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Isotope shortage may delay scans - 05/09/2008
Hundreds of important NHS hospital tests could be put on hold due to a worldwide shortage of a radioactive isotope. - read more...
Universal flu vaccine tests start - 05/09/2008
A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers. - read more...
DJs criticised for drink comments - 05/09/2008
A report criticises a number of radio presenters for encouraging heavy drinking among their listeners. - read more...
Down's signs 'seen in stem cells' - 05/09/2008
Scientists in London have traced the embryonic changes that occur in children with Down's syndrome - read more...
Hearing risk for festival goers - 05/09/2008
A charity warns festival goers could be seriously damaging their hearing after research suggesting it is a widespread problem. - read more...
News from CNN Health
When sex becomes an addiction - 05/09/2008
"Californication" star David Duchovny made headlines for voluntarily entering rehab last week. But it wasn't for drugs or alcohol. It was for another dependency, one that affects millions of Americans but is seldom discussed: sex addiction. - read more...
FDA posts list of drugs under investigation - 05/09/2008
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Network TV stands up to cancer - 05/09/2008
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Key pathways found for 2 deadly cancers - 04/09/2008
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Probe widens on Vytorin safety - 05/09/2008
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News from Google Health
Cancer scan delay fears over isotope shortages - Scotsman - 06/09/2008
BBC NewsCancer scan delay fears over isotope shortagesScotsman - 1 hour agoBy Jane Kirby HUNDREDS of patients face delays to vital scans for cancer and other diseases due to a "severe shortage" of imaging agents, experts warn today.Isotope shortage may delay scans BBC NewsGlobal shortage of isotopes puts hundreds of cancer scans in doubt IndependentTelegraph.co.uk - The Press Association - EurekAlert (press release)all 8 news articles - read more...
Flu vaccine could help fight to control pandemic - Telegraph.co.uk - 06/09/2008
Telegraph.co.ukFlu vaccine could help fight to control pandemicTelegraph.co.uk - 1 hour agoA vaccine that could signal the end of the annual flu jab is being tested. By Kate Devlin, Medical Correspondent Scientists at Oxford University are to carry out human trials of a new vaccination that targets a different part of the virus to existing ...Trials start on vaccine that may beat flu – and bird flu IndependentThe super vaccine that protects you from all types of flu for LIFE Daily Mai - read more...
Doctor opposes new law on organ donors - guardian.co.uk - 06/09/2008
RTE.ieDoctor opposes new law on organ donorsguardian.co.uk - 1 hour agoOne of Europe's leading authorities on organ transplants has warned that changing the law in Britain to "presumed consent" for donation would not save lives.Presumed consent 'will not increase organ donations' Telegraph.co.ukIt may be just what the doctor ordered – but it's not for me ScotsmanThe Press Association - RTE.ieall 6 news articles - read more...
Girls to have cervical cancer jab - BBC News - 04/09/2008
BBC NewsGirls to have cervical cancer jabBBC News - 3 Sep 2008Every Year 8 schoolgirl in Wales is to be offered a vaccination against the virus which causes most types of cervical cancer, from this month.Sex-link cancer jab for girls of 12 start WalesOnlineNew jab will cut cervical cancer Rochdale OnlineDaily Post - Times Online - Belfast Telegraph - Mirror.co.ukall 396 news articles - read more...
Bonding after birth - NHS Choices - 04/09/2008
Sky NewsBonding after birthNHS Choices - 4 Sep 2008“Natural births ‘create a closer bond with the baby‘”, is the headline in the Daily Mail. A natural birth can strengthen the maternal bond, making natural birth mothers “more emotionally responsive to the cries of babies” than mothers who have had a ...Natural birth 'makes mothers more responsive to their baby's cry' Telegraph.co.ukNatural birth 'may aid baby bond' BBC Newsguardian.co. - read more...
News from eHealth News EU
A European Research and Innovation Strategy for ICT: Time Horizon 2020
In search of the best strategies to boost Europe's leadership in ICT (Information and Communications Technology) research and innovation in the next decade, the European Commission today launched a public consultation. Contributions from industry, ICT experts, policy-makers and the wider public will be fed into a new strategy for ICT research and innovation, to be unveiled next - read more...
Picis Launches Real-Time Dashboard for Hospital Perioperative Departments in Europe
Picis, the leading provider of information systems for the high-acuity areas of hospitals, today announced the availability of Picis Perioperative Dashboard, a Business Intelligence (BI) solution for the perioperative areas of the hospital, which include preoperative assessment units, operating theatres and anaesthesia and post-anaesthesia - read more...
EZ-CAP and InterComponentWare Form Strategic Partnership
MZI HealthCare, LLC (MZIHC) and InterComponentWare, Inc. announce a strategic partnership to deliver eHealth solutions to Independent Practice Associations (IPAs) and health plans nationwide. MZIHC is a leading vendor of health plan software and offers the widely used EZ-CAP product for claims - read more...
Siemens to Showcase Innovative Radiotherapy Solutions at ESTRO 27
At this year's ESTRO exhibition on the 14th - 18th September in Göteberg, Sweden, Siemens Healthcare will be showcasing the latest advancements in oncology imaging, treatment and therapy management. The medical devices and IT solutions have been designed to provide technological flexibility now and into the future, ensuring the optimum in patient safety and - read more...
Research Project on Computer-Assisted Diabetes Risk Management Started
Optimal treatment of diabetes is very difficult to achieve. The obstacles to overcome are varied: expensive treatments, poor patient adherence to treatment plans, insufficient data, etc. With these challenges in mind, a new research project titled "Computerassisted Diabetes Risk Management (CDRM)" was put in place to examine how eHealth solutions can improve diabetes - read more...