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Two hospitals in financial trouble taken over
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust takes over two north Cumbria hospitals.
Online test for asthma
1st February 2012
A new online test is being launched to try and cut deaths from asthma attacks.
Spoon feeding babies makes them 'fatter'
7th February 2012
Researchers believe spoon feeding babies mashed up fruits and vegetables appears to give them a sweeter tooth and makes them fatter.
Antibiotic-resistance bacteria research gets funding
8th February 2012
It has been announced that the government is to make £500,000 available for new research into antibiotic-resistance bacteria.
Deadly MRSA spread by coughs and sneezes
2nd February 2012
Deadly strain of MRSA called USA300 is spreading across the UK.
Treatment for mental and physical conditions should be integrated
10th February 2012
A new report says the NHS could improve care and reduce costs by integrating treatments for mental and physical health conditions.
Nappy sack warning
3rd February 2012
NHS campaign to alert parents to danger of nappy sacks after two babies die.
Four Seasons in new debt talks
9th February 2012
Four Seasons, the UK largest care home provider, in talks to raise money to pay its debts.
Sex infections in over-45s doubles
3rd February 2012
Sex infections among over-45s soaring as more older people have unprotected sex.
Care home rating website launched
9th February 2012
NHS manager launches an independent ratings website for care homes.
Other Articles
9th February 2012
Two hour ambulance wait
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Elderly lady waited nearly two hours for an ambulance, even though she lives opposite a major Essex hospital.
3rd February 2012
Rise in depression blamed on credit crunch
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Since the financial crisis began in 2009 there has been a 'significant' increase in patients with stress and depression.
9th February 2012
Water bug discovered in more hospital taps
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Water tests have found Pseudomonas in neonatal units at three more hospitals in Northern Ireland.
9th February 2012
The NHS shake up
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The government lost House of Lords vote on Health and Social Care Bill.
9th February 2012
Chocolate cake for breakfast?
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Scientists claim a slice of chocolate cake at breakfast can help weight loss.
9th February 2012
Imperial reduces deficit forecast
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Imperial College Healthcare Trust is reporting a significant reduction in its predicted deficit for 2011/12.
8th February 2012
Scientists don't know why superbugs spread
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Scientists say they have no explanation for why 75% of C diff victims catch the bug.
9th February 2012
Trust failed suicidal woman
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Stockport mental health trust failed to protect severely depressed woman, who hanged herself after being allowed home from hospital.
