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:: Friday, March 21, 2003 ::
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Another 15 Minutes... Health News via Fade
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A bare-faced success!
Sales of a cheeky 'Behind the Screens' calendar - inspired by staff from the Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust - has raised nearly £7,000 for the Women's and Children's Services Appeal.
Southport Visiter 21/03/03
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Asylum system needs tightening
Britain is becoming a diverse community enriched by all faiths and colours represented in towns and cities like Blackburn with Darwen, Bolton, Preston, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Bradford etc., people live well together and, for the majority of the time, in harmony and peace.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 21/03/03
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 21/03/03
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Ban planned for 'vile practice'
Parents who take their daughters out of the country to undergo circumcision will face 14 years imprisonment under plans backed by the government.
BBC Health 21/03/03
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Benefit fraud busters
Fraud busters are to be sent into a Merseyside council to help cut the amount of money lost to dishonest benefit claimants. Knowsley, along with seven other authorities in Britain, is to be assessed to see if it is doing all it can to stop fraud.
Liverpool Echo 21/03/03
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Bond snag delay for hospital
A last-minute hitch is delaying the start of work on a £96 million 'super hospital' in Blackburn. A behind-the-scenes wrangle between the hospital trust's private sector partner Balfour Beatty and an agency in the City has delayed the issue of a bond required to bring in investors.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 21/03/03
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Brain's defences breached
Researchers have found a way to breach the body's natural defences and deliver genes and drugs into the brain.
BBC Health 22/03/03
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Cannabis medicine 'on sale this year'
The first cannabis-based prescription medicines for more than 30 years will be available in high street chemists this year, the drugs minister, Bob Ainsworth, revealed yesterday.
The Guardian 22/03/03
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Cancer test in cupboard
Breast cancer patients at Withington Hospital are being screened in a broom cupboard. It is one of a number of worrying practices at the site where women awaiting surgery have a wire inserted in their breast at Withington before being sent to Wythenshawe Hospital - by taxi.
Manchester Evening News 21/02/02
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Eastern Europe's HIV 'time-bomb'
A huge HIV and Aids epidemic is on the brink of devastating former eastern-block countries, according to a report in the medical journal The Lancet.
BBC Health 21/03/03
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Gene hope for osteoarthritis
Scientists hope they could soon be able to delay the progression of osteoarthritis and prevent painful joint replacements.
BBC Health 22/03/03
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GPs 'unaware of autism needs'
Many GPs feel unprepared to treat patients with autism, a survey suggests.
BBC Health 21/03/03
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Homeless man crushed in bin wagon
A homeless man sleeping in a wheelie bin was lucky to be alive today after being tipped into a bin wagon and crushed by machinery.
Bolton Evening News 21/03/03
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 21/03/03
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Illegal vodka leaves two ill
Two women have been left seriously ill after drinking bootleg vodka in East Lothian.
BBC Health 21/03/03
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New UK mystery bug cases
Two men are in UK hospitals with what may be more cases of the flu-like illness which has claimed at least 10 lives.
BBC Health 21/03/03
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NHS chiefs urged to reveal salaries
The chief executives of 50 NHS trusts and other health bodies are being told to abandon their right to secrecy and disclose the size of their pay packets.
The Guardian 21/03/03
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Police find 'deadly' drug
Police spoke of their relief that potentially lethal drugs stolen from a GP by carjackers armed with a meat cleaver have been found. The phial of powerful painkiller Ketamine was stolen along with Dr Alan Gilman's sports car by two thugs who threatened to slice the GP with the cleaver unless he handed over his car keys.
Manchester Evening News 22/03/03
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Public drinks ban to curb the louts
Drinking in public may be banned in areas of Sefton to crack down on anti-social behaviour and alcohol-induced crime.
The Daily Post 21/03/03
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Sporting children
A third of children who take part in a sports programme involving sports stars become more active, a Sport England survey has shown.
Bolton Evening News 21/03/03
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Stemming Aids tide in former USSR
HIV is running out of control among the ruins of the former Soviet empire. Health workers are desperately worried by the rapid spread of the disease, which has been accelerated through widespread drug use, prostitution, ignorance and official apathy.
BBC Health 22/03/03
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Striking new health agenda
The last thing the government needs now is an NHS dispute. But union unhappiness at their pay offer means it may get that, says Geoff Martin.
The Guardian 21/03/03
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The Cassandra complex
Sigmund Freud is both revered as a giant of twentieth-century thought and derided by mainstream psychologists and psychiatrists for his lack of scientific rigour. But in recent years, Freud's inspired guesses have been put under systematic scrutiny - and many have been proved to be accurate. Oliver James, a psychologist himself, and the son of psychoanalysts, explains how.
The Guardian 22/03/03
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The homeopath
might sound odd, but the thing that really changed the way I viewed it all was being next to a fruit and veg shop. I was working in the pharmacy next door and it suddenly occurred to me that the fruit shop was probably doing more good for its customers than I was.
