Sunday, 29 January 2012

GPs must embrace NHS changes, says doctor - Morpeth Herald




GPs must embrace NHS changes, says doctor
Morpeth Herald
“It suggests that the value of nurse leadership is not being taken seriously.” He added: “The Government has not put in place any transparency measures or ...

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Thursday, 26 January 2012

Music improves stroke patients vision



Research suggests the positive emotions activated when listening to music can help restore the sight of stroke patients with impaired vision.

Sunday, 22 January 2012

MS linked to restricted brain blood flow



People who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS) have double the chance of abnormal blood flow from the brain than non-sufferers, research has shown.

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Recession will slow down NHS reform, says report



Economic challenges mean future reform of the NHS will likely take place slowly, with huge projects put on the back burner, a report has claimed.

Sunday, 15 January 2012

How to look after patients on anticoagulant therapy - Nursing Times




How to look after patients on anticoagulant therapy
Nursing Times
Nursing Times magazine and nursingtimes.net are your portals to all things nursing. With the a finger on the pulse of the NHS and the wider nursing ...

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Wednesday, 11 January 2012

HPV-smear screening will not identify cancer risk



Plans to add a test for the human papillomavirus (HPV) to cervical smears would not help doctors identify women at risk of cancer, experts have claimed.

Monday, 9 January 2012

Diabetes tsar: educate patients - Nursing Times




Diabetes tsar: educate patients
Nursing Times
According to the report from the NHS Information Centre, 51 per cent of patients with type 2 diabetes were receiving all nine of the National Institute for ...



Thursday, 5 January 2012

Nurses win awards for hard work



Warwick Hospital has announced the winners of the second annual Woods Awards, which recognise the hard work and dedication of nurses.

Sunday, 1 January 2012

No reliable treatments for morning sickness



There are still no reliably safe and effective treatments for morning sickness, according to a review.