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News from BBC Health

Bone drug linked to cancer risk - 03/09/2010

Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests. - read more...

Compost sparks Legionnaire's fear - 03/09/2010

Gardeners are being warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost after a pensioner developed the disease after handling compost. - read more...

Clue to egg flaws in older women - 02/09/2010

British scientists say they are closer to knowing why older women trying to fall pregnant are more likely to produce abnormal eggs. - read more...

Elderly broken hip care concerns - 02/09/2010

One in five elderly people with broken hips do not get surgery quickly enough, a survey shows. - read more...

Brain training may delay dementia - 02/09/2010

People who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests. - read more...

News from CNN Health

She drops 100 pounds, gains new world - 02/09/2010

I come from a small-ish town in Oklahoma where we've never met a vegetable we couldn't fry and the only things more super-sized than our portions are the huge church complexes that alternate with fast-food restaurants along our roads. - read more...

For teens, too little sleep may equal too many snacks - 02/09/2010

All those late nights spent trolling Facebook, texting friends, and cramming for tests may be taking a toll on teenagers' diets, a new study suggests. - read more...

Build-it-yourself playground helps kids imagine - 02/09/2010

He's designed everything from upscale hotels and restaurants to the sets for Broadway plays and the Academy Awards ceremony. - read more...

In mine's confines, survival instincts prevail - 02/09/2010

The health of 33 trapped Chilean miners is authorities' top priority as crews this week began drilling in an effort to free them. - read more...

FDA agents visit Iowa farms that recalled eggs - 02/09/2010

Federal agents visited Hillandale Farms and Wright County Egg, which have recalled more than half a billion eggs in the wake of the salmonella outbreak, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman said Wednesday. - read more...

News from Google Health

Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer risk - Reuters - 03/09/2010

Telegraph.co.ukCommon bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer riskReutersLONDON (Reuters) - People who take a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates for more than five years may be doubling their risk of developing cancer of the gullet or esophagus, a British study found on Friday. ...Study cautions over longterm use of osteoporosis drugs and cancer riskThe GuardianLink between bone drugs and oesophageal cancerBBC NewsOsteoporosis drug 'doubles cancer risk - read more...

Diabetes 'could become epidemic' - BBC News - 02/09/2010

Science CentricDiabetes 'could become epidemic'BBC NewsType 2 diabetes could reach epidemic proportions in Guernsey if lifestyle changes are not made, the Health and Social Services Department said. More than 2400 people in the island had type 2 diabetes in 2009, but 10 to 20 new referrals were now being ...Factors behind cognitive deficits in diabetes revealedDaily News & AnalysisDiabetes time bomb revealedHartlepool TodayFigures reveal diabetes shockShields GazetteSunday Su - read more...

Exercise tackles 'genetic' obesity - OnMedica - 02/09/2010

The HinduExercise tackles 'genetic' obesityOnMedicaPeople who are genetically predisposed to obesity benefit even more than others from a physically active lifestyle, research in this week's PLoS Medicine has shown. Being active reduced by 40% a person's likelihood of becoming obese if they carried ...Exercise to beat your 'fat' genesTimes of IndiaExercise, genetics and obesityNHS ChoicesGenetic excuse for obesity 'is a myth'Telegra - read more...

NHS pay-offs worth £100000 approved - Telegraph.co.uk - 02/09/2010

TopNews United Kingdom (blog)NHS pay-offs worth £100000 approvedTelegraph.co.ukSenior NHS managers could receive pay-outs topping £100000 in a national severance scheme just approved by ministers. By Stephen Adams Under the "mutually agreed resignation scheme" (MARS), managers who want to leave will be able to apply for up to a ...NHS trust chiefs offered £130000 payout to leaveThe GuardianNHS resignation scheme approvedThe Press AssociationNHS bosses offered payout to step - read more...

Two admitted to hospital for alcohol a minute - Telegraph.co.uk - 01/09/2010

TopNews Singapore (press release)Two admitted to hospital for alcohol a minuteTelegraph.co.ukThe number of hospital admissions caused by alcohol has risen by two-thirds in the last five years because society is "turning a blind eye" to Britain's drinking culture, public health experts have warned. By Stephen Adams At least a quarter of ...Capital worst for alcohol-related crimeThe Press AssociationDrinking puts 1500 in hospital everyday, an increase of 65% in five years - read more...

