hopeful.” tags: Obstetrics, Midwifery, Disabilities, Negligence, Hospitals, Neurology, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Additional Story Hospital trust agrees to pay six-figure settlement after Liverpool girl suffers severe injuries during birth – Liverpool Echo 16th January 2010 Liverpool Fazakerley Hospital doctor wins top cancer surgery award – Liverpool Daily Post 15th... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182146 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:33:31 +0100 3182146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182147&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F18%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-0116-182010%2F Chastity or safe sex for Cumbria’s young? – Carlisle News & Star 16th January 2010 “Jason and Crystalina Evert, full time apologists from the group Catholic Matters and founders of the religious website Chastity.com, believe society is heading in entirely the wrong direction in its efforts to tackle problems with teenage pregnancy and growing rates of sexually transmitted infections.” tags: Sexual Health, Sexual Behaviour, Sex Education, Religion, Ethics, Health, News, CLHN, Carlisle News & Star Cumbrian woman demands answers after husband’s ambulance got lost – Carlisle News & Star 16th January 2010 “A Cumbrian pensioner is demanding answers after her disabled husband went missing overnight when the ambulance he was travelling in got ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182147 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:32:35 +0100 3182147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182148&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F18%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-0116-182010%2F Freeze chaos still affecting hospitals – Manchester Evening News 16th January 2010 “THERE have been so many accidents on the ice that people with broken bones are being forced to wait up to a month for operations. Currently five people with broken bones are waiting at home for treatment at Salford Royal Hospital.” tags: Accident and Emergency Departments, Demand, NHS, Health, News, GMHN, Manchester Evening News Letter campaign bid to stem rise of chlamydia – Lancashire Telegraph 15th January 2010 “A LETTER writing campaign urging young people to get tested for a common sexually transmitted infection has been launched. Health chiefs are writing to every 18 to 25-year-old in the borough — 27,000 people — in a bid to tackle the rise of chlamydia. “ tag... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182148 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:31:35 +0100 3182148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182149&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Ftrqt2r%2FFadePodcast18-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:33m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182149 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:27:51 +0100 3182149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3175823&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F15%2Fuk-health-news-01152010%2F Doctor who gave fatal overdose ’seemed dithery’, inquest hears – The Guardian 15th January 2010 “Hearing told David Gray was injected with 100mg of diamorphine by out of hours doctor Daniel Ubani” tags: Out of Hours, Ethics, Employment, Medical Staff, Quality, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Stories ‘Tired’ locum doctor overdosed patient – The Independent 15th January 2010 ‘Tired’ foreign doctor gave fatal overdose – The Independent 14th January 2010 German locum GP Daniel Ubani ‘dithery’ while giving fatal overdose, inquest told – The Times 15th January 2010 Swine flu was as elusive as WMD. The real threat is mad scientist syndrome – The Guardian 15th January 2010 “Remember the wa... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3175823 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:05:22 +0100 3175823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3175824&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F15%2Finternational-health-news-01152010%2F Windpipe transplanted after being grown in woman’s arm – Daily Telegraph 14th January 2010 “A Belgian woman, Linda De Croock, has undergone a groundbreaking windpipe transplant after her own throat was crushed in a car accident 25 years ago. “ tags: Transplantation Services, Ethics, Respiratory Tract Diseases, Health, News, UHN, Surgery, Daily Telegraph Antibiotic doses should take into account obesity experts warn – Daily Telegraph 15th January 2010 “Antibiotic doses should be chanaged according to the patient’s bodyweight to take into account rising obesity levels and combat superbugs, experts have said. “ tags: Antibiotics, Drug Therapy, Obesity, IHN, Health, News, Infection Control, Daily Telegraph Additional Story Rising obesity prompt... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3175824 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:04:29 +0100 3175824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3175826&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F15%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01152010%2F Cumbria health trust urged to keep eye on dead body movements – Carlisle News & Star 14th January 2010 “Controversial changes that will see dead bodies moved across Cumbria for post-mortems are being influenced by a similar system at hospitals in Lincoln. Health bosses from north Cumbria recently travelled to the city to look at how it has centralised autopsy services from five hospitals onto one site and how the bodies are transported between them.” tags: Mortality, Health, News, CLHN, Carlisle News & Star, Pathology Do you know how much you are really drinking? – Carlisle News & Star 14th January 2010 “Think of your typical night out. A few cosy glasses of wine with the girls maybe, or a pint in every pub as you make your way round the circuit?&... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3175826 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:02:15 +0100 3175826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3175827&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2F7j6tu%2FFadePodcast15-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:18m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3175827 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:01:43 +0100 3175827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171845&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fuk-health-news-01142010%2F Briefings axed as swine flu eases – The Guardian 14th January 2010 “The UK Government has abandoned its weekly swine flu briefings in another sign that the crisis has eased dramatically. New cases in the UK plunged over the past month prompting the Department of Health to abandon its regular media briefing.” tags: H1N1, Influenza, Pandemic, Mass Media, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Additional Stories Government abandons swine flu briefings as crisis eases – Daily Telegraph 14th January 2010 Swine flu briefings scrapped as case numbers plunge – BBC Health News 14th January 2010 Alcohol content labels will replace ‘misunderstood’ units system under Tory plans – The Guardian 14th January 2010 “Binge drinking, obesity, drug use and teen... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171845 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:05:18 +0100 3171845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171846&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Finternational-health-news-01142010%2F Why the Y chromosome is a hotbed for evolution – The Times 14th January 2010 “The Y chromosome is often seen as the rotten corner of the human genome — a place of evolutionary decline that is slowly decaying and threatening the end of man. Reports of its imminent demise, however, have been exaggerated. Research has indicated that, far from stagnating, the male chromosome is a hotspot of evolution that is changing more quickly than any other part of humanity’s genetic code.” tags: Genetics, Evolution, Health, News, IHN, The Times ‘Safe’ cocaine use a myth, say scientists as findings show even small dosages can kill – Daily Mail 13th January 2010 “There is no ’safe’ dose of cocaine and anyone taking even small amounts of the drug is ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171846 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:04:24 +0100 3171846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171847&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01142010%2F Wards closed after outbreak of vomiting bug at Wirral’s Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge hospital – Liverpool Daily Post 13th January 2010 “SEVEN wards have closed at a Merseyside hospital trust because of a vomiting bug. Wards 10, 20, 24, 26, 33, 34 at Arrowe Park and ward R1 at Clatterbridge are currently closed to visitors after cases of the highly contagious Norovirus were reported.” tags: Norovirus, Hospitals, Infection Control, Health, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Additional Story Wards closed after outbreak of vomiting bug at Wirral’s Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge hospital – Liverpool Echo 13th January 2010 Liverpool health report goes online – Liverpool Daily Post 13th January 2010 “A NEW website has been launched to give Liverpool resid... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171847 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:03:26 +0100 3171847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171848&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01142010%2F Cumbria NHS staff are ’snow heroes’ claims hospital consultant – Carlisle News & Star 13th January 2010 “Health workers across Cumbria have been hailed as “snow heroes” after battling tough conditions to treat unusually high numbers of patients. Hospital staff, community nurses and GPs are all being praised for going that extra mile to deliver care during the recent severe weather.” tags: Carlisle News & Star, Health, News, CLHN, Demand, NHS, Hospitals Health bosses travel to see centralised autopsy system – The Whitehaven News 13th January 2010 “CONTROVERSIAL changes that will see dead bodies moved across Cumbria for postmortems are being influenced by a similar system at hospitals in Lincoln. Health bosses from north Cumbria ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171848 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:02:30 +0100 3171848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171849&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-01142010%2F Pair arrested on suspicion of baby’s murder – Manchester Evening News 13th January 2010 “A MOTHER and her boyfriend have been arrested on suspicion of murdering her baby girl. Violet Mullen, aged 15 monts, was brought into the Royal Oldham Hospital last night (Tuesday) sufferi” tags: Child Abuse, Health, News, GMHN, Homicide, Manchester