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58 per cent of Brits use the internet to self-diagnose
Published on: 5th January 2011, By: Deborah Bates
The latest doctors news shows that 40 million Brits use online health websites to check their symptoms, and around 58 per cent use the internet to self-diagnose.
Supply of flu vaccines running out in GP surgeries
Published on: 6th January 2011, By: Laura Nineham
There is a shortage of flu vaccines in parts of England, and overseas suppliers are being asked to top up levels, the government has admitted.
Investigation exposes MMR and autism link as fake
Published on: 7th January 2011, By: Laura Nineham
A paper published in 1998, which linked the MMR vaccine to autism is a fake, according to The British Medical Journal (BMJ).
Tablet splitting affects dosage of medication, study discovers
Published on: 7th January 2011, By: Laura Nineham
Splitting a tablet in half to swallow is a dangerous habit that should be discouraged, because it affects the dosage of the medicine.
Doctors could work longer hours as EU law is reviewed
Published on: 10th January 2011, By: Laura Nineham
The maximum hours that doctors in locum jobs can work could increase, because the controversial European law preventing doctors from working longer hours is about to be reviewed.
Prozac boosts stroke recovery, say researchers
Published on: 10th January 2011, By: David Howells
The largest study of its kind into the effects of anti-depressants on ischaemic stroke patients has flooded doctors news websites with its promising results.
GPs urged to share their flu vaccine stores
Published on: 10th January 2011, By: Deborah Bates
After reports that GPs throughout the UK are short on or running out of the flu vaccine, those who do have a handsome supply are being urged to share with their neighbouring GPs.
Claims over contraceptive implant unfounded, expert says
Published on: 12th January 2011, By: Deborah Bates
Recent reports about the alleged inefficiency of the contraceptive implant, Implanon, are unfounded and have the potential to undo years' worth of work to reduce unplanned pregnancies.
Those who sit for longer need more breaks, study finds
Published on: 12th January 2011, By: Deborah Bates
It is a well-known fact that sitting for too long each day and not exercising can be damaging, however a new study has shown that the number of breaks taken by these people can also affect their health.
Breast may not be best for newborns, experts claim
Published on: 14th January 2011, By: Deborah Bates
Babies who are reliant upon breastfeeding for the first six months of their life may not be given the best start in life, the latest doctors news reports.