Protein linked to Huntington's disease brain cell death

Scientists have linked a small protein to the deterioration of brain cells in patients suffering from Huntington’s disease.

Action urged over patient safety in NHS hospitals

The Healthcare Commission has highlighted a 'significant gap' between the number of patients actually harmed in NHS hospitals and the figure reported by trusts.

Bradshaw labels nurse whistleblower ruling 'unduly harsh'

Health minister Ben Bradshaw has appeared to add his support to nurse whistleblower Margaret Haywood.

Swine flu may herald move to increased remote diagnosis

Patients in the UK could be set for a marked increase in remote diagnosis as the government continues to increase its use of internet and call-centre-based consultation to deal with the swine flu pandemic.

A third of nurse whistleblowers are ignored, shows survey

Nearly two-thirds of nurses have raised concerns about patient safety with their employers but more than one in three whistleblowers said no action was taken, a survey has shown.

Foundation trusts told to be more 'pessimistic' about spending

Foundation trusts have been told to reassess their future spending plans to better reflect the financial challenges of the recession.

BMA calls to abolish prescription charges

The British Medical Association has said that if prescriptions charges on the NHS are not abolished it will lead to an arbitrary system of 'winners and losers'.