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hospital infection
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posted on 16/05/2012 10:10:41
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- wards remain shut due to suspected norovirus at hospitals in Paisley, Inverness
and Wick. Scotsman
p.2, Daily Record p.22
- Jackie Baillie MSP calls for the creation of a research centre to study
norovirus. Herald
p.7
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rural areas
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posted on 16/05/2012 10:10:25
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- two GPs in the Ardnamurchan peninsula have resigned citing pressure of work.
Scotsman
p.19
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nurses
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posted on 16/05/2012 10:10:08
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- Sir Keith Pearson of the NHS Confederation highlights the role of compassion
in nurses' work. BBC News
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environment
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posted on 16/05/2012 10:09:37
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- researchers in Scotland say exposure to everyday chemicals may be damaging
men's fertility. BBC
News, Scotsman
p.9, STV
News, Scottish Daily Mail p.25
- Beijing
study finds cutting air pollution can reduce cases of heart disease. BBC
News
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alcohol misuse
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posted on 16/05/2012 10:08:49
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- feature on the effects of minimum pricing in Canada. BBC
News
- readers' letters on minimum pricing. Scotsman
p.34
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travelling people
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posted on 16/05/2012 10:07:36
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- Holyrood committee discusses the health and social care of travellers. Scotsman
p.20
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NHS in England
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posted on 15/05/2012 15:54:09
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- Information Commissioner says the government was wrong not to publish the
full risk assessment of NHS reform. BBC
News
- London doctors voice concerns over plans to fast-track emergency care for
Olympics VIPs. BBC News
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NHS Lothian
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posted on 15/05/2012 15:53:45
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- Healthcare Improvement Scotland reports on a test inspection at Liberton
Hospital in Edinburgh. Evening
News p.8
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surgery
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posted on 15/05/2012 15:53:14
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- US surgeons
restore movement to the hand of a paralysed man. BBC
News
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epilepsy
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posted on 15/05/2012 15:52:53
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- UK hospitals pioneer a brain surgery treatment for children with severe
epilepsy. BBC News
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children
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posted on 15/05/2012 15:52:36
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- Royal College of Nursing conference discusses the risks of children playing
adult-rated games. BBC
News
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women's health
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posted on 15/05/2012 15:52:09
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- fashion magazine aims to promote a healthier approach to body image.
BBC News
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NHS in England
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posted on 15/05/2012 15:51:04
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- Labour leader Ed Miliband addresses the Royal College of Nursing annual
conference. BBC News
- former MP Dr Richard Taylor is set to lead a party opposing changes to
the NHS. BBC News
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drug treatments
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posted on 15/05/2012 15:50:46
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- All Party Pharmacy Group of MPs warns of shortages of some medicines in
England. BBC News
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