Monthly Archives: May 2012

Diet dilemmas: Is raw food really better for you?

Posted on May 29th, 2012

Beef carpaccio, salmon tartare, sushi… You may be convinced that your diet gives your body a real health kick, but the reality is a lot more complicated. Yahoo guides you through the possbile benefits of eating raw food. Read the full article here >>>

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New patient rating system to be introduced

Posted on May 29th, 2012

The government has unveiled a new NHS patient rating system in a bid to drive up standards of nursing care in England. Patients will be asked from next April if they would recommend the hospital they were treated in to their family and friends, with their views made public. The move follows concerns about staff [...]

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MRSA rates slashed, but other bugs a threat

Posted on May 29th, 2012

Rates of MRSA in hospitals have fallen significantly in recent years, but over 6% of hospital patients in England still acquire some form of infection during their stay, according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA). The figures come from a major report compiled by the HPA, which looked at the current state of healthcare-acquired infections [...]

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£60 million boost for hospices

Posted on May 29th, 2012

Hospices are to benefit from up to £60 million of funding to help improve the quality of care for people nearing the end of their lives, Care Services Minister Paul Burstow announced today. The funding – which is open to all adult and children’s hospices in England – will help improve care for patients and [...]

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Silent But Deadly

Posted on May 29th, 2012

Guest post written by Heather Baggaley – (RC Hyp, Dip Hyp, GQHP) http://www.Motivate-Plus.com   I don’t need an excuse to bang on about stress and what it can do to your health, nor about some relatively simple solutions. It seems that the medical society is becoming increasingly aware of detrimental effects of stress and recognising [...]

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Terminal-stage patients ‘need stronger pain relief’

Posted on May 28th, 2012

Many patients with “advanced cancer and other debilitating conditions” aren’t being given strong enough pain relief, BBC News has reported. This is thought to be due to doctors being reluctant to prescribe strong opioids, such as morphine, partly as a result of patients’ concerns over addiction. Patients may also wrongly assume that they are nearer [...]

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Buying smarter could save NHS £1.2bn

Posted on May 28th, 2012

New ways of buying supplies and medical equipment could save the NHS £1.2 billion to reinvest in patient care, Health Minister Simon Burns announced today. The NHS has been asked to ‘raise its game’ when purchasing goods and services, such as gloves and sutures, catering and energy, to save at least £1.2 billion over the [...]

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The benefits of spinning

Posted on May 22nd, 2012

When I first heard about this exercise routine I had strange images of plates whizzing around on tall bendy sticks. So thanks to yahoo, I know understand the programme and it’s health beneifts. Still not sure? Then see here >>>

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Dysentery drug shows early promise

Posted on May 22nd, 2012

A cheap drug already prescribed for arthritis “could fight amoebic dysentery”, reported the BBC. Amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection that causes diarrhoea containing blood or mucus. Although rare in the UK, it is widespread in the developing world and can be a major health risk to both travellers and locals. If left untreated it [...]

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Making life easier for people

Posted on May 22nd, 2012

Information to help you find the best NHS and social care for you and your family Using information and technology to put people in greater control of their health and care is at the heart of the Government’s strategy – The power of information – announced today. More data about NHS and social care services [...]

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