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burn injuries

posted on 20/11/2009 15:04:28

- French research into use of stem cells to treat burn victims. BBC News, Scotsman p.23   

communicable diseases

posted on 20/11/2009 15:02:15

- University of Leeds scientists make a discovery which could help in the treatment of "mad cow disease". BBC News   

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

posted on 20/11/2009 14:43:51

- the new Stobhill Hospital wins awards for best hospital design. Evening Times

influenza

posted on 20/11/2009 14:40:36

- third person from the Lothian area dies after contracting H1N1. Evening News p.5

- Scottish Government news release   

alcohol misuse

posted on 20/11/2009 14:36:41

- police in East Lothians suggest there is a rising problem of young people getting drung by stealing their parent's alcohol. Evening News p.5   

pain relief

posted on 20/11/2009 14:34:17

- Edinburgh medics develop a special sock which leading to 90 per cent of amputees to report a reduction in the pain they were experiencing. Evening News p.25   

substance misuse

posted on 20/11/2009 14:31:46

- Martin Bonnar appointed as team manager of the Midlothian and East Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership. Evening News p.5   

spinal disorders

posted on 20/11/2009 14:10:47

- north-east surgeon claim health officials have been "disingenuous " over opening of Edinburgh spinal unit. Press and Journal   

healthcare USA

posted on 20/11/2009 14:08:57

- President Obama's reform bill ready for debate. Herald p.13(no web version)   

influenza

posted on 20/11/2009 14:07:19

- under-fives are next in line to get the swine flu vaccine. Evening Times   

alcohol misuse

posted on 20/11/2009 14:06:05

- Scotch Whisky Association supports safe drinking message. Evening Times   

communicable diseases

posted on 20/11/2009 14:04:18

- Proctor & Gamble recall Vicks nasal sprays which may contain dangerous bacteria. Evening News p.2   

Scottish Ambulance Service

posted on 20/11/2009 14:00:21

- service report loss of lap top containing patient records from Edinburgh headquarters. Evening News p.6   

influenza

posted on 20/11/2009 10:41:18

- under-fives are next in line to get the swine flu vaccine. Daily Record p.4, Herald p.1, 4, 14(editorial), Press and Journal, Scotsman p.8

- Scottish Government news release.   

hospital infection

posted on 20/11/2009 10:33:03

Labour health spokeswoman Jackie Baillie comments on c-diff outbreak. Herald, Press and Journal, Scotsman p.17

- Scottish Parliament hears complaints by victims and relatives in c-diff outbreak at Ninewells Hospital. Courier

- Vale of Leven campaigner wins Public Campaign of the Year award. Herald p.7(no web version)

  

NHS Lothian

posted on 20/11/2009 10:29:49

- state-of-the-art Endoalpha operating theatre formally opened at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Scotsman p.14   

Scottish Ambulance Service

posted on 20/11/2009 10:27:26

- service report loss of lap top containing patient records from Edinburgh headquarters. Herald p.2   

transplants

posted on 20/11/2009 10:26:07

- government says Scotland's population is not big enough to sustain its own transplant organ pool. Scotsman p.11   

cancer

posted on 20/11/2009 10:23:07

- US scientists identify enzyme crucial in turning breast tissue into tumours. BBC News

- Dundee scientists receive funding for colorectal cancer study. Scotsman p.23   

medical errors

posted on 20/11/2009 10:21:13

- National Patient Safety Agency advises NHS on dealing with mistakes. BBC News   
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