Evening News Royal Bolton Hospital facing £10m cutbacks – The Bolton News 13th January 2010 “THE Royal Bolton Hospital faces £10 million of cuts in the next financial year, as the full force of the recession hits the NHS. Hospital bosses say funding for 2010/11 will be severely restricted, meaning huge savings will be needed to balance the books. “ tags: Financial Management, Health, News, GMHN, The Bolton News ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171849 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:01:37 +0100 3171849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171850&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fefkwgr%2FFadePodcast14-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:18m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171850 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:51:19 +0100 3171850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167064&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Fuk-health-news-01132010%2F Tories to axe alcohol units system – The Guardian 13th January 2010 “The Tories have pledged to ditch the “confusing” units system for labelling alcoholic drinks as part of plans to make Britain healthier. Instead, details will be given on what volume of alcohol beverages contain – as well as how many calories. The Conservatives are also unveiling proposals for tackling issues such as obesity, drug use and teenage pregnancy.” tags: Obesity, Drugs of Abuse, Young People, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Politics, Health, News, UHN, Health Education, The Guardian Additional Story Tories call to revamp alcohol labelling – BBC Health News 13th January 2010 Online health records can save lives- The Guardian 13th January 2010 “The crisis-hit £12.7bn NHS IT p... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167064 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:45:19 +0100 3167064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167065&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Finternational-health-news-01132010%2F Blood pressure drugs can halve risk of dementia, say researchers – The Guardian 13th January 2010 “Study in British Medical Journal says angiotensin receptor blockers play key role in delaying symptoms” tags: Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Health, News, IHN, Drug Therapy, The Guardian Additional Story Blood pressure drug offers fresh hope for dementia – BBC Health News 13th January 2010 Abortion doctor’s killer prepares to tell court that he was right – The Guardian 13th January 2010 “Supporters and opponents shocked by judge’s decision to allow the gunman to make an unprecedented defence in court” tags: Ethics, Abortion, Jurisprudence, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Additional Story Trial of man accused of murdering abortion doctor ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167065 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:44:24 +0100 3167065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167066&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01132010%2F Southport conman jailed for masquerading as doctor and vet – Liverpool Daily Post 12th January 2010 “A SERIAL conman who masqueraded as a doctor and a vet has been jailed for two years. For nearly three years, Russell Oakes, 43, tricked dozens of trusting people into believing he was both a trained GP and a qualified vet, to con them out of thousands of pounds.” tags: Liverpool Daily Post, Jurisprudence, Medical Staff, Health, News, CMHN Additional Stories Bogus GP jailed by Liverpool court – Liverpool Echo 12th January 2010 How bogus GP Russell Oakes made others in Merseyside believe his lies – Liverpool Echo 12th January 2010 The man who exposed bogus GP Russell Oakes speaks – Liverpool Echo 12th January 2010 Bogus doctor who conned patients out of mo... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167066 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:43:27 +0100 3167066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167067&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01132010%2F Health staff thanked for efforts – North West Evening Mail 12th January 2012 “COMMUNITY nurses, GPs and other primary care staff are being thanked for their selfless efforts to deliver care to patients at home in the recent snow and ice. Weeks of snow and freezing temperatures left many roads difficult to navigate with many vulnerable people unable to leave their homes. Community nurses, GPs and other health care professionals have not let this stop them checking on and delivering any treatment.” tags: NHS, Demand, Health, News, CLHN, North West Evening Mail Sex assault on NHS staff – North West Evening Mail 12th January 2012 “A HOMELESS alcoholic who groped two female NHS workers as they tried to treat him has been jailed for six months. Michael John William... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167067 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:42:31 +0100 3167067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167068&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-01132010%2F Hospital discharges man in pyjama bottoms – Manchester Evening News 12th January 2010 “A CHARITY has hit out after a homeless man was discharged from hospital in sub-zero temperatures wearing pyjama bottoms. Harry Dixon, 48, travelled to London from Bolton to volunteer for a charity over Christmas, but was attacked on the street with a champagne bottle.” tags: Ethics, Patient Discharge, Hospitals, Health, News, GMHN, Manchester Evening News Nut allergy ‘myth’ is cracked – Manchester Evening News 11th January 2010 “THOUSANDS of children who were told they may have a peanut allergy could be given the all-clear thanks to Manchester scientists. About one in 10 children who are tested using existing technology are advised to avoid eating food with nuts.” ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167068 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:41:06 +0100 3167068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167069&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2F88rjnp%2FFadePodcast13-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:21m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167069 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:40:45 +0100 3167069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163717&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F12%2Fuk-health-news-01122010-2%2F 99% of packed lunches sub-standard – The Guardian 12th January 2010 “Just one per cent of children’s packed lunches meet nutritional standards set for school meals, it has been revealed. Lunch boxes are being filled with crisps, sweets and sugary drinks instead of healthier food such as vegetables, fruit and dairy products, a University of Leeds study found.” tags: Diet, Nutrition, Children, Schools, Health, News, UHN, Parenting, The Guardian Additional Story Only one in 100 pupils’ packed lunches meets basic dietary standards, study says – The Times 12 January 2010 Healthy lunchboxes a rarity, study says – BBC Health News 12th January 2010 Dr Luisa Dillner’s guide to . . . getting rid of head lice- The Guardian 12th January 2010 “If... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163717 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:08:18 +0100 3163717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163718&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F12%2Finternational-health-news-01122010%2F Tobacco corporations lobby to hamper passing of EU health laws, say academics – The Guardian 12th January 2010 “Major corporations, led by British American Tobacco, waged a successful lobbying campaign to hamper the passing of public health legislation and weaken its impact, a group of academics claim today. Proposals to restrict smoking in public were in BAT’s sights in the 1990s but the changes the lobbying brought about to EU policymaking have been fundamental and enduring, say the academics.” tags: Smoking, Ethics, Legislation, European Community, Health, News, IHN, The Guardian Watching television increases risk of death from heart disease – The Guardian 11th Janury 2010 “Couch potatoes and computer users face higher risk of death from heart diseas... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163718 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:45:21 +0100 3163718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163719&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F12%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01122010-2%2F Liverpool mental health patients in hospital for nearly two years unnecessarily – Liverpool Daily Post 11th January 2010 “MERSEYSIDE patients are spending nearly two years unnecessarily in mental health wards due to bed blocking, the Daily Post can reveal. The patients, who are often elderly and suffer from conditions like dementia, are stuck in mental health hospitals because the correct care packages are not available for them in the community.” tags: Mental Health, Dementia, Health, Older People, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Liverpool mental health patients in hospital for nearly two years unnecessarily – Liverpool Echo 11th January 2010 “MERSEYSIDE patients are spending nearly two years unnecessarily in mental health wards due to bed blocking. The pat... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163719 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:30:16 +0100 3163719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163721&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F12%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01122010-2%2F Nineteenth East Lancashire woman ‘wrongly cleared of breast cancer’ – Lancashire Telegraph 11th January 2010 “A NINETEENTH woman was wrongly cleared of breast cancer by an East Lancashire hospital, it will be claimed on a television documentary tonight. The Lancashire Telegraph revealed last year how 18 women at Accrington Victoria Hospital were given the all-clear even though they had the disease. “ tags: Breast Cancer, Radiology, Negligence, NHS, Diagnosis, CLHN, Health, News, Lancashire Telegraph Additional Story New breast cancer error disclosed – Daily Telegraph 11th January 2010 Oliver’s ‘special’ new eye – Lancashire Telegraph 11th January 2010 “A BRAVE little boy who has lost an eye to cancer is to get a state-of-the-art fals... