Health News Digest
A round-up of the latest health-related news from across the country.
On this page we have collected the most up-to-date health bulletins from UK newspapers, journals and other media sources.
The list is continuously updated so visit this page regularly.
fraud
- Audit Scotland reports on the progress of the National Fraud Initiative. BBC News, Evening News (home edition) p.2, Evening TimesThu, 15 May 2008 15:42:47 GMT
NHS Borders
- board draws up list of cost-cutting measures to meet savings target. BBC NewsThu, 15 May 2008 15:42:24 GMT
NHS Lothian
- concerns grow over psychiatric patient who has gone missing from St John's Hospital. Evening News (home edition) p.7Thu, 15 May 2008 15:42:03 GMT
skin cancer
- British Medical Association supports stricter controls on sunbeds. Evening Times - Holyrood committee considers new laws on tanning salons. BBC NewsThu, 15 May 2008 15:41:40 GMT
stroke
- Edinburgh doctors use Nintendo Wii consoles to help stroke patients recover. Evening News (home edition) p.9Thu, 15 May 2008 15:41:24 GMT
dementia
- Alzheimer's Society ambassador Heather Roberts discusses her experience of the condition. BBC NewsThu, 15 May 2008 15:41:03 GMT
eyesight
- survey finds many workers are unaware of the right to a free eye test. Evening News (home edition) p.8Thu, 15 May 2008 15:40:43 GMT
alcohol misuse
- police report fall in drink-drivers caught on Edinburgh's roads. Evening News (home edition) p.5, 12 (editorial) - Aberdeen alcohol support service Albyn House receives extra funds from alcohol and drugs action team. BBC NewsThu, 15 May 2008 15:40:22 GMT
drug abuse
- Edinburgh project uses mobile phones to warn clubbers of the dangers of cocaine. Evening News (home edition) p.5 - Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme takes its message to the stage in Glasgow. Evening News (home edition) p.17Thu, 15 May 2008 15:40:05 GMT
children
- Scottish Government clarifies its physical exercise targets for schoolchildren. BBC NewsThu, 15 May 2008 15:39:39 GMT
hospital infection
- MRSA victim wins the right to sue NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. BBC News , Herald p.10, Scotsman p.15, Press and JournalThu, 15 May 2008 10:49:03 GMT
old people
- Labour party fail to support Scottish government on attendance allowance financing. Herald p.7Thu, 15 May 2008 10:47:41 GMT
dental health services
- shortage of dentists in newly opened Buckie dental unit. Press and JournalThu, 15 May 2008 10:45:26 GMT
children
- Scottish Government clarifies its physical exercise targets for schoolchildren. BBC News- feature on preventing child deaths in poor countries. Scotsman p.33(restricted access)Thu, 15 May 2008 10:41:09 GMT
meningitis
- UK trial of vaccine to protect children shows promising results. BBC News , Daily Record p.20( no web version)Thu, 15 May 2008 10:35:27 GMT
NHS Tayside
- uncertainty over location of new mental health unit at Stracathro Hospital. CourierThu, 15 May 2008 10:33:08 GMT
asthma
- US scientists test powdered passion fruit to treat symptoms. Scotsman p.21, Daily Record p.27(no web version)Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:56 GMT
infertility services
- readers' letters on the debate on the moral status of embryos. Herald p.14Thu, 15 May 2008 10:26:00 GMT
cervical cancer
- London research into human papillomavirus (HPV) test as alternative to smear test. BBC NewsThu, 15 May 2008 10:22:16 GMT
influenza
- research finds no single drug will be effective in global flu pandemic. BBC NewsThu, 15 May 2008 10:20:10 GMT
skin cancer
- Holyrood expected to pass new law to control tanning salons. Scotsman p.24, Daily Record p.28(no web version)Thu, 15 May 2008 10:18:29 GMT
NHS in England
- Prime Minister announces performance-related payments for hospitals. BBC NewsWed, 14 May 2008 15:57:00 GMT
patient involvement
- health secretary Nicola Sturgeon welcomes Open University debate for patients. Evening News (home edition) p.8Wed, 14 May 2008 15:56:38 GMT
skin cancer
- Holyrood committee considers new laws on tanning salons. Evening News (home edition) p.2Wed, 14 May 2008 15:56:18 GMT
prostate cancer
- support group urges men to check themselves for symptoms of prostate cancer. Evening News (home edition) p.23Wed, 14 May 2008 15:55:58 GMT
cancer treatment
- feature on Kate Spall who campaigns for cancer patients who are denied drug treatments. BBC NewsWed, 14 May 2008 15:55:32 GMT
