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Stem cell implants improves Parkinson's in monkeys
22nd February 2012
So good that a drugs company is helping these monkeys smitten with this dreadful disease. Didn't realise that monkeys suffered from Parkinsons - don't tell me some cruel bastards actually inflicted this upon these defenceless creatures?
Vitamin D helps child language development
19th February 2012
This is so important for the health of our society and future of our children. Every piece of the baby brain and language development puzzle is crucial to parents understanding their role in encouraging children to talk early and in so doing, also maximise the development of brain cells and the ability to think.
8% of district nursing posts cut
16th February 2012
This research makes a very important point, and one which the Queen's Nursing Institute has also been making. Unless there are strong community nursing teams, with good leadership and skill mix, it will not be possible to move patient care from hospitals into the community. Our report, 'Nursing People at Home', published in November, highlighted
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... this. We are very concerned about the fall in district nurse numbers. With the pressures of an ageing population, many of whom have complex, long term conditions, the need for qualified district nurses will rise, not fall. Increased workloads on fewer nurses creates a vicious circle, as a third say they do not plan to be working as a district nurse within five years. Where will this leave patient care?
Treatment for mental and physical conditions should be integrated
10th February 2012
I actually do not believe mental and physical conditions can be separated or treated individually! Depression can create serious physical issues, as can bulimia or anorexia, for example. The mind and body are so intertwined that a successful patient outcome could be impossible, I would think, without taking both into consideration when diagnosing
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... and treating, even though it could make both more complex.
Asbestos found at Alder Hey Children's Hospital
8th February 2012
I can't believe this. There has been an issue with finding asbestos in schools as well, and it blows my mind. It absolutely stuns me.
NHS admits nurses lack compassion
2nd February 2012
Although I have not read the whole report, it is my opinion that there is great pressure put apon nursing staff to carry out more skillful procedures, which were once carried out by doctors. This in turn leaves nurses less time to carry out basic nursing care, which of course impacts on the patients well
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... being.
Deadly MRSA spread by coughs and sneezes
2nd February 2012
Active UVC based technologies when placed in a building's infrastructure will kill any of bacteria & viruses regardless of it's type/variant constantly bathing the occupied space with natural oxidisers that kill airborne and surfaces 24/7. When will the HPA wake up to the widespread use this simple & low cost technology.
More genetic testing needed on the NHS
1st February 2012
Hello having lost a child to a RARE Disease (Gauchers Disease). Type - 2. I know the benefit's of Genetic Testing, and off the amazing collaborative work going on around the world mostly comming out of America supported by the globalgenesproject.org all fighting against over 7000 RARE Diseases. The research they do is said to
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... benefit non rare Diseases so it's vital they are fully supported. Just this morning I was promoting Newcastle's (Centre for Life) and it's partners including Newcastle University). to my fellow parent Advocate's in America. It would be just amazing if you all here and the department of Health could get invlved with the globalgenesproject our even just show your support. This 29th February is The (Global Genes for Jeans day).
Rise in 'younger' knee replacements
19th January 2012
I think it's far more likely that people are more active these days than 20-30 years ago. People go to the gym, like to keep fit, play sports etc all of which puts pressure on hips and knees, the joints which more commonly need replacing!
In the UK surgeon Derek McMinn has devised a revolutionary new
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... knee replacement called the Birmingham Knee Replacement (BKR). Designed to allow patients greater flexion and stability patients with the BKR are back to skiing, playing golf and even waterskiing!
Chief exec of Nursing and Midwifery resigns
13th January 2012
Professional accountability and regulation was Professor Dickon Weir-Hughes mantra. I was therefore surprised to learn on the internet that he is, or was, also (in addition to his NHS, University and/or NMC employment) a “Consultant in Mens Health” undertaking paid consultancy within a Practice in Wimpole Street, London.
“Dickon Weir-Hughes has developed the unique `Advanced
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... kick-start lean muscle programme for men ™'. The programme provides health/fitness assessment, nutritional programming and Autogenic Training over a series of sessions and has been found to make a real physiological difference.
Professor Dickon Weir-Hughes, Consultant in Men's Health and Fitness Wimpole Therapeutics, 2 Wimpole Street, London W1G OED, UK 020 7491 7767
I am intrigued what qualifications he possesses to undertake this role and given he is not listed as a member of the British Autogenic Society who ensures he is, or has been, appropriately regulated and supervised.
The British Autogenic Society’s own website states “any person who is not a Member of the Society cannot be recommended as a suitable autogenic therapist”.
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More genetic testing needed on the NHS
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A new report says NICE is to assess new genetic tests in the NHS.
Rise in 'younger' knee replacements
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Figures show a big rise in knee replacement operations especially in younger patients.
Chief exec of Nursing and Midwifery resigns
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The chief executive of the Nursing and Midwifery Council has resigned from post with immediate effect.
Andrew Wakefield sues for defamation
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MMR-autism doctor is suing British Medical Journal for 'false and defamatory' allegations.
Diabetes care not good enough
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A new report suggests up to 24,000 people with diabetes are dying unnecessarily every year.
NHS Pension Scheme, government response
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Half a million extra staff will not have to pay extra into their pensions.
