Posted in Healthcare on Sep 16th, 2009
Following the sad news of actor Partrick Swayze’s death at the age of 57, University College and Princess Grace Hospital Consultant Surgeon Arj Shankur talking to in Capital Health’s Bob Davidson, gives an upbeat message for patients diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas.
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Posted in Healthcare on Sep 15th, 2009
data uncovered by the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) has revealed large and unjustified variations in expenditure on musculoskeletal services between different areas of the country
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Posted in vitamin d on Sep 14th, 2009
Principal Clinical Scientist, John Christofides in a couple of plain English articles explains the latest scientific evidence supporting the role of vitamin D and how, if we are worried, we can request a test to measure our own levels.
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Posted in cervical cancer on Sep 11th, 2009
Professor John Studd comments on what Adeola Olaitan had to say about men’s role in cervical cancer.
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Posted in Healthcare on Sep 10th, 2009
National Association of Primary Care (NAPC) is extremely concerned at the intelligence it is receiving from its regions about PCTs reducing the level of engagement in commissioning to a process of performance management alone.
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Posted in cervical cancer on Sep 9th, 2009
Consultant Gynaecologist Adeola Olaitan comments on Pharma Times reports that FDA staff like the look of Cervarix as well as Gardasil for men.
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Posted in Healthcare on Sep 8th, 2009
This enquiry was put to the John Radcliffe Hospital Plastic Surgeon, Mr Titus Adams.
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Posted in Healthcare on Sep 7th, 2009
Results from the first swine-flu vaccine trials taking place in Leicester reveal a strong immune response after just one dose. The pilot study, run by the University of Leicester and Leicester Hospitals
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Posted in Healthcare on Sep 3rd, 2009
Byron Cardiology Unit at Whipps Cross University Hospital received special heart monitoring equipment that can help to improve people’s quality of life from local community GP Dr Abdul Sheikh and Waltham Forest Muslim Burial Trust.
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Posted in Paediatrics on Sep 2nd, 2009
Doctors at the Royal London are using specially-designed tools such as forceps and clamps which are only three millimetres wide reports London’s Evening Standard. Niall Jones, paediatric consultant at the Royal London comments
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