2015年3月11日 星期三

2015-03-12 U.K. Health


The Independent
   
Proof that dementia risk can be reduced by improving lifestyle   
The Independent
Doctors have the first conclusive proof that changes to lifestyle among the over-60s can slow mental decline – raising the prospects of dementia prevention programmes that cut your risk of the disease. Findings from a two-year study of more than 1,200 60 to ...

Want to know how to ward off dementia? We have the tips on how you can   mirror.co.uk
Brain-training, exercise, diet keep elderly mental decline at bay   Reuters
How diet, exercise and social activity can delay dementia: Study finds living a ...   Daily Mail
The Guardian   
Express.co.uk   
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TIME
   
UK military healthcare worker tests positive for Ebola in Sierra Leone   
Reuters
LONDON/FREETOWN, March 11 (Reuters) - Britain said on Wednesday a military healthcare worker had tested positive for Ebola while working in Sierra Leone and airport officials there said the patient would be flown home overnight. "An investigation into ...

UK female health worker contracts Ebola   Scotsman
British military nurse is being treated for ebola   The Times (subscription)
UK health worker diagnosed with Ebola   Sky News Australia
Business Standard   
Daily Mail   
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The Independent
   
Free slimming classes to be offered to overweight NHS staff   
The Independent
Overweight doctors and nurses are to be offered free Slimming World classes as part of a drive by the NHS to “practise what we preach”. It is estimated that about half of Britain's healthcare workers are either overweight or obese, compared to about two-thirds ...

Yorkshire at forefront of drive to cut the toll of Type 2 diabetes   Yorkshire Post
GPs set to screen millions as NHS England launches new diabetes prevention ...   Pulse
Overweight NHS staff put on diet to set good example   The Times (subscription)
Bradford Telegraph and Argus   
GP online   
ITV News   
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Reuters
   
Waning interest is biggest risk in race to overcome Ebola - WHO   
Daily Mail
GENEVA, March 11 (Reuters) - Waning interest in Ebola could jeopardise efforts to stamp out the world's worst recorded outbreak of the disease, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. Case numbers have fallen to a low level and it should be ...

More funding from Canada needed for next phase of Ebola fight: UN   CBC.ca
UN wants more funding from Canada to fight Ebola   CTV News

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BBC News
   
Cancer care in England has lost momentum, say MPs   
BBC News
The push to improve cancer services in England has "lost momentum" in the past two years and the NHS must adapt to cope with demand, says a report by a group of MPs. The Public Accounts Committee said the NHS was struggling to meet waiting time ...

Britain's triple cancer failure revealed in string of reports   Daily Mail
Health chiefs under fire over cancer survival rate   The Times (subscription)
NHS is prepared to lie to cut number of brain cancer services says MP   mirror.co.uk
GP online   
ITV News   
Belfast Telegraph   
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Harwich and Manningtree Standard
   
Cancer drug in early access scheme   
Harwich and Manningtree Standard
A cancer drug has become the first to be fast-tracked under a new scheme for patients suffering from life-threatening or seriously debilitating conditions who have no other treatment options available to them. Pembrolizumab will be offered to those with ...


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BBC News
   
Royal College of Nursing says Scottish elderly care standards 'not being met'   
BBC News
An analysis of inspections of hospitals which are caring for the elderly has suggested the current inspection regime has not driven up standards. Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) began inspecting hospitals in 2012. It was part of a new programme of ...

Systemic failures are betraying healthcare aspirations   Herald Scotland
Damning report on Scots hospital care of elderly   Scotsman
Union issues elderly care warning   Glasgow South and Eastwood Extra

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Liverpool Echo
   
Tough new anti-smoking measures brought in at Merseyside hospitals as MPs ...   
Liverpool Echo
Smoking shelters were being demolished at many Merseyside hospitals today - as MPs voted in favour of introducing standardised packaging for cigarettes in the UK. The tough new anti-smoking measures, which include the use of e-cigarettes, came into ...

No ifs or butts - Liverpool Hospital's total no smoking ban   ITV News
County council pledges to drive down cigarette use in county   Worcester News
Put it out for No Smoking Day with 5 expert tips - plus have you any motivational ...   mirror.co.uk
Northampton Herald and Post   
AboutMyArea   
Canterbury Times   
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BBC News
   
British Transplant Games 2017 to be held in North Lanarkshire   
Herald Scotland
KIDNEY transplant recipients Kaitlin Taylor and Joe Allan are in training for the British Transplant Games which councillors have vowed will be the "best ever" when they are held in North Lanarkshire in two years' time. KIDNEY transplant recipients Kaitlin ...

Question mark over long term future of Newcastle blood donor department   ChronicleLive

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Irish Examiner
   
Man sings Les Misérables song Bring Him Home for brother with locked-in ...   
Telegraph.co.uk
A touching video of a young man from Northern Ireland singing a song to his severely disabled brother has gone viral online. Mark McMullan, from Crossgar in County Down, performed the song 'Bring Him Home', from the musical Les Misérables, at a local ...

Irish lad sings beautiful version of Bring Him Home to brain damaged brother   Irish Examiner
Brother's emotional rendition of Bring Him Home is packed with the feels   Metro
WATCH: This Irish Man Sings The Most Moving Les Mis Song To His Brother ...   Her.ie

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