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163721 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:25:34 +0100 3163721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163722&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F12%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-01122010-2%2F Manchester to get national sperm donor centre – Manchester Evening News 9th January 2010 “A NATIONAL sperm donor centre is being set up in Manchester at St Mary’s Hospital. It has won the chance to run a pilot scheme after all licensed fertility clinics in England were invited to tender for the centre.” tags: Human Fertility, In Vitro Fertilisation, Health, News, GMHN, Manchester Evening News Look again at NHS car park fees – The Bolton News 11th January 2010 “PARKING is something of a problem at the Royal Bolton Hospital. If you choose the car park nearest to the main entrance, you can look forward to a long hunt for a space as you drive round and round waiting for somebody else to leave. “ tags: GMHN, Health, News, Financial Management, NHS Esta... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163722 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:21:12 +0100 3163722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163723&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Ff4y7yd%2FFadePodcast12-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:24m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163723 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:20:33 +0100 3163723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159669&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F11%2Fuk-health-news-01112010%2F Letters: Dignity and nutrition for older people – The Guardian 11th January 2010 “The reported practice of forcing older people to have feeding tubes as a condition of admittance to a care or nursing home will be of great concern to those considering residential care, their families and staff (Care homes forcing elderly to have feeding tubes fitted, 6 January). It is unacceptable that an invasive clinical procedure should be a first line of care for those who find eating difficult.” tags: Diet, Nutrition, Older People, Residential Care, Ethics, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian Claims of sexism at Royal Institution over Susan Greenfield treatment – The Observer 10th January 2010 “Members question manner of removal and RI’s ability to function without well... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159669 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:35:25 +0100 3159669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159670&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F11%2Finternational-health-news-01112010%2F Report: Health costs up slightly under Senate bill – The Guardian 11th January 2010 “Americans would see only a modest rise in health care costs under the Senate’s plan to extend coverage to 34 million people who currently go without health insurance, government economic experts say in a new report. The study found that health spending, which accounts for about one-sixth of the economy, would increase by less than 1 percent than it otherwise would over the coming decade even with so many more people receiving coverage. “ tags: Health Services, Financial Management, Health Economics, IHN, Health, News, The Guardian Toxic metal in kids’ jewelry from China – The Guardian 11th January 2010 “Barred from using lead in children’s jewelry because o... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159670 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:34:29 +0100 3159670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159671&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F11%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01112010%2F Merseyside GP said Government had squandered money on swine flu – Liverpool Daily Post 9th January 2010 “A MERSEYSIDE GP said today the Government had “squandered” a vast amount of money on swine flu vaccines. George Cook, partner at Grassendale Medical Practice, says his surgery has a large supply of the jabs in stock but that very few people have come forward for them.” tags: H1N1, Influenza, Pandemic, Financial Management, Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post Additional Story Swine flu jabs “waste of cash” says Liverpool GP George Cook – Liverpool Echo 9th January 2010 New health centre at Bluebell Lane in Huyton to be greenest in the UK – Liverpool Echo 9th January 2010 “A NEW state-of-the-art Merseyside health centre i... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159671 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:33:33 +0100 3159671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159672&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F11%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01112010%2F Mountain rescue helps carer feed elderly people – North West Evening Mail 9th January 2010 “VULNERABLE residents are being forced to stay in their homes for fear of falling on icy paths and pavements. As the prospect of leaving their homes becomes increasingly worrying for pensioners, regular social events have had to be called off.” tags: Older People, Health, News, CLHN, Carlisle News & Star Ambulance chief praises Cumbrian staff’s big freeze efforts – Carlisle News & Star 9th January 2010 “A regional ambulance chief has paid a glowing tribute to the fighting spirit of his 300 staff in Cumbria, who battled on with their life-saving work through some of the worst winter weather for years. Derek Cartwright, director of emergency services with th... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159672 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:32:37 +0100 3159672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159673&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F11%2Fgreater-manchester-health-news-01112010%2F Hospitals are hit by winter vomiting bug – Manchester Evening News January 9th 2010 “THREE Greater Manchester hospitals have been hit by a highly-infectious sickness bug. Wards have been closed and hospital managers are appealing to people not to visit the hospital if they feel unwell and to keep visits to a minimum to stop the virus spreading.” tags: Norovirus, Hospitals, Health, News, GMHN, Infection Control, Manchester Evening News Care boss accused over report is cleared – Manchester Evening News 9th January 2010 “THE man in charge of children’s homes in Salford has been cleared of gross misconduct. Mike Kelly had been suspended for seven months for allegedly failing to reveal to senior management that one of the homes had been given a poor report in 20... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159673 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:31:12 +0100 3159673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159674&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmf%2Fweb%2Fk6pnfy%2FFadePodcast11-01-10.mp3 Standard Podcasts [00:35m] Posted in Another 15 Minutes ... Health News from Fade, Mass Media, Podcasts (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159674 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:20:28 +0100 3159674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153323&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F08%2Fuk-health-news-01082010%2F Report condemns government response to alcoholism and binge drinking – The Guardian 8th January 2010 “Government responses to Britain’s “shocking” rise in binge drinking and alcoholism have ranged from “the non-existent to the ineffectual”, the health select committee warns today. Supermarkets and the drinks industry have more influence on government alcohol policies than health experts, the scornful report by MPs says.” tags: Alcohol, Legislation, Health, News, UHN, The Guardian, Social Exclusion, Social Capital, Social Policy Additional Stories The worth of a pint – The Guardian 7th January 2010 MPs demand an increase in the minimum price of alcohol – The Independent 8th January 2010 MPs call for minimum pricing for alcohol dri... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153323 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:05:20 +0100 3153323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153324&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F08%2Finternational-health-news-01082010%2F Glaxo to help fund obesity film… – The Independent 8th January 2010 “Left-leaning documentary filmmakers of the Michael Moore and Morgan Spurlock mould might not be the most obvious bedfellows for a multinational drug company. But Britain’s largest pharmaceuticals firm, GlaxoSmithKline, plans to pour more than $1m (£628,000) into a film about the dangers of obesity. It dubs the documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth about mindless eating”. “ tags: Mass Media, Obesity, Pharmaceutical Industry, Financial Management, Health, News, IHN, The Independent World veterinary agency to probe link meat-climate link – The Independent 8th January 2010 “The world’s top authority in farm animal health announced on Thursday it would launch a study ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153324 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:04:24 +0100 3153324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153325&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F08%2Fcheshire-and-merseyside-health-news-01082010%2F Information on appointments at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital – Liverpool Daily Post 7th January 2010 “THE latest from Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust: Every winter the NHS experiences an increase in demand for its services and staff and managers at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust are working hard to ensure it is business as usual for patients.” tags: Health, News, CMHN, Liverpool Daily Post, NHS, Demand, Hospitals Additional Story Information on appointments at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital – Liverpool Echo 7th January 2010 Petition against plans to move Old Swan doctor’s surgery to Childwall Fiveways – Liverpool Echo 7th January 2010 “MORE than 2,000 people have signed a petition against plans for a new £7m city health cent... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153325 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:03:26 +0100 3153325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153326&cid=t_311331_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F08%2Fcumbria-and-lancashire-health-news-01082010%2F Furness General Hospital staff sleep in theatre to deal with emergencies – North West Evening Mail 7th January 2010 “A GROUP of hospital staff stayed overnight in an operating theatre to help deal with emergency call-outs. Medical staff at Furness General Hospital decided on Monday night to set up camp in one of the hospital’s operating theatres rather than travel home, so that they could respond to any emergency calls overnight.” tags: North West Evening Mail, Health, News, CLHN, NHS, Surgery, Demand West Cumbrian community hospital to stay open longer – Carlisle News & Star 7th January 2010 “Maryport Community Hospital will be staying open until 10pm as part of a three-month trial. The hospital’s minor injury unit is extending its opening hours from... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153326 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:02:30 +0100 3153326