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Man died ‘after GP ignored penicillin allergy warning’ - The Times 18th November 2008
A man with a sore throat died because a GP ignored warnings that he had an allergy to penicillin, a court was told yesterday.
David Townsend’s face swelled up “like a Michelin Man” and within 90 minutes of taking his first tablet he was dead from anaphylactic shock.
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GP killed elderly patient by prescribing him lethal drug, court is told - Daily Mail 17th November 2008
A doctor killed an elderly patient when she ignored instructions that he was allergic to penicillin and insisted he took the drug, a court has heard.
Dr Mitra Nikkhah is accused of manslaughter through gross negligence after David Townsend went into anaphylactic shock and died after taking medication she had prescribed.
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Scotland grieves for growing army of fallen in drug wars - The Observer 16th November 2008
Just days after the nation paid tribute to the dead of the First World War and other international conflicts, the families of Scotland's forgotten victims from another and very different sort of battle held their own service of remembrance. For the grief-stricken few who attended the memorial service at Aberdeen's Salvation Army Citadel on Friday evening there were, however, no parades or military salutes - just memories of those who had lost their lives in Scotland's growing war on drugs. This week a similar service will be held in Glasgow for families of the increasing number of Scots killed by drug abuse - a figure which has more than doubled in the last 10 years to 455 in 2007.
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Town's shock asbestos death figures - The Bolton News 12th November 2008
THE number of people dying from the asbestos-related disease mesothelioma is higher in Bolton than anywhere else in Greater Manchester, figures have revealed.
More than 100 deaths were attributed to the disease between 1981 and 2000, figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show. The breakdown is 97 men and 10 women.
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Doctors say storing excess fat around midriff can have a serious impact on lifespan - The Guardian 13th November 2008
A bulging waistline can almost double the risk of dying early, even for people who are not overweight, doctors have found.
The finding emphasises that weight alone is not a good guide to health, and that storing excess fat around the midriff can have a serious impact on lifespan.
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Waist, not weight, key to long life - The Independent 13th November 2008
The size of your waist is a more important determinant of health than your weight, doctors have found.
In one of the largest studies conducted of the link between waist size and health, researchers found that having a large waist increased the likelihood of premature death, even in people not considered to be overweight or obese.
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Why a spare tyre could drive you to an early grave - The Times 13th November 2008
A large waistline can increase the risk of premature death even for people who are not considered overweight by other measures, a study has found.
For those in the top fifth of the waistline size range, the chance of dying early is doubled.
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Large waistline doubles risk of early death - even if you are NOT overweight - Daily Mail 12th November 2008
A large waistline can double the risk of premature death even in people who are not 'officially' overweight, an alarming study has found.
Researchers concluded that waist measurement is a much better indicator of a person's lifespan than the traditional 'body mass index' score used by the Government.
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'Love handles' raise death risk - BBC Health News 13th November 2008
Carrying extra fat around your middle dramatically increases your risk of early death, even if your overall weight is normal, say researchers.
A study of almost 360,000 people from nine European countries found waist size a "powerful indicator" of risk.
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Patient was 'killed by machine' at Royal hospital - Liverpool Echo 11th November 2008
AN INVESTIGATION is under way into equipment which may have led to the death of a patient at Liverpool’s Royal hospital.
The family has sought legal advice after a medical device failed during treatment.
It has been sent to the manufacturer for inspection and the matter is being investigated by Liverpool coroner Andre Rebello and theŠMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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Machine "killed Royal Hospital patient" - Liverpool Daily Post 11th November 2008
FAULTY equipment at Liverpool’s Royal Hospital may have led to the death of a patient, the Daily Post can reveal.
An investigation is under way after a patient died during a procedure at Liverpool's main hospital trust.
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Mum dies from meningitis - Manchester Evening News 12th November 2008
A MEDICAL secretary who thought she had caught flu while on holiday in Spain died from meningitis.
Mum Julie Steciuk, 46, felt ill only days before she was due to fly home from Benidorm.
She took Lemsip and went to bed, but in the middle of the night, her condition deteriorated. She was taken to hospital and within hours, she was in a coma.
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Questions raised over chemotherapy for late-stage cancer - The Guardian 12th November 2008
Serious questions are today raised about chemotherapy for seriously ill cancer patients, some of whom die as a result of the drugs they are taking.
An inquiry into more than 600 deaths within 30 days of chemotherapy has found the treatment probably either caused or hastened death in 27% of cases. As a result, the government advisory group on chemotherapy has brought forward its own report.
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Payout over contraceptive implant - BBC Health News 11th November 2008
A woman who thought she had been fitted with a contraceptive implant and then gave birth to a girl who died has won an out of court settlement.
Sarah Moss, 22, from St Helens, went for the implant at Haydock Family Planning clinic on Merseyside in 2006.
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Baby died day after medical check - BBC Health News 11th November 2008
A nine-month-old baby died from multiple organ failure the day after being sent home from hospital, an inquest heard.
Aleesha Evans's parents were told by staff at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport that she had a viral infection and needed only Calpol and Nurofen.
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Breakthrough could halve deaths from diabetes condition - Daily Mail 10th October 2008
Researchers today revealed they have developed a system which could halve the number of people dying from a diabetes-related condition.
Studies carried out in Edinburgh show that patients suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer could win their battle if their heart health is treated at the same time.
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Diabetes study cuts ulcer deaths - BBC Health News 10th November 2008
A ground-breaking system which could halve the number of people dying from a diabetes-related condition has been developed in the Lothians.
New research shows patients suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer could win their battle if their heart health was also treated at the same time.
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Mystery surrounds Bolton boy’s asthma death - The Bolton News 8th November 2008
CLAIMS that a Bolton schoolboy died from an asthma attack after drinking cough mixture could not be proven, a coroner ruled yesterday.
John Ridehalgh, aged 15, had never previously suffered an asthma attack when he took a dose of Vick’s Vaposyrup while suffering from a bad cold.
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Anti-smoking drug linked to 10 British suicides - Daily Mail 8th November 2008
Health chiefs have revealed that ten people have committed suicide after taking a controversial anti-smoking drug linked to depression.
The disclosure by the Government’s drugs watchdog is the first time officials have revealed the link between Champix and suicide in this country. Earlier this year, US authorities announced they were investigating 37 similar cases there.
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Mbeki blamed for 330,000 deaths - BBC Health News 7th November 2008
A prominent South African Aids activist has told the BBC former President Thabo Mbeki should be called to account for his decision to block HIV medication.
A recent Harvard School of Public Health study said 330,000 deaths were caused by his 1999 decision to declare available drugs toxic and dangerous.
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