2015年5月27日 星期三

2015-05-28 U.K. Health


BBC News
   
Doctors may be 'too slow' on cancer   
BBC News
GPs in the UK are slower to refer patients who might have cancer than in other countries, a study suggests. Interviews with 2,795 doctors around the world, in the journal BMJ Open, suggested British doctors did not have enough access to CT and MRI scans to ...

UK's cancer death rates blamed on delays in sending patients for tests   The Guardian
English, Welsh and Northern Irish GPs less likely than other countries to refer ...   The Independent
Deadly delays in cancer testing in Britain   Daily Mail
The Times (subscription)   
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The Guardian
   
Police issue warning over paracetamol challenge   
The Guardian
Police and schools have issued a warning to parents about the “paracetamol challenge”, a potentially lethal social media dare that appears to encourage young people to abuse over-the-counter painkillers. The challenge, shared via Facebook and Instagram, ...

Paracetamol Challenge: Mother of girl killed by overdose pleads with teenagers ...   The Independent
Health bosses warn of health risks posed by alleged 'Paracetamol challenge' craze   Gloucester Citizen
'Paracetamol Challenge' is incredibly dangerous - says county council   Gloucestershire Echo
Exeter Express and Echo   
Mirror.co.uk   
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The Guardian
   
Breast cancer could be 'stopped in its tracks' by new technique, say scientists   
The Guardian
Most breast cancers are hormone sensitive, meaning they are fuelled by the female hormone oestrogen. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA. Press Association. Wednesday 27 May 2015 19.46 EDT Last modified on Wednesday 27 May 2015 20.08 EDT. Share on ...

Scientists discover how to stop breast cancer spreading to the bones   Daily Mail
Breakthrough in how breast cancers spread to the bones is found during research   Western Daily Press
Breast cancer 'alters bone to help it spread'   BBC News

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The Guardian
   
Five espressos worth of caffeine could be damaging to health, warns EU   
The Guardian
A 60ml espresso provides around 80mg of caffeine while a 200ml cup of filter coffee has around 90mg, according to the EFSA. Photograph: Alamy. Press Association. Wednesday 27 May 2015 16.00 EDT Last modified on Wednesday 27 May 2015 20.22 EDT.
Five espressos worth of caffeine could damage health, warns EU   Irish Times
​No more than 4 coffees a day! EU sets new (lax) caffeine guidelines   RT
Excess caffeine health warning - EU   BBC News

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Metro
   
In a first, cold sore virus used to fight cancer cells   
Times of India
Scientists have the first proof that a "brand new" way of combating cancer, using genetically modified viruses to attack tumour cells, can benefit patients, paving the way for a "wave" of new %potential treatments over the next decade. Specialists at the NHS ...

Trial shows virus treatment effective against skin cancer   New Vision
Cold sore virus 'game-changer' for skin cancer   Irish Examiner
Skin Cancer Halted With Herpes Virus Immunotherapy   Newsweek
The Guardian   
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The Independent
   
Queen's Speech raises a few smiles online with mention of the phrase ...   
The Independent
It may not be known as a source of much amusement, but the Queen's Speech managed to cause something of a stir online today when Her Majesty mentioned the phrase “psychoactive drugs”. The Queen made reference to such substances as she ...

Legal high clampdown doesn't go far enough, expert warns   Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Blanket ban on 'legal highs' will see dealers face seven years in jail   Telegraph.co.uk

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The Week UK
   
Magic mushrooms & LSD should be used to treat anxiety & addictions   
Daily Times
Magic mushrooms and LSD should be reclassified to allow doctors to prescribe them to treat anxiety and addiction, a leading expert said today. A psychiatrist at King's College London, James Rucker, warned legal restrictions on psychedelic drugs are making ...

Magic mushrooms should be used to treat mental health problems, psychiatrist ...   Telegraph.co.uk
Psychedelic Drug Laws Make No Sense, Experts Argue   Newsweek
Magic mushrooms 'less harmful than thought' and should be reclassified, says ...   The Independent
Metro   
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The Guardian
   
MS: four in five multiple sclerosis sufferers in UK are misdiagnosed   
The Guardian
MRI scan of human brain. A survey has found that one in four people said they visited their GP over four times before they were referred to a neurologist for further examination. Photograph: Alamy. Haroon Siddique. Wednesday 27 May 2015 02.35 EDT Last ...

MS patients 'face frequent misdiagnosis'   WebMD.Boots.com
GPs defend MS diagnosis rate   OnMedica
Why diagnosing MS isn't always quick or straightforward   MS Trust
Austrian Tribune   
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BBC News
   
Sussex mental health trust told to improve by CQC   
BBC News
The trust which runs mental healthcare in Sussex and parts of Kent has been told to improve. A report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust "requires improvement" following an inspection in ...

Sussex trust urged to create suicide prevention plan   Nursing Times
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust shortlisted for safety award   Crawley Observer
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which runs some Kent mental health ...   Kent Online
Health Service Journal   
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International Business Times
   
Fatigue Could Be A Sign Of Dehydration: Study   
International Business Times
One-fifth of the patients in Britain suffer from tiredness and fatigue because of low consumption of drinking water. Reuters. Yawning is said to be triggered by fatigue or tiredness, but new research from Britain claims that dehydration may be the primary factor.
More water a day will keep the doctor away   Sunday World
There could be a simple solution to stop you feeling fatigued all the time   JOE.co.uk

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