smoking
- NHS Lothian aims to help 19,000 smokers to quit by 2010. Evening News (home edition) p.23 - US researchers find protein which could help protect smokers against lung cancer. BBC NewsWed, 14 May 2008 15:55:09 GMT
alcohol misuse
- Scottish Government considers plan for separate drinks checkouts in supermarkets. Evening News (home edition) p.5 - Alcohol Information Service chief Ian McLaughlin warns Glasgow faces a drink epidemic. Evening TimesWed, 14 May 2008 15:54:50 GMT
drug abuse
- outgoing drugs tsar Tom Wood warns that cocaine use is increasing in Edinburgh. Evening News (home edition) p.5Wed, 14 May 2008 15:54:26 GMT
transplants
- George Foulkes MSP supports an opt-out system of organ donation. Evening News (home edition) p.18Wed, 14 May 2008 15:54:07 GMT
children
- new regulations will force Scotland's primary schools to promote exercise and good food. Evening News (home edition) p.4, 12 (editorial), Evening TimesWed, 14 May 2008 15:53:41 GMT
cancer
- health secretary Nicola Sturgeon says not all cancer drugs can be provided free. Press and Journal, Scotsman p.21, Daily Record p.2, Herald p.6 (no web versions) - Scotland's sunbed operators mount campaign against new law. BBC News - US researchers find protein which could help protect smokers against lung cancer. Herald p.10 (no web version)Wed, 14 May 2008 10:51:22 GMT
children
- new regulations will force Scotland's primary schools to promote exercise and good food. Herald p.5, Scotsman p.15, Press and Journal (13 May), Daily Record p.17, Courier - Cycling Scotland reports on cycling provision for children across Scotland. Herald p.6Wed, 14 May 2008 10:51:06 GMT
breastfeeding
- ISD reports on breastfeeding rates across Scotland. BBC News - Exeter hospital accepts donations of breast milk to help premature babies. BBC NewsWed, 14 May 2008 10:50:47 GMT
NHS in England
- Healthcare Commission reports on patients' views of hospital care in England. BBC NewsWed, 14 May 2008 10:50:31 GMT
NHS Tayside
- Cash for Kids offers to fund treatment for Brechin girl with flat-head syndrome. CourierWed, 14 May 2008 10:50:10 GMT
NHS Grampian
- councillors approve plan to build an £11 million medical centre in Inverurie. Press and JournalWed, 14 May 2008 10:49:50 GMT
NHS Western Isles
- four board members to stand down after Holyrood committee report. Press and Journal (13 May)Wed, 14 May 2008 10:49:22 GMT
multiple sclerosis
- Edinburgh study will analyse the genes of Orkney and Shetland residents. Herald p.1-2Wed, 14 May 2008 10:49:05 GMT
infertility services
- Australian researchers use gene analysis of IVF embryos to improve chances of a good pregnancy. BBC News, Scotsman p.13 - moral debate on the moral status of embryos continues. Herald p.12Wed, 14 May 2008 10:48:42 GMT
dementia
- Nuffield Council on Bioethics highlights the ethical dilemmas of dementia care. BBC News, BBC NewsWed, 14 May 2008 10:48:23 GMT
rural health services
- Scottish Government reports on the long-term future of rural health services. BBC News, Herald p.10, ScotsmanWed, 14 May 2008 10:47:43 GMT
junior doctors
- Alan Robertson of the BMA says many junior doctors still face an uncertain future. Evening News (home edition) p.14Tue, 13 May 2008 16:16:31 GMT
transplants
- surgeons in Edinburgh celebrate Scotland's 100th pancreas transplant operation. BBC News - new campaign aims to "get Wales talking" about organ donation. BBC NewsTue, 13 May 2008 16:16:06 GMT
breastfeeding
- ISD reports on breastfeeding rates across Scotland. Evening TimesTue, 13 May 2008 16:15:37 GMT
children
- new regulations will force Scotland's primary schools to promote exercise and good food. BBC NewsTue, 13 May 2008 16:15:15 GMT
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
- board approves plan to build a £5m health centre in Dumfries. BBC NewsTue, 13 May 2008 16:14:55 GMT
NHS Forth Valley
- fatal accident inquiry investigates the suicide of a Falkirk and District Royal Infirmary patient. Evening NewsTue, 13 May 2008 16:14:26 GMT
MMR vaccine
- NHS Forth Valley reports a rise in uptake of the triple jab. BBC NewsTue, 13 May 2008 16:14:05 GMT
hospital infection
- Healthcare Commission reports on patients' views of hospital hygiene in England. Evening News (home edition) p.6Tue, 13 May 2008 16:13:46 GMT
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