News from eHealth News EU

P4 Digital Healthcare Convention

1 October 2010, Inverness, UK. The innovative use of modern technology to promote health and prevent illness is the subject of a national conference being held in Inverness next month. <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yH_467l2xwNUL8xjFVmFe_qmrCo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yH_467l2xwNUL8xjFVmFe_qmrCo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a> <a - read more...

European Collaborative Research to Develop Lab-on-Chip System for Cheap and Fast Cancer Diagnosis

Detection of circulating and disseminated tumor cells in blood is a promising methodology to diagnose cancer dissemination or to follow up cancer patients during therapy. <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/22wdGiBRq-Zm_RdedPVJ2fMPbJk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/22wdGiBRq-Zm_RdedPVJ2fMPbJk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a> <a - read more...

CompuGroup Medical Expands in US Market

<img src="http://www.ehealthnews.eu/images/stories/industry/compugroup_medical.gif" alt="CompuGroup Medical AG" align="right" title="CompuGroup Medical AG" />CompuGroup Medical AG has entered into an agreement for the purchase of 100% of the shares in American Healthcare Holdings, Inc., Visionary Medical Systems, INC. and Visionary RCM, INC. ("Visionary Healthware Group"). <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fh_euLK7357QzGGkHKVBc3XQUyg/0/da"><img - read more...

The Growth Potential of the Pharmacy Automation Systems Market

The pharmacy automation systems market in Europe is experiencing a tremendous growth spurt. Until recently, most pharmacies have been either without automation or have employed very basic automation systems. In response, the adoption rate of automation systems across Europe has been progressing from basic prescription management systems to advanced medication pick-up and drug dispensing automation systems. <a - read more...

CSC Obtains Performance Certification for its Clinical Suite Solution

<img src="http://www.ehealthnews.eu/images/stories/industry/csc.gif" alt="CSC" align="right" title="CSC" />CSC (NYSE: CSC) announced that the CSC Clinical Suite has become one of the first software solutions in Europe to be certified by EuroRec, the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting high-quality Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems throughout Europe. <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HG_Qkrrkda9Ao5IjXTLyCajceQQ/0/da"><img - read more...

News from Innovation in Textiles

Business information: Global fibre, textile and apparel industries

26 August 2010, Manchester - Innovation in Textiles is now offering readers the opportunity to buy online, business information reports on the global fibre, textile and apparel industries. The reports are compiled by Textiles Intelligence, a highly respected and leading provider of business information on the global fibre, textile and apparel industries, and published in association with Innovation in Textiles. All reports are supplied in electronic format (PDF). Textiles Intelligence e - read more...

Welcome to JOBS at Innovation in Textiles

To advertise vacancies please email the job title, description and full details to advertise@innovationintextiles.com. Your vacancy will be posted to this page and will also appear in our 120 x 90 pixels adverts section which appears at the far right hand side of every page on www.innovationintextiles.com. We can prepare your classified advert or you can submit your advert to us. Classified adverts accept jpeg and gif files. Costs Classified adverts are 120 pixels wide by 90 pixels high a - read more...

Teijin to promote eco-polyesters at Interfiliere

2 September 2010, Tokyo - Teijin Fibers Limited, the Teijin Group’s polyester fibres business, announced today that it will participate in Interfiliere Paris 2010, where it will exhibit its range of eco-friendly polyesters. Interfiliere, the world's leading international trade fair for lingerie and beachwear fabrics, which will be held at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France, from 4 to 6 September. Teijin will present its environmentally friendly high perform... - read more...

Polymat Free-Flow to launch at Composites Europe

2 September 2010, Tayport - This year’s Composites Europe show will see the launch of a new product in Scottish technical textiles manufacturer Scott & Fyfe’s Polymat Range. Polymat Free-Flow is a mechanically stitch bonded reinforcement fabric consisting of a needle bonded core sandwiched between chopped glass fibres, which will increase the product range offered by Scott & Fyfe to the closed mould market. According to Scott & Fyfe, along wi... - read more...

Early bird rate for Textiles Coating & Laminating conference

2 September 2010, Cannes - Organisers would like to remind delegates there are only a few days left to save on registration for TCL2010, the international Textiles Coating and Laminating conference to be held in Cannes, France from 4-5 November 2010. If you have not already registered please note that the last date to qualify for the early-bird rate is 8 September. To ensure your place, please register at www.technical-textiles.net/symposium.htm , or by emailing sales@intnews.com or c... - read more...