The Guardian 22/03/03
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Top marks in the war on drugs
Two police operations which crushed criminal networks on Merseyside have been hailed leaders in Britain's war on drugs.
The Daily Post 21/03/03
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Victim of mystery bug 'recovering'
A man thought to be the first person in the UK to contract a mystery pneumonia bug looks set to make a full recovery. Nigel Glassey, 64, of Hale Barns, Cheshire, was struck down with suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) after a holiday in Hong Kong.
Bolton Evening News 21/03/03
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Walking to a healthier lifestyle
It is very easy to scoff at the idea of employing a Walking Officer, but I'm with Bolton Council all the way on this one.
Bolton Evening News 21/03/03
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Wealth Check: NHS workers seek financial health check
When Mudassir Pasha came to Britain from Pakistan in 1989 the last thing the NHS wanted was more managers. "People were reacting against the managerial culture introduced to the health service by the Tories," he says. "They wanted to promote existing NHS staff, people who had some experience of medical care, rather than professional managers."
The Independent 22/03/03
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You can do it
Many of those January gym-joiners who have not dropped out already will probably do so this week. By the end of the twelfth week in any new year, about half of all new members give up because they can see no difference in themselves.
The Times 21/03/03
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Another 15 Minutes... Health News via Fade
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A&E survey 'fiddle' claims
Hospitals are racing to meet a target on waiting times in casualty units by hiring staff just for the week of an official audit, it is claimed.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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Abortion doctor allowed to continue
A doctor who pulled out a woman's ovary and part of her bowel during a botched abortion has escaped being struck off the medical register.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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Anaesthetist voted top doctor
Sir John Snow, a London GP who pioneered anaesthesia, was yesterday voted the greatest doctor of all time in a poll of Britain's hospital doctors.
The Guardian 21/03/03
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April start for hospital
Health chiefs believe the new ‘community hospital’ illustrated in these architect’s drawings will offer a new way to get better and faster treatment.
South Manchester Reporter 20/03/03
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Big names chase NHS IT deal
The head of IT at the National Health Service argued yesterday that the £2.3bn scheme to revitalise healthcare information systems was on track after receiving 99 responses to a formal advertisement for contractors.
The Financial Times 20/03/03
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Breast cancer service praised
Macclesfield Hospital has been praised for its breast cancer service in a major report monitoring the quality of care at NHS Trusts across the country.
Macclesfield Express 19/03/03
Wilmslow Express 20/03/03
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Call for more day surgery
More operations should take place as day surgery, experts are recommending.
BBC Health 21/03/03
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Don't dump blame on the residents
An Ormskirk Euro-MP has defended local people against claims that those living in the North West simply do not care about recycling.
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Drug alert after meat cleaver car snatch
A doctor said carjackers threatened to slice him with a meat cleaver before stealing his turbo-charged car and his briefcase containing potentially lethal drugs.
Manchester Evning News 21/03/03
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Health care for the old is top priority
A new health scrutiny committee has sought assurances that at least half the Hulton Hospital site will be preserved for health care when it is closed.
Bolton Evening News 20/03/03
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Health survey focuses on heart disease
People in Pendle will be quizzed on their lifestyles and knowledge of heart diseases as part of a new health scheme. A survey has been commissioned through Activate Pendle, a new project from Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Primary Care Trust.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 20/03/03
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Help at hand for Mersey Somalis
Language experts at Liverpool University are spearheading a scheme to help Somalis settle in Europe. The university's Language Learning Centre devised the project with partners in Finland, Italy and Spain. It "trains the trainers" to help Somalis, from Africa, integrate into western life.
Liverpool Echo 20/03/03
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Hope food is top notch, says survey
Picky patients have nothing to complain about in Salford, according to a survey which awarded Hope Hospital top marks for its food.The first ever Department of Health catering survey gave Hope the highest 'green' rating for both quality of meals and cleanliness. It was one of only 81 hospitals nationally to achieve top score for both in the traffic light system.
Salford Advertiser 20/02/03
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Houllier's six-figure gift to hospital
Liverpool FC manager Gerard Houllier has personally donated a six-figure sum to a fund-raising campaign for the hospital which saved his life.
The Daily Post 20/03/03
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How can I relieve back pain?
Nearly two thirds of adults in the UK have experienced back pain at some time, and 2.5 million people suffer every day. Strengthening the back muscles is vital to prevent pain. Swimming is excellent, but use backstroke rather than front crawl or breaststroke, which can strain the neck. When your pain has settled, try using an exercise bike, but set the saddle high to ensure that you keep the natural curves in your spine. Avoid lifting and carrying whenever you can. If you have to lift something, bend your knees and keep your feet wide apart. Carry the object against your body so that its centre of gravity is close to yours, and bend your knees to put it down. When sitting, have a rolled-up towel in the small of your back to help to support the natural curve.
