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22nd Feb 2012
Manager at Swindon resigns prior to strike
Carillion manager at Swindon has resigned.
£7.3m awarded to brain damaged girl
Lister Hospital has awarded £7.3m to girl left brain damaged after premature birth.
Government not trusted over handling of NHS
A poll has found more than half of people do not understand the government's plans for NHS reforms.
Heart symptoms in women differ from men
A study of more than one million people in the US has found fewer women suffer chest pain symptoms of heart attack.
Families with disabled children lack support
A survey finds more than a third of families caring for a child with a disability lack access to support and information.
Research says vary diet when pregnant
Research says women who varied diet while pregnant may be less likely to give birth to a fussy eater.
MailOnlineNeed a check up? There's an app for that
Patients told to use mobile phone 'apps' to monitor their health.
Lethal bug lurking in mouth
A new study warns bacteria living in the mouth could kill if it enters the bloodstream.
MailOnlineDementia care in hospital
Professor Alistair Burns introduces the National Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQIN) plan.
Department of HealthMerseyside declares measles outbreak
There are 13 confirmed and 16 suspected cases of measles in Merseyside.
Troubled trust allowed to go bankrupt
The most financially troubled hospital in England could be allowed to go bankrupt.
Health Service JournalCQC pushing through changes to inspection regime
The CQC has agreed a new approach to the inspection regime on the back of a flawed consultation process.
Stem cell implants improves Parkinson's in monkeys
A team of scientists transplanted stem cells into monkeys suffering from Parkinson's.
Yahoo NewsOvarian cancer risk increased by endometriosis
New research suggests women who suffer from endometriosis are more likely to develop three common forms of ovarian cancer.
The Telegraph21st Feb 2012
Deadly bird flu research may be censored
Experts have delayed a decision on whether H5N1 research should be released in full, with security officials citing a terrorism threat.
Epilepsy drug campaign
Sussex woman begins fresh campaign over epilepsy drug, Epilim, after losing funds for her legal fight.
BBC NewsGraphene lung damage risk
New research suggests people involved in making material to enhance computer and phone touch screens could be at risk of lung damage.
Diabetes patients missing out on vital tests
The BBC says over 1.3 million diabetes patients could be missing out on vital life-saving health checks.
Familes cut back on food because of energy bills
Report by Barnardo's shows 90% of their services have supported families with debts owed to their energy suppliers.
Children & Young People NowCan children grow out of autism?
Research suggests growing out of autism is possible and it's also common.
MailOnlineLosing weight is harder than you think
Scientists say losing weight is twice as hard as was previously believed by obesity experts.
Driver survives two months at -30c
A Swedish man survived in his car for two months after it became bogged down in snow last December.
Babies more likely to have colic if mothers suffer migraines
Researchers suggest babies are twice as likely to have colic if mothers suffer from migraines.
MailOnlineHospital and mental health merger close
The boards of three trusts are a step closer to merger with a turnover of £1.9bn.
Health Service JournalCompetition leaves NHS with more costly patients
Research suggests private sector competition has seen the NHS left with more expensive and complex cases.
Health Service JournalGovernment obesity plan not working
TV's Doctor Christian Jessen says the government campaign to fight obesity isn't working.
Nursing in PracticeLED lights to treat jaundice
Two devices are to be rolled out later this year to treat newborn babies with jaundice.
SciDev.NetAlcohol in films prompts children to drink
Research suggests watching films with alcohol scenes can increase risk of a child becoming an underage drinker.
Would pub garden smoke ban help people quit?
Research suggests banning smoking in pub gardens would help smokers give up.
The TelegraphLittle boy diagnosed with gender disorder
At the age of three Zach told his mother he thought he was a girl.
The TelegraphBaby boomers at risk as hep C deaths rise
Hepatitis C now kills more Americans than HIV, and its victims are mostly middle-aged.
20th Feb 2012
Model agencies ban sunbeds
Some of the leading model agencies have signed up to a 'no sunbed' policy.
Women with PIP implants referred to NHS
Government figures show more than 2,800 women with PIP implants have been referred to NHS care.
Good Care Guide concerns
New website lets people post their thoughts on care homes, nurseries and nanny supply agencies in England.
Hospitals to be fined for emergency readmissions
Rules published by the DH says hospitals to be fined for emergency readmissions in 2012/13.
Health Service JournalWomen with HIV save to use hormonal contraception
WHO has concluded women living with or at risk of HIV can safely use hormonal contraceptives.
World Health OrganisationHow to stay injury free when preparing for a marathon
Tips on how to avoid running injuries.
The GuardianFasting helps protect brain
US scientists say fasting for regular periods could help protect the brain against Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.
The GuardianWards closed after outbreak of norovirus
Four wards at a Derbyshire hospital are closed to admissions after norovirus spreads.
BBC NewsSpray on skin heals boys burns
Toddler has made miracle recovery after doctors sprayed on a new layer of skin.
The MirrorWinter flu cases at all time low
Figures from HPA show this winter is on course to register the lowest level of flu infections since records began.
The TelegraphArtificial meat created
Artificial meat successfully grown in vat of bovine foetal stem cells.
Natural NewsCameron says health reforms already helping NHS
David Cameron says health reforms are already improving quality of care provided by the NHS
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