Posts Tagged ‘nhs’
Over-the-counter pill for girls
Friday, December 11, 2009 12:52 No CommentsA controversial NHS pilot is providing the contraceptive pill to teenage girls without prescription in pharmacies.
Circumcise against Aids: Zulu king’s old solution to a modern problem
Monday, December 7, 2009 10:46 No CommentsThe king of South Africa’s Zulus proposes reintroducing the traditional practise of circumcision to help fight against HIV/Aids.
NHS IT scheme ‘faces £600m cuts’
Monday, December 7, 2009 10:46 No CommentsThe government will cancel some parts of its NHS IT scheme in a bid to save £600m, Health Secretary Andy Burnham says.
Dental fear over older population
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 20:00 No CommentsNHS dentistry is facing a major challenge coping with the consequences of the ageing population, a leading expert says.
Hospital wards ‘far too noisy’
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 20:00 No CommentsHospital wards across the NHS break approved noise limits, disturbing patients’ well-being, sleep and recovery, experts say.
Brainy performer
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:43 No CommentsWhat happens in an actor’s brain?
Saving mum
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:43 2 CommentsThe seven-year-old girl who averted tragedy
Tainted heart
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:43 No CommentsUse of high risk organ ended in tragedy
Global healthcare
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:43 No CommentsHow does the US system compare with others?
NHS demands safer spine drug jabs
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:43 No CommentsThe NHS threatens to stop using current drug equipment in a bid to get firms to start making safer devices.