The Times 21/03/03
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I was abandoned says dialysis man
A diabetic who was left with bags used to collect fluids from his kidneys, on his doorstep has pleaded with a hospital to collect them.
Rochdale Observer 19/02/03
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Killer flug bug victim is 'stable'
A patient at North Manchester General Hospital is believed to be the first person in this country to be infected by a killer mystery bug.
Middleton Guardian 20/02/03
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Local chemists offered lifeline
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has offered a lifeline to local pharmacies concerned deregulation could lead to closures.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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Mercy woman ready for front line
A teenager who dedicated her life to caring for others after paramedics saved her sister was today preparing for war with Iraq. And the mother of Aly-Joy Haworth, who is just 4ft 10ins tall, spoke of her fears for her little "angel on the frontline" after she was sent to Kuwait in her first army posting.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 21/03/03
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Miscarriage risk cut by antibiotics
Treating pregnant women for a mild vaginal infection can reduce their risk of miscarriage and premature birth.
BBC Health 21/03/03
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Money problems for NHS trusts
Dozens of NHS trusts are operating with "significant financial difficulties", according to the latest accounts.
BBC Health News 21/03/03
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More mothers 'are drug users'
The number of babies born to drug-using mothers in Scotland has almost doubled in four years, according to a report.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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MP joins fight for cancer centre
A Kent MP has called a debate in Parliament to try to keep open a medical centre which provides breakthrough cancer research.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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Mum distraught after baby op hell
A mother was left so traumatised after waking up during a caesarean section that she aborted her next baby – because she could not face it happening again.
Tameside Advertiser 20/03/03
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NHS chemical suits leaky
Some chemical suits issued to accident and emergency staff in the event of a terrorist attack are leaky, the BBC has learned.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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NHS estimate for negligence payouts rises 25% to £5.25bn
The National Health Service's projected bill for clinical negligence jumped by another 25 per cent to £5.25bn last year, the National Audit Office reported yesterday.
The Financial Times 21/03/03
The Independent 21/03/03
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Now it's hospital workers reunited
A new website has been set up to help reunite past workers at Calderstones in Whalley. Taking its cue from the tremendously successful Friends Reunited website which has put thousands of old school friends back in touch, Calderstones Reunited aims to do the same for colleagues past and present at the hospital. It is available by logging onto www.whalley.co.uk and more information is available from Carole by e-mailing her on carole_bob@hotmail.com.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 20/03/03
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Preparing for casualties
Thousands of medical staff are on stand-by in the Gulf to treat the casualties of the war with Iraq. The NHS is also on alert with hospitals in Britain ready to provide treatment for the most seriously injured casualties.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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SA ministers accused over Aids
Aids activists in South Africa have filed manslaughter charges against two government ministers and called for their arrest.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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Solicitor infected by killer bug
A solicitor from Reddish is in hospital with the first suspected case in England of a killer bug which is sweeping across the world.
Stockport Express 19/03/03
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Sunshine linked to child accidents
The number of children taken to hospital for emergency treatment soars in sunny weather, according to a Scottish study.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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The heat is on as homes win cash
More than 600 householders have gained up to £2,500 each in a Rossendale Council bid to beat fuel poverty. Council staff have teamed with the Eaga Partnership, who distribute government cash, based in Newcastle, to organise a B Warmer tour across the Valley.
Lancahsire Evening Telegraph 20/03/03
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Teenager barred from estate
This is the face of a teenage tearaway banned from his home estate for persistent nuisance behaviour.
Tameside Advertiser 20/03/03
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Third mystery bug case
A man has been admitted to a hospital in Birmingham with a suspected case of a type of pneumonia which has claimed several lives in Canada and South East Asia.
BBC Health 21/03/03
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Another 15 Minutes... Health News via Fade
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£400m boost for poor areas
Attempts to bring life back to deprived areas have won a £400m cash boost. The Minister for Social Exclusion, Barbara Roche, announced the extra aid to allow towns and cities to tackle crime, improve poor health, housing and education and to create jobs.
Manchester Evening News 19/03/03
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A picture of health
British soldiers are back in the Gulf, but it is uncertain whether they are being protected from future war-related illnesses.
The Guardian 20/03/03
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Doctor guilty of misconduct
A doctor who left a woman with horrific internal injuries following a botched abortion operation has been found guilty of providing inadequate care.
BBC Health 19/03/03
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Dumped needles action pledge
Council chiefs today promised to remove three syringes parents said had been left lying in bushes just 100 yards from a Bolton primary school for more than two months.
Bolton Evening News 19/03/03
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Eat less and walk more to keep diabetes at bay
Casting envious eyes at the Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and Mercedes outside the casino and the Hôtel de Paris, the doctors who were meeting in Monte Carlo last week walked briskly past the bars and gaming tables and on to the Grimaldi Conference Centre, where they spent two days discussing insulin-resistance syndrome — also known as the metabolic syndrome.
