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The tiny tube that helps men beat impotence - Daily Mail 3rd October 2009
"A tiny metal tube implanted in the pelvis could transform the love lives of men who suffer erection problems.
The device, not much bigger than a grain of rice, works by propping open the artery that supplies blood to the genitals. "
Vitamin E can help your new hip last longer - Daily Mail 3rd October 2009
"A vitamin found in avocados could transform hip replacement surgery, enabling one replacement to last a lifetime.
Vitamin E works by preserving the protective lining of the joint which tends to wear out, often requiring patients to have revision surgery. "
Child obesity 'is levelling off' - BBC Health News 3rd November 2009
"Forecasts of a huge rise in obesity among children in England have been significantly downgraded following a new analysis of data.
The National Heart Forum found evidence that the rate of increase in childhood obesity may be starting to slow. "
Aspirin 'only for heart patients' - BBC Health News 3rd November 2009
"The use of aspirin to ward off heart attacks and strokes in those who do not have obvious cardiovascular disease should be abandoned, researchers say.
The Drugs and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) study says aspirin can cause serious internal bleeding and does not prevent cardiovascular disease deaths."
Memory test 'spots pre-dementia' - BBC Health News 3rd November 2009
"Memory and language tests can reliably reveal "hidden" early dementia, say UK experts.
Most dementias are missed for years as the symptoms can be elusive until considerable brain tissue is lost. "
More tests for right-to-life baby - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"A fresh medical assessment is to be carried out on a baby boy at the centre of a "right-to-life" legal dispute, a High Court judge heard on Monday.
The one-year-old, known as Baby RB for legal reasons, was born with a rare, genetic muscle condition that makes it hard for him to breathe independently."
Swine flu woman dies after birth - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"A 31-year-old woman who contracted swine flu during her pregnancy has died days after giving birth.\n\nSusan Ford was given a Caesarean section after being admitted to Salford Royal Hospital with flu-like symptoms. "
'Failing' hospital inquiry begins - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"An inquiry into failings at Stafford Hospital is hearing evidence.
The independent inquiry is into the care provided by Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust between January 2005 and March 2009. "
Obese 'struggle to earn living' - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"Obese people are struggling to earn above the national average income, according to a survey.
Just under half (46%) earn more than £20,000 a year, which is the national average, while the majority earn between £10,000 and £15,000. "
Second drugs adviser quits post - BBC Health News 1st November 2009
"A second adviser to the government has resigned in protest at Home Secretary Alan Johnson's sacking of his chief drugs adviser, Prof David Nutt.
Marion Walker's departure from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) followed the earlier resignation of Dr Les King. "
Johnson defends drugs row sacking - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"The home secretary has defended sacking the UK's chief drugs adviser after his criticism of the government's tough approach to cannabis and ecstasy.
In a letter to the Guardian, Alan Johnson says Prof David Nutt went against a "long established" principle by straying into politics. "
Depression link to processed food - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"Eating a diet high in processed food increases the risk of depression, research suggests.\n\nWhat is more, people who ate plenty of vegetables, fruit and fish actually had a lower risk of depression, the University College London team found. "
Lung cancer care 'inadequate' - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"Key areas of lung cancer care are still "woefully inadequate", a report by leading lung cancer experts says.
The UK Lung Cancer Care Coalition, an umbrella group composed of doctors, charities and private health firms, says UK care lags behind Europe. "
'Fit notes' for back pain concern - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"Government plans to introduce GP "fit notes" instead of sick notes may be unrealistic, at least in the case of back pain, say researchers.
A survey of 440 GPs in Nottinghamshire found few currently took any responsibility for managing the work issues of patients with back problems. "
Hospitals 'feel swine flu strain'- BBC Health News 1st November 2009
"Hospital intensive care wards are under "a lot of pressure" as a result of the swine flu pandemic, the UK government's most senior medical adviser has said.\n\nSir Liam Donaldson said a shortage of beds was a "concern" as more people are being hit with severe symptoms. "
Making operations smoother and safer - BBC Health News 1st November 2009
"At first sight an airline pilot, a car plant worker and a hospital surgeon would appear to have little in common.\n\nBut the NHS is learning from the aviation and automotive industries as it introduces new safety protocols to reduce the risk of accidents in the operating theatre. "
Women not getting bone treatment - BBC Health News 1st November 2009
"Women who have had a fracture are not getting treatment to prevent them having future bone breaks, a Cambridge University study suggests.
An audit covering 1,600 women presenting to a specialist clinic with a fracture showed that 31% had suffered a previous break. "
Patient left locked in ambulance - BBC Health News 31st October 2009
"NHS bosses have apologised to a patient in Manchester who was locked in an ambulance for five hours after the driver went home and forgot about him.
The man, 65, was stranded at Sharston ambulance station, Wythenshawe, after being collected by an ambulance from Manchester Royal Infirmary. "
Cuba swine flu 'from US tourists' - BBC Health News 31st October 2009
"Cuba's former leader, Fidel Castro, has blamed the growth in swine flu on an increase in US visitors to the island.
US President Barack Obama recently lifted restrictions on Cuban-Americans visiting relatives on the island. "
'More to quit' in drug advice row - BBC Health News 31st October 2009
"The UK's chief drugs adviser is predicting there will be resignations after he was forced to quit for criticising government policy.
Home Secretary Alan Johnson said the scientific independence of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs was undermined by Prof Nutt's comments. "
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