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Blood pressure checks to be confirmed at home
Published on: 24th August 2011, By: Joe Elvin
Patients diagnosed with high blood pressure will have to confirm this at home themselves under new health guidelines.
Welsh need locums to survive
Published on: 23rd August 2011, By: Elizabeth Smythe
More locum agencies doctors are being recruited in North Wales, after authorities experience difficulties attracting junior doctors to the area, writes BBC News.
GPs complain about rejected requests
Published on: 22nd August 2011, By: Deborah Bates
GPs and Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) are having a difference of opinion, after it was revealed the PCTs have rejected almost one-quarter of referral requests received from GPs.
Ecstasy could present a viable blood cancer treatment, say researchers
Published on: 19th August 2011, By: Elizabeth Smythe
A modified form of the drug ecstasy has been found to have cancer-treating properties, scientists have found.
Study suggests sniffer dogs can detect lung cancer
Published on: 18th August 2011, By: Elizabeth Smythe
Dogs can reliably 'sniff out' early human lung cancer, new research has found.
Study suggests it's possible to remain obese and healthy
Published on: 17th August 2011, By: Joe Elvin
Obesity is a healthier option than constant dieting, according to a new study.
Increased chances of autistic child's siblings developing the condition
Published on: 15th August 2011, By: Joe Elvin
Parents of a child with autism have almost a one in five chance of future children developing the condition as well, a new study has suggested.
New MS risk factors discovered
Published on: 11th August 2011, By: Joe Elvin
Medical researchers have discovered 29 new genetic risk factors for developing multiple sclerosis.
Walking round a ward could cut hospital stay, says study
Published on: 10th August 2011, By: Ashley Curtis
Elderly patients can reduce their hospital stay by an average of 36 hours if they can get out of bed and walk around, reports Daily Mail.
Doctors urged to encourage cancer patients to exercise
Published on: 8th August 2011, By: Elizabeth Smythe
A leading charity is urging cancer patients to exercise, as a way to keep the disease from returning.