The Times 20/03/03
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Female HIV infection rising
The number of women becoming infected with HIV is fast catching up with the number of men, research has found.
BBC Health 19/03/03
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Flu takes off
Until the French Revolution, the Palais Lascaris in Nice had been the main house of the Lascaris-Vintimille family since 1648. The 17th-century palace has been meticulously restored, but now houses an 18th-century apothecary shop. The array of bottles and jars would rival those on display with Damien Hirst’s installations at either the Tate or at the Pharmacy restaurant in Notting Hill.
The Times 20/03/03
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Give evenings to action group
I fully agree with Jon Carter (Letters, March 3) about Brunshaw estate in Burnley. I feel that Belmont Community centre should be used during the day for the elderly, but give the centre to Brunshaw Action Group so that they can carry on doing their good work.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 19/03/03
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Hair secrets shed light on cancer
Scientists have uncovered the subtle chemical signals that stimulate the production of hairs.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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HRT 'no boost to life quality'
Taking hormone replacement therapy does not improve a healthy woman's quality of life, researchers suggest.
BBC Health 19/03/03
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Mercy woman ready for front line
A teenager who dedicated her life to caring for others after paramedics saved her sister was today preparing for war with Iraq. And the mother of Aly-Joy Haworth, who is just 4ft 10ins tall, spoke of her fears for her little "angel on the frontline" after she was sent to Kuwait in her first army posting. The 18-year-old, who grew up in Great Harwood, is a medic for the 16th Corp Support Medic Regiment with the Paratroopers and has been preparing for war since February 20.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 19/03/03
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Mystery bug man `improving'
A Manchester man suspected to be suffering from the new pneumonia virus Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome was today said to be recovering in hospital.
Bolton Evening News 19/03/03
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New killer bug clue
Scientists in Hong Kong believe they have made a breakthrough over the mystery bug which is thought to have killed 20 people worldwide and put a man in hospital in Manchester.
Manchester Evening News 19/03/03
The Guardian 20/03/03
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NHS patients boost Bupa
Bupa, the private health insurance group, yesterday reported a rise in pre-tax profits of almost 20% on the back of unprecedented growth in the number of NHS patients being treated in its hospitals.
The Guardian 20/03/03
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Obituary: Jo Colston
J o Colston, who has died aged 54, was an internationally acclaimed scientist who devoted most of his career to two diseases, leprosy and tuberculosis, both associated with poverty and caused by closely related mycobacteria.
The Guardian 20/03/03
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PC coaxed me claims nurse
A police officer coaxed a nurse to his house and raped her after a night out, a court was told.
Liverpool Echo 19/03/03
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Rhea has made us so proud
The smile is back on the face of Rhea Clifton. The Merseyside girl was hit by a car on the eve of her fifth birthday but is now fighting her way back to health.
Liverpool Echo 19/03/03
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Ron's prostate fight
Major Ronald Ferguson was an unlikely revolutionary, but when he led a company of ageing protesters on a march to 10 Downing Street he rejected a marcher’s uniform of anorak and jeans for that of a retired cavalry officer and strode along Whitehall in an immaculate suit and a overcoat.
The Times 20/03/03
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Scientists offer hope of cure for baldness
The chemical triggers that turn skin into hair have been identified, offering hope of new treatments for baldness and unwanted body hair.
The Times 20/03/03
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Second UK mystery bug case
A second suspected case of the severe flu-like illness which has claimed lives around the world has been reported in the UK.
BBC Health 19/03/03
The Independent 20/03/03
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Senile residents challenge home closure
Elderly residents suffering from senile dementia have launched a High Court challenge against the closure of their Merseyside nursing home.
BBC Health 19/03/03
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Suicide 'epidemic' among Japan's elderly
With its population ageing faster than any other, Japan is faced with a dramatic rise in the number of suicidal and depressed elderly.
BBC Health 19/03/03
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Suppliers give NHS a healthy response
National Programme call for suppliers attracts 99 responses. The Department of Health has received 99 responses to its advertisement for suppliers for the NHS National Programme. In an exclusive interview, NHS IT director general Richard Granger told vnunet.com's sister publication Computing that the high number of responses showed that the industry is "voting with its feet" in support of the programme.
Vnunet.com 20/03/03
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Tailored obesity treatments possible
Different genetic causes for obesity have been identified, raising the possibility of tailored treatments for patients.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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Vaccine for deadly ant sting
People allergic to ant stings can be immunised against potentially fatal reactions, researchers have found.
BBC Health 20/03/03
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Voters see signs of better public services
Voters are starting to notice a general improvement in public services for the first time since Labour came to power, according to the results of a Guardian/ICM opinion poll published today.
The Guardian 20/03/03
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Wardens boost war on crime
Thirteen is an unlucky number for criminals as a squad of crimefighters hits town. The new batch of community wardens will walk the streets and hop around Bury's busy Metrolink and East Lancashire railway networks to deter crime.
