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Resistance movement
Last week a neighbour of mine went to his GP. After a consultation spent cajoling, begging and wheedling, he secured an antibiotic for his chest infection. So proud was he of his achievement that he felt compelled to tell the entire street.
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Caines quits IHSM to study for PhD
Karen Caines is to stand down as director of the Institute of Health Services Management after almost three years at the head of the financially troubled organisation.
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Manager sacked after probe into 'intimidation'
A nursing manager accused of bullying and intimidating staff has been sacked following an internal hearing.
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Tough targets to take PFI drive forward
The government is set to impose tough new measures to determine the progress of the private finance initiative in the the NHS, according to a confidential document seen by HSJ.
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Private work nets £288m for trusts
The NHS is continuing to win business from the private healthcare sector, according to the latest Fitzhugh Directory of NHS Trusts.
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NEWS
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.