Health News Digest

NHS Dumfries and Galloway

board rules out the current Royal Infirmary site for a new acute hospital. BBC News    

17/05/2012 15:24:53

drug abuse

Metropolitan Police Commissioner says workers should be screened for drug abuse. BBC News    

17/05/2012 15:24:39

alcohol misuse

licensing chief Eric Milligan calls for "drunk tanks" to help control drinkers in Edinburgh. Evening News p.7    

17/05/2012 15:24:25

eating disorders

Chinese health officials visit Huntercombe Hospital in Edinburgh for advice on eating disorder services. Evening News p.25    

17/05/2012 15:24:09

eyesight

Glasgow team aims to create a prosthetic retina to treat age-related macular degeneration. BBC News, STV News    

17/05/2012 15:23:49

paralysis

US researchers develop a brain sensor to enable paralysed patients to control a robotic arm. BBC News, BBC News, Scotsman, Scottish Daily Mail p.25    

17/05/2012 15:23:28

learning disabilities

Glasgow charity worker Bill Learmouth is in line for a national award for his work with ENABLE Scotland. Evening Times p.19    

17/05/2012 15:23:11

hospital infection

Health Protection Scotland reports falling rates of hospital infection. Evening News p.8

a sixth patient has died in the norovirus outbreak at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. Evening Times p.7, STV News    

17/05/2012 15:22:50

cardiovascular diseases

British Heart Foundation warns patients of risks in failing to take their drugs. BBC News    

17/05/2012 15:22:31

nutrition

UK researchers say a "fat tax" on unhealthy foods would reduce obesity and heart disease. BBC News    

17/05/2012 15:21:52

hospital infection

sixth patient dies in the suspected norovirus outbreak at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. BBC News, Daily Record, Scotsman p.12, Herald p.4

Health Protection Scotland reports falling rates of hospital infection. Herald p 1/4, Scotsman p.2, Daily Record p.2

sixteen patients and staff affected by vomiting bug at Borders General Hospital. Daily Record p.21   

17/05/2012 10:49:21

patient safety

Scottish Labour party spokesman calls for national whistleblowing hotline for NHS staff. Herald p.6, STV News    

17/05/2012 10:37:17

information technology

Edinburgh scientists develop health tool to enable rapid diagnosis and reaction to suspected stroke. Scotsman p.19   

17/05/2012 10:36:45

alcohol misuse

Newcastle study claims one in eight adult deaths in the UK linked to alcohol misuse. Daily Mail, Herald p.5

readers' letters on the plan for minimum pricing in Scotland. Herald p.16, Scotsman p.30   

17/05/2012 10:35:56

heart disease

British Heart Foundation warns patients of risks in failing to take medication. Herald p.2

UK and Australian researchers recommend statins for everone over 50. BBC News, Scottish Daily Mail p.9    

17/05/2012 10:35:21

cancer

reader's letters call for access to abiraterone for Scottish prostate cancer patients. Herald p.17, Scotsman p.30

Cambridge scientists draw up a genetic map of breast cancer. Daily Mail, Herald p.8    

17/05/2012 10:34:12

dementia

- Scotland Tonight discusses the health and social crisis caused by dementia. STV News    

17/05/2012 10:33:41

obesity

columnist Michael Kelly discusses the role of the food industry in tackling obesity. Scotsman p.28

Which? survey calls for clearer labelling on takeaway sandwiches. Scotsman p.2, Scottish Daily Mail p.29, Herald p.11   

17/05/2012 10:32:53

ambulance services

NHS chiefs in England claim changes to 999 response system will save lives. BBC News    

17/05/2012 10:32:17

drug abuse

charity says says growing small amounts of cannabis should be decriminalised. BBC News    

17/05/2012 10:31:33

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