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A 16-year study has shown that early nutrition can significantly influence mental ability later in life in premature babies. Researchers at the Institute of Child Health in London found that infants fed standard formula instead of nutrient-enriched 'pre-term formula' had reduced verbal IQ at seven-and-a-half to eight years of age. ...
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New smear test hope
Scientists have developed a smear test which could end the scandals that have plagued the cervical cancer screening programme.
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Advantage in early discharge
Early discharge after surgery for breast cancer could be recommended for patients with support at home as new evidence shows this has no adverse physical or psychological effects.
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Animal genetic blueprint created
British and US scientists have completed the first genetic blueprint of an animal, paving the way for a better understanding of human health.
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GP premises law could boost HAZs
The government is considering secondary legislation to give health action zones 'new freedoms' and incentives to develop primary care premises in deprived areas.
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Managers say 2000 bug is a problem solved
NHS managers regard the millennium computer bug as a problem largely solved, according to the NHS Confederation's latest audit of its membership.
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Welcome for post-Viagra rationing debate
Health secretary Frank Dobson's proposal to limit prescribing of the anti-impotence drug Viagra has been welcomed as the start of the first national rationing debate.
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Trust hit by fresh blow
Discussions on the future of a suspended Scottish trust chief executive have been delayed following the resignation of the trust's chair.
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What is schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is the most common form of severe mental illness and affects one in 100 people at some point in their lives. There are about 250,000 diagnosed cases in Britain. The disease tends to begin in men in their late teens and in women a few years later.
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How is it treated?
Antipsychotic drugs have been used to treat schizophrenia since the 1950s. The older drugs, such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol, relieve the 'positive' symptoms but are less effective at controlling the 'negative' ones. Patients may become resistant to treatment and/or experience movement problems (extra-pyramidal effects). However, some can be injected as ...
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Double negative: a mother's story
Ruth Davies is a lecturer in nursing studies at the University of Wales, and her son was 41st on the list for clozapine when Cardiff Community trust was operating its limited-numbers policy. The trust has now revised its policy, and her son has had his medication switched to the drug.
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Cost-effectiveness of drug treatment
A month's supply of one of the older antipsychotic agents, such as haloperidol, in the usual dose, costs well under £10. In contrast, a month's supply of one of the 'atypical' agents costs between £100 and £150.
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More in control: the patient's story
Paul Reynolds (not his real name) has been treated for schizophrenic illness for more than 20 years, and has held down a full-time job as an administrative assistant for 12. He attributes his success to his care package, including drugs, therapy and carer support.
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Hutton is derided for 'pandering to tabloids'
The government's stance on community care came under fire from new quarters last week when junior health minister John Hutton faced more than 300 professionals and activists.
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Steep rise in NHS dentists earning more than £200,000
The number of dentists earning more than £200,000 a year from the NHS has increased dramatically.
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Days like this
As the final draft of the NHS white paper went to the Cabinet, shadow health secretary Robin Cook released an 'authoritative' summary. It included plans for managers to be given greater pay bargaining flexibility, and tax relief for people over 65 taking out private health insurance. Mr Cook condemned it ...
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Private eye
The government has been coy about releasing its long-awaited review of the private finance initiative. Ann Dix reveals what is in it
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Lucky bar steward
A new trust chair is confident of grappling with a £90m turnover - he manages the finances of the Labour club in the PM's constituency. Patrick Butler reports
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The way forward: proposed 'improvements' to PFI procurement
A halving of trusts' PFI procurement costs (from 3 or 4 to 2 per cent of capital cost) and the time from when a project is first advertised to financial close (from an average of three years to 18 months).