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NHS to get paid for treating workplace accident and injury victims — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 27-01-2007 07:42

The NHS could claim back over £150m a year for treating employees injured at work, the government has said.

NHS patients at risk from counterfeit drugs — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 03-01-2007 12:29

Patients are being put at risk as counterfeiters target the NHS supply chain with fake drugs, regulators say.

New LED cat's eye 'could trigger epileptic fits' — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 03-01-2007 12:19

Claims that a new type of cat's eye, installed on a stretch of the A12 in Essex, could trigger epileptic fits, have prompted an investigation.

Access to asbestos cancer drug to be reviewed by NICE — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 21-12-2006 13:11

NHS drugs advisors are to reconsider their decision to block a drug for people with asbestos-related cancer.

NICE gives hope to thousands of breast cancer sufferers — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 22-11-2006 05:22

Restrictions on access to a new breast cancer treatment have been lifted, offering new hope to thousands of women.

Device will help cut infections after surgery — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 20-11-2006 04:46

A hand-held probe could cut the number of patients who develop infections following operations.

US lifts its ban on silicone breast implants — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 19-11-2006 03:51

Health authorities in the US have lifted a 14-year-long ban on silicone breast implants.

Anthrax found in borders village hall following man's death — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-11-2006 09:11

A village hall in the Borders has been cordoned off after the discovery of minute traces of anthrax.

New protein stimulates a damaged heart to repair itself — by Conrad Murray — last modified 16-11-2006 06:09

A new protein has been discovered which can help a damaged heart heal itself.

Man dies after eating money, seeks toilet water, cleaning fluid, curtain hooks and trees — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 28-09-2006 07:31

A man hooked on eating bizarre items died after surgery to remove a screw, paper towel, a pen top, magnet and 54p in change from his bowel, an inquest heard.

Acne drug Roaccutane linked to depression — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 19-09-2006 09:35

The first scientific proof that an acne drug taken daily by thousands of British teenagers can cause depression has opened its makers to threats of fresh legal action, it was revealed yesterday.

Penis amputated from world's first transplant man after he suffers psychological problems — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 19-09-2006 09:00

An accident victim who became the first person to have a penis transplant has had it removed because of psychological problems.

Stolen body parts sold to NHS: Doctors must decide whether to remove implants — by Conrad Murray — last modified 11-09-2006 12:41

Potentially contaminated body parts allegedly stolen in the US may have been implanted into British patients, a government agency says.

Health danger: elderly at risk from mixing drugs — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 09-09-2006 09:42

The elderly are at risk of accidentally harming themselves by taking potentially lethal mixtures of medicines, an expert says.

Medical Health: Low dose human bird flu vaccines tests show it both safe and effective — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 09-09-2006 09:43

A vaccine in development against the H5N1 influenza virus can produce a safe immune response in healthy people at low doses, according to an article published by The Lancet.

Brain tumour patients' chances improved by better treatment techniques — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 09-09-2006 07:17

A new strategy improves the chances of recovery for children with the most common type of brain tumor

Food allergies will be 'gone in 10 years' — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 09-09-2006 07:18

Food allergies could be virtually eradicated in 10 years, according to scientists at a major conference.

'Allergy cells' can aggravate cancer and psoriasis — by Conrad Murray — last modified 08-09-2006 17:19

The body's mast cells are mainly associated with allergic reaction in the way they release histamine and other inflammatory substances. However, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now demonstrated how the mast cells can also contribute to diseases like psoriasis and cancer.

120 houses without drinking water as E.coli strikes Tory MP's stately home — by Conrad Murray — last modified 08-09-2006 16:48

An E.coli outbreak has left 120 homes without drinking water on an estate owned by a Conservative MP.

Vegetative patient 'communicates' with researchers — by Conrad Murray — last modified 08-09-2006 10:06

A patient in a vegetative state can communicate just through using her thoughts, according to research.