Manchester Evening News 19/03/03
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We can't play about with public health
Whatever stupid idea will our councillors come up with next in their endeavour to cut vital services to the people of Bolton? Are they totally obsessed with cost cutting of vital services, but think it good for us to employ Fairness Officers, Walking Officers and the like, and ignore the principles of public health? I refer to the suggestion of fortnightly collection of domestic putrescible refuse. It may be useful if they would listen to a little history.
Bolton Evening News 19/03/03
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Welcome asylum seekers - plea
A call for people to welcome asylum seekers into society was made by councillors and community leaders last night. More than 30 people, mostly residents, turned up to meet those who fled to East Lancashire to escape political persecution and brutal regimes. The meeting, at Darwen Central United Reformed Church, was prompted by a series of incidents in Blackburn and Darwen involving abuse of asylum seekers and violence between them and local people.
Lancahsire Evening Telegraph 19/03/03
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Wine is fine for women's hearts
Inappropriately , the organisation Aim (Alcohol in Moderation), which seeks to educate the public about the value of moderate drinking, recently held its annual meeting at the former house of Joseph Kennedy, father of the Kennedy clan. Kennedy was the US Abassador to London at the start of the Second World War, but before he took to diplomacy he had made a fortune out of illicit drink during Prohibition. Moderate, sensible drinking was not the principle that bankrolled the Kennedy rise.
The Times 20/03/03
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Airport warning on mystery bug
Staff at Manchester Airport and airline workers were on alert looking for symptoms of a killer bug at the centre of an international alert.
Manchester Evening News 19/03/03
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Ambulance finances 'precarious'
An ambulance service has been left with a deficit of £10m because it took a leading role in an NHS scheme.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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Appeal court upholds asylum ruling
The home secretary, David Blunkett, in an unusual display of humility yesterday thanked the judges for "helpfully clarifying the law" after the court of appeal confirmed he had been acting unfairly and illegally in his treatment of asylum seekers.
The Guardian 19/03/03
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Backpacker paralysed by rare illness
A 28-year-old British man who was paralysed after getting a rare brain infection while backpacking in Australia has left hospital after almost four years.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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Car parking charges start at Fairfield
Patients and visitors to Fairfield General Hospital are now having to pay up. Car parking charges were finally introduced at the beginning of the month despite widespread opposition and threats of legal action by the Community Health Council. The health watchdog body is, however, still fighting to have the charges overturned.
Bolton Evening News 18/03/03
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Celebrity influence on suicides
Copycat suicide attempts are much more likely when a celebrity has taken their own life, according to a US researcher.
BBC Health 19/03/03
The Independent 19/03/03
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Clue to nerve poison actions
A possible "achilles heel" for chemical weapons has been found. Scientists have discovered how organophosphate chemicals act on nerves, raising new possibilities for developing antidotes
BBC Health 19/03/03
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Council home transfers will cost extra £1.3bn
John Prescott's initiative to transfer 1 million council homes to private not-for-profit social landlords will cost the taxpayer an extra £1.3bn, the national audit office reveals today.
The Guardian 19/03/03
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Disaster teams run through their drill
Residents in Bacup were evacuated yesterday after a wagon carrying lethal substances crashed in the town as part of a training exercise. The drill was set up by Lancashire County Council's emergency planning department.
Lancashire Evening News 18/03/03
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Evidence 'suppressed' on benefits of smoking ban
Evidence of thousands of lives could be saved each year by outlawing smoking at work has been suppressed by the Government because it fears a ban will prove too expensive for bars, clubs and hotels, anti-smoking campaigners claimed yesterday.
The Independent 19/03/03
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Five years ago
Staff at a Romanian hospital were given a smart look thanks to their counterparts in Blackburn.
Lancahsire Evening Telegraph 18/03/03
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Healing powers go online
The internet has become the unlikely hi-tech home to generations of traditional remedies that are being used by Western drug companies.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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Hepatitis sufferer's inquiry call
A man who contracted both HIV and hepatitis C from infected NHS blood products has made an emotional appeal for an inquiry into the controversy.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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High-protein diets 'damage kidneys'
High-protein diets can accelerate kidney disease in those at risk, researchers have found.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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Hope for 'brain poison' babies
A new early-warning test to spot potentially serious brain and kidney problems in babies is being developed at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Manchester Evening News 19/03/03
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'I nearly died from respiratory illness'
A mystery respiratory disease sweeping across the world has infected hundreds of people, and is thought to have killed at least nine.
BBC Health 17/03/03
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Is this the secret of long life?
If you worry about ageing, you might be tempted by an internet product called Longevity which, for a mere $44.99 (£28.50) for 90 tablets, will “deliver 2-AEP directly to outer cell walls to strengthen, seal and protect them”. Satisfied clients allegedly include the late John Wayne, Yul Brynner, Anthony Quinn and Natalie Wood.
