SHOW Media Monitoring

cancer

16/05/2012 10:10:57

- NICE is expected to approve the prostate cancer drug abiraterone for use in England and Wales. BBC News, Herald p.5, 5, 5, Scotsman p.1/9

- Cancer Research UK reports a fall in cancer death rates among people in their fifties. Herald p.9

hospital infection

16/05/2012 10:10:41

- 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

rural areas

16/05/2012 10:10:25

- two GPs in the Ardnamurchan peninsula have resigned citing pressure of work. Scotsman p.19

nurses

16/05/2012 10:10:08

- Sir Keith Pearson of the NHS Confederation highlights the role of compassion in nurses' work. BBC News

brain diseases

16/05/2012 10:09:52

- Health Improvement Scotland reports on services for people with neurological conditions. Herald p.10

- US government publishes a national plan to fight Alzheimer's Disease. BBC News

environment

16/05/2012 10:09:37

- 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

nutrition

16/05/2012 10:09:07

- UK researchers say a "fat tax" on unhealthy foods would reduce obesity and heart disease. Herald p.4, Scotsman p.18

alcohol misuse

16/05/2012 10:08:49

- feature on the effects of minimum pricing in Canada. BBC News

- readers' letters on minimum pricing. Scotsman p.34

travelling people

16/05/2012 10:07:36

- Holyrood committee discusses the health and social care of travellers. Scotsman p.20

NHS in England

15/05/2012 15:54:09

- 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

NHS Lothian

15/05/2012 15:53:45

- Healthcare Improvement Scotland reports on a test inspection at Liberton Hospital in Edinburgh. Evening News p.8

alcohol misuse

15/05/2012 15:53:30

- further articles on minimum pricing in Scotland. BBC News, BBC News, Courier, Evening Times

surgery

15/05/2012 15:53:14

- US surgeons restore movement to the hand of a paralysed man. BBC News

epilepsy

15/05/2012 15:52:53

- UK hospitals pioneer a brain surgery treatment for children with severe epilepsy. BBC News

children

15/05/2012 15:52:36

- Royal College of Nursing conference discusses the risks of children playing adult-rated games. BBC News

women's health

15/05/2012 15:52:09

- fashion magazine aims to promote a healthier approach to body image. BBC News

cancer

15/05/2012 15:51:47

- Westerhaven Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre officially opens in Edinburgh. Evening News p.4, STV News (8 May)

- Scottish Medicines Consortium rejects use of Ipilimumab (Yervoy) to treat skin cancer. Evening Times

hospital infection

15/05/2012 15:51:29

- four patients have died in the suspected norovirus outbreak at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. BBC News, BBC News, Evening Times

- Edinburgh study suggests larger city hospitals act as a breeding ground for MRSA. BBC News, Evening News p.9, University of Edinburgh news release

NHS in England

15/05/2012 15:51:04

- 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

drug treatments

15/05/2012 15:50:46

- All Party Pharmacy Group of MPs warns of shortages of some medicines in England. BBC News