All News articles – Page 1934
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The taxing business of keeping public patience
Hypothecation could raise public expectations to a dangerous level
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It's a bug's life
Antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics is a growing problem. But while more research is needed, new data suggests that hospitals might need to change their strategies for dealing with the problem. Rhonda Siddall reports
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Far and wide: the broader picture
Leeds Teaching Hospitals trust has recruited an extra 150 nurses over the last two years, with a further 40 due to join between now and January. The trust has also attracted 42 extra consultants since 1998.Overall its staff turnover rate has dropped from 17 per cent to around 10 per ...
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Bring on the clones
Once thought of as beyond the pale, the cloning of human embryos is now being encouraged by the government. Jenny Bryan looks at what's in store
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In Brief
An agent that improves survival in metastatic breast cancer patients has been launched. Herceptin (trastuzumab), a humanised monoclonal antibody, suppresses tumour growth in the 20-30 per cent of metastatic breast cancer patients who overproduce a growth factor called HER2. It binds HER2 receptors on the cancer cell surface so that ...
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Breathlessness a key sign of COPD
The biggest-ever survey among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients has revealed the enormous detrimental impact COPD has on patients' quality of life and the significant burden the disease places on healthcare services.
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Book token
Airline-style hospital appointments were one of New Labour's favourite visions for a patient-friendly NHS.But progress has been mixed, says Ann McGauran
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Channel blockers 'inferior'
Calcium channel blockers are inferior to less expensive antihypertensives in preventing cardiovascular complications of high blood pressure, according to a review by US researchers.
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Nurses get hotel treatment in trust recruitment bid
Plymouth Hospitals trust has offered 15 nurses, some with their families, a two-night break at a three-star hotel in a bid to improve recruitment. The £300 stay for a family of four at the Forte Posthouse Hotel on Plymouth Hoe offers nurses a chance to tour Derriford Hospital and an ...
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Milburn tells trusts to stand by beds for national count
A one-day census to count the number of critical care, general and acute beds nationally takes place tomorrow under the orders of health secretary Alan Milburn.
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Bucking the trend: new data on antimicrobial resistance
The MYSTIC surveillance programme collects data from centres throughout the world that use the antibiotic meropenem, to compare the antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial isolates in specialist and general units year on year.
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All's Hellawell that ends well?
The government's anti-drugs strategy has received almost universal praise - except that few believe it will work, writes Paul Stephenson
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Allergy funds 'wasted'
Millions of pounds are being wasted by the NHS in 'totally inadequate' treatment of allergic diseases, many of which could be cured by diet, the founder of the Allergy Research Foundation has claimed.
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Home truths: calling all local heroes
Wolverhampton health action zone has beacon status for its work to improve recruitment and retention among its local community. Through four linked strategies, the zone has started to recruit much more effectively.
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Fabian Society pushes for 'NHS tax' on cigarettes and alcohol
The Fabian Society says the government should introduce an earmarked 'NHS tax' on cigarettes and alcohol - although it flies in the face of Treasury thinking.
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Backlash grows against anti-flu drug's clinical efficacy and cost
Senior influenza experts have joined a growing backlash against the anti-flu drug Relenza which they fear could have potentially serious financial effects on the NHS and they claim is of unproven clinical effectiveness.
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'A&E only' ultimatum to violent patients panned
Patients' groups say plans by acute hospitals in Glasgow to restrict violent and aggressive patients to emergency treatment only are unworkable.