The Times 19/03/03
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IVF mum's advice for Royal couple
A mother who tried for 10 years to have children is urging the Earl and Countess of Wessex to go for it following reports that the couple were considering IVF treatment.
Lancahsire Evening Telegraph 18/03/03
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Killer bug may take months to identify
The mystery pneumonia that has struck down hundreds of people in South-East Asia and killed nine could take months to identify, scientists say.
The Times 19/03/03
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MP in fight against silent killer
Gordon Prentice has highlighted the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home -- the silent killer which claimed a young Nelson married couple's lives in 1998.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 18/03/03
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Mystery bug man improving
Doctors in Manchester say a British man suspected of contracting the severe flu-like illness which has claimed at least nine lives in Canada and Asia has improved slightly overnight.
BBC Health 18/03/03
The Guardian 19/03/03
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New cash windfall in poverty battle
Work to revitalise East Lancashire's most deprived neighbourhoods has been boosted by £8.9million.
Blackburn News 18/03/03
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New dads want to stay at home
Almost half of new dads want to stay at home and look after their new-born babies, Manchester researchers have found.
Manchester Eveneing News 19/03/03
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OAPs in store row over disabled scooter
Two 74-year-old pensioners ended up fighting in the middle of a supermarket over a disabled scooter, Bolton Crown Court heard. During the course of the brawl, David Joseph and William Wrath overturned the electric scooter and continued to scuffle on the floor.
Bolton Evening News 18/03/03
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Pub fights 'cost £4m a year'
People injured in pub fights are awarded £4m in compensation each year, researchers have found.
BBC Health 19/03/03
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Single jab doctor investigated
Police are investigating allegations that a UK doctor falsified the results of children's blood tests.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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Thanks for saving my life, dad
A teacher spoke for the first time today about the pioneering transplant operation which saved his son's life. Adam Turner, head of history at Moorland High School, Darwen, became one of the first in the world to undergo the stem cell transplant operation to save his son Isaac.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 18/03/03
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WHO fears mystery pneumonia may be deadly new strain
The lethal strain of pneumonia that has been transmitted around the world and infected hundreds of victims might be a new disease, the World Health Organisation said yesterday.
The Independent 19/03/03
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Ambulance trust criticised for 'bullying'
A "command and control" culture at an ambulance trust led to bullying and inaccurately recorded data on response times, health inspectors said on Tuesday.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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Anthrax attack could kill 123,000
An anthrax weapon aimed at a major city could kill at least 123,000 people even if every victim received treatment, experts have calculated.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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Blunkett loses asylum appeal
The Court of Appeal has rejected David Blunkett's attempt to overturn a decision threatening his new policy of denying food and shelter to late asylum applicants.
The Guardian 18/03/03
The Independent 18/03/03
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Boss leaves debt-hit NHS trust
The boss of a debt-ridden hospital trust has stepped down from his post.
BBC Health 17/03/03
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Briton tested for mystery bug
Doctors in Manchester say it could be several days before they can establish whether or not a British man has the severe flu-like illness which has claimed at least nine lives in Canada and Asia.
BBC Health 18/03/03
Bolton Evening News 18/03/03
Manchester Evening News 18/03/03
The Times 18/03/03
The Guardian 18/03/03
The Independent 18/03/03
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Cadets do their bit for hospice
Bolton Army Cadets have helped raise a £2,500 for a children's charity.
Bolton Evening News 18/03/03
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Carer bit child as part of a 'game', court told
A childminder who bit a baby as part of "a game" that led to the child being taken into care and the parents blamed for the injuries is facing jail.
The Independent 18/03/03
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GP contract 'in disarray'
Government plans to change the way GPs work are in disarray following a decision to postpone a nationwide ballot on a new NHS contract.
BBC Health 17/03/03
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Herbal help for colic
My ten-week-old granddaughter suffers from colic. I have heard that fennel and dill help: fennel to aid digestion and relieve catarrh, and dill to soothe the gut and act as a mild sedative. Could adding a few drops of tincture of fennel or dill to her feeds provide relief?
The Times 18/03/03
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Hope for better DVT detection
Australian scientists hope deadly deep vein thrombosis (DVT) could soon become a thing of the past with a new blood clot spotting test.
BBC Health 17/03/03
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Meningitis A vaccine hope
A cheap and more effective vaccine against Meningitis A could be available within four years, according to experts.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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Monkey offers Aids clue
A species of monkey resistant to their equivalent of HIV could help scientists develop new approaches to human treatments.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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Mouth cells treat eyes
Doctors in Japan are developing a new way to repair damaged eyes using cells taken from the mouth.
BBC Health 17/03/03
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Obesity epidemic tops 1.7bn
The number of obese people in the world may be as high as 1.7bn, experts have calculated. The International Obesity Taskforce (IOTF) says that the current method of calculating obesity - which gives a figure of around half of this - is flawed.
BBC Health 17/03/03
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Single people rely on their daily bread
Young adults are increasingly relying on sandwiches and toast for their sustenance because they cannot find the time to cook, according to a survey published yesterday.
The Independent 18/03/03
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Skinner has heart op
Dennis Skinner is recovering in hospital after undergoing a double heart bypass operation.
The Guardian 18/03/03
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Students get healthcare via TV
Students at a university in the US will soon be able to contact their doctors via their TVs.
BBC Health 18/03/03
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Target: killers in the cells
Specialists are pioneering a genetic test that differentiates aggressive "tiger" cancers from the slower "pussycat" kind and child sufferers in particular could benefit.
The Times 18/03/03
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Welfare plan gets youth input
A revolutionary health centre focusing on the needs of young people is to open in Bolton.
Bolton Evening News 18/03/03
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Wayne aunt in hospital plea
Wayne Rooney's aunt today pleaded with health managers to save maternity services at Fazakerley hospital after doctors there saved her and her baby's lives.
Liverpool Echoc 17/03/03
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Alcohol increases HIV risk
Alcohol abuse may increase susceptibility to HIV infection, researchers have found.
BBC Health 15/03/03
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Alert issued as flu fears grow
The World Health Organisation has taken the rare step of issuing an emergency travel advisory amid fears that a mystery virus which has infected scores of people in Asia may be spreading.
BBC Health 15/03/03
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Anger over dentists' private charges
Dentists are facing a crackdown in the way they charge patients for private work amid growing concern over the erosion of National Health Service treatment from dental surgeries.
The Observer 16/03/03
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Ashworth investigates allegations of 'multiple abuse' at social event
Ashworth high security hospital – home to some of Britain's most notorious offenders – is at the centre of allegations of sexual abuse of women patients.
The Independent 16/03/03
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Asthma patients help each other
Asthma patients are going to be guided by others with the disease on how best to manage their illness.
BBC Health 15/03/03
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'Better deal' promised for mental health patients
Mental health patients will get a better deal when a new health trust gets up and running.
Bolton Evening News 15/03/03
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Bioterror spray could save lives
A spray of disinfectants and antitoxins designed to cling to the body could be a way to help people after a bioterror attack.
BBC Health 16/03/03
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Blunkett vows to fight 'hidden racism'
David Blunkett, the Home Secretary, vowed yesterday to fight "hidden racism" endured by ethnic minorities in employment, housing and education. He also pledged to help poor white communities where racism was bred by "fears and insecurity".
The Independent 15/03/03
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Boom time for Bupa as private cover soars
Health insurance giant Bupa will this week announce that it made a record pre-tax profit of around £100m last year, partly as a result of more and more British companies offering their employees private health cover.
The Observer 16/03/03
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Care workers jailed for child abuse could be freed after judges quash convictions
Hundreds of care workers may have been wrongly imprisoned for child abuse it was claimed yesterday after two convictions were quashed by the Court of Appeal.
The Independent 15/03/03
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Diabetic's marathon charity trek
Clive Higgs has suffered from type 1 diabetes for the last forty years.
BBC Health 16/03/03
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Diver survives deadly jellyfish sting
A man from South Yorkshire is recovering after being stung by a deadly jellyfish while diving in Australia.
BBC Health 15/03/03
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DNA 'sticky-tape' treatment
Scientists believe they can stop certain genetic diseases by correcting DNA mutations.
BBC Health 14/03/03
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Ecstasy 'makes users depressed for life'
A generation of young clubbers is risking long-term brain damage by taking the drug ecstasy, according to new research published yesterday. Academics are now warning that taking only one or two pills can lead to lasting depression.
The Independent 16/03/03
BBC Health 16/03/03
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Gene test could predict cancer risk
A simple blood test could be used to predict who is at risk of developing colon cancer, scientists say.
BBC Health 14/03/03
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GPs 'split' over new contract
GPs are split over whether they should accept their new NHS contract, a survey suggests.
BBC Health 16/03/03
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Kirsty the £2m hospice angel
Little Kirsty Howard hosted a glitzy party to celebrate the Francis House Appeal hitting the £2m target.
Manchester Online 15/03/03
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Millions dying in agony
Millions of terminally-ill people around the world die in agony each year, according to doctors.
BBC Health 16/03/03
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New HIV drug approved
A new type of HIV drug, designed for people who are resistant to other treatments, has been approved by the US authorities.
BBC Health 15/03/03
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Open wide...
Never has it been harder to find an NHS dentist. They have become a species as rare as sparrows in inner cities, with large bills or insurance plans the only remedy for a desperate patient with raging toothache.
The Observer 16/03/03
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Parents' anger at danger syringes
Used syringes dumped in bushes just yards from a Bolton primary school are putting pupils in danger, parents claimed today.
Bolton Evening News 15/03/03
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Saving face
Last year, 2.5m people in Britain underwent cosmetic surgery. They were not all footballers' wives and fading celebrities, but ordinary men and women. So why is going under the knife still shrouded in secrecy and shame? Maureen Rice investigates the 21st-century's 'beauty dilemma', and reveals the tricks of the trade...
The Observer 16/03/03
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Stem cells 'could treat diabetes'
Stem cells could be used to treat diabetes, scientists suggest.
BBC Health 15/03/03
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Stress test
Thinking of a career in the public sector? NHS and local government employees suffer most from stress, according to a survey of employees from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. High workload and long hours have contributed to a long-term decline in satisfaction, with nurses, doctors and teachers the hardest hit: 38% of NHS workers feel stressed against an average of 25% for all workers. Despite this, public-sector workers remain motivated and loyal.
The Guardian 15/03/03
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Struggle to cut hospital waits
Hospitals in Greater Manchester are struggling to obey government orders to cut trolley waiting times in accident and emergency departments.
Manchester Evening News 15/03/03
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Thanks daddy!
Little George Appleton is on top of the world thanks to his dad. Andrew Appleton gave his kidney to four-year-old George in a life-saving operation.
Liverpool Echo 14/03/03
Liverpool Echo 14/03/03
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Women at Broadmoor used as guinea pigs for male sex offenders, says former patient
A former patient at Broadmoor, the high-security hospital, has told how she and other women were used as guinea pigs in the attempted rehabilitation of dangerous sex offenders and convicted psychopaths.
The Independent 16/03/03
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Evil Edna's Corner - Broadcast Health for Next Week
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Health Matters Mon 17 Mar, 20:05 - 20:30
BBC World Service
Living With Cancer: Graham Easton talks to patients, doctors and counsellors about the treatment choices facing those with cancer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/h_matters_sci.shtml
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Diet Trials Mon 17 Mar, 19:00 - 19:30
BBC One
A scientific look at diets and how they suit us individually.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/diettrials/
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Body Hits Tue 18 Mar, 00:10 - 00:40
BBC One
BBC THREE On BBC ONE: Natural Highs: Even eating gets the pleasure drugs pumping. We discover what lies behind the runner's high, and what drives you to the dancefloor. W/S.
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Health Matters Tue 18 Mar, 02:05 - 02:30
BBC World Service
Living With Cancer: Graham Easton talks to patients, doctors and counsellors about the treatment choices facing those with cancer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/h_matters_sci.shtml
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Health Matters Tue 18 Mar, 15:05 - 15:30
BBC World Service
Living With Cancer: Graham Easton talks to patients, doctors and counsellors about the treatment choices facing those with cancer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/h_matters_sci.shtml
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Diet Trials Tues 18 Mar, 19:00 - 19:30
BBC One
A scientific look at diets and how they suit us individually.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/diettrials/
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Life Of Grime Tue 18 Mar, 21:00 - 21:30
BBC One
Haringey pest control officer George comes to the rescue when Joe Spall's backyard becomes a rat haven. Meanwhile, Paul Coombe is down at the mortuary doing blood tests. W/S.
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Under The Skin Tue 18 Mar, 21:00 - 21:30
BBC Radio 4 FM
Skin Deep: Edi Stark finds out how much the skin reveals, and what it's like to live with irreparable damage to the skin.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/undertheskin.shtml
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Health Matters Wed 19 Mar, 10:05 - 10:30
BBC World Service
Living With Cancer: Graham Easton talks to patients, doctors and counsellors about the treatment choices facing those with cancer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/h_matters_sci.shtml
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All In The Mind Wed 19 Mar, 16:30 - 17:00
BBC Radio 4 FM
Dr Raj Persaud looks at research into the nature of the trauma suffered by patients in intensive care units. New evidence suggests that this is psychological as well as physical.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/allinthemind.shtml
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Diet Trials Wed 19 Mar, 19:00 - 19:30
BBC One
A scientific look at diets and how they suit us individually.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/diettrials/
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Check Up Thu 20 Mar, 15:00 - 15:30
BBC Radio 4 FM
In the health phone in Barbara Myers is taking your calls on hand conditions. Call 08700 100 444 [national rates] or email checkup@bbc.co.uk Followed by the Radio 4 Appeal.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/checkup.shtml
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Diet Trials Thur 20 Mar, 19:00 - 19:30
BBC One
A scientific look at diets and how they suit us individually.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/diettrials/
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Campaigning For Health Fri 21 Mar, 04:30 - 04:45
BBC World Service
Dee Palmer looks at the ways health care professionals try to give us the information we need. She also discovers how health campaigns are targeted and planned.
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Diet Trials Fri 21 Mar, 19:00 - 19:30
BBC One
A scientific look at diets and how they suit us individually.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/diettrials/
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Sunday Surgery Sun 23 Mar, 21:00 - 23:00
BBC Radio 1
Exam Revision campaign which begins on 25th March. Call 08700 100 100 [national rates], or call free on 0800 110 100 to speak to someone off air.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/djs/sunday_surgery.shtml
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