Priory Surgery
326 Wells Road
Knowle
Bristol
BS4 2QJ
Tel: 0117 9493988
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BBC Health
UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind'
Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.
'Genetic link' to breast cancer
Researchers have identified a series of genetic variations which may play a role in a common breast cancer.
ME 'virus link' found in children
ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in children could be caused by a virus, scientists say.
Bipolar 'not linked to violence'
People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests.
NHS in Wales faces £380m cutbacks
The Welsh NHS faces making £380m worth of cutbacks by April, with managers saying it is the biggest challenge they have faced in 20 years.
Diabetes drug advice 'not heeded'
A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it was recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns.
Junior medics 'leaving training'
Nearly one in four junior doctors drop out of their NHS training after two years, figures show.
Gum and heart link 'breakthrough'
Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease.
Reading Arabic 'hard for brain'
Israeli scientists believe they have identified why Arabic is particularly hard to learn to read.
'No evidence' implants are toxic
Tests on a type of breast implant filled with an unapproved gel have shown no evidence they are unsafe, UK experts say.
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FDA relents from midodrine withdrawal plan (AP)
AP - Federal regulators have backed off a plan to remove a Shire PLC low blood-pressure treatment from the market after warning in August that the drug has not been proven effective.
Picking right blood pressure medicine challenging (AP)
AP - It's hard to predict which pills will best lower which patient's high blood pressure, but researchers are hunting ways to better personalize therapy — perhaps even using a blood test.
Cholera outbreak in Cameroon 'worst in 20 years' (AP)
AP - UNICEF says more than 300 people have died in the West African nation of Cameroon from the country's worst cholera outbreak in 20 years.
WHO wants faster, more flu vaccine production (AP)
AP - The vaccine used to contain the recent swine flu pandemic was effective, but health authorities will need to ramp up the speed and volume of production during the next global outbreak, a World Health Organization official said Monday.
Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle (AP)
AP - A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.
Cholera kills 41 in Central African nation of Chad (AP)
AP - Health officials in Chad say an outbreak of cholera in the Central African nation has killed at least 41 people.
Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Infants and preschoolers who don't get enough sleep at night are at increased risk for later childhood obesity, a new study suggests.
For Bonobo Males, Mom Is the Best Wingman (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - To most human males, the thought of your mother anywhere near your sex life is probably horrifying. Not so for the bonobo, one of our closest primate relatives. A new study confirms that hanging out with mom boosts male bonobos' chances of getting intimate with a fertile female.
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:
Keep Health in Mind When Planning School Day Menus (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- As parents prepare for their children's return to school, they need to remember that healthy meals and snacks are essential for learning.
MedPage Today
Consumer Reports Ranks Bypass Surgery Centers
(MedPage Today) -- The group responsible for Consumer Reports on everything from vacuums to cars today released a report card for CABG outcomes at roughly 20% of the nation's cardiac surgery centers.
Malpractice Costs Add Less Than 3% to Nation's Healthcare Tab
(MedPage Today) -- Costs associated with medical malpractice added about $55.6 billion to the nation's total health care costs in 2008 -- roughly 2.4% of a more than $2.3-trillion tab -- and most of that money went to pay for tests, procedures, and treatments associated with defensive medicine, according to an analysis by Harvard researchers.
Sitting at Work Not Hazardous to Your Health (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Adverse health outcomes including cancer and cardiovascular disease can't be blamed on prolonged occupational sitting, at least not until additional clarifying research is done, a systematic review concluded.
Low-Carb Diet is Better When Rich in Veggies (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Eating a low-carbohydrate diet in which more fat and protein sources come from plants than animals may be protective against death, researchers say.
Parental Depression Common After Birth of Children (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- More than a third of mothers and a fifth of fathers experienced at least one episode of depression in the 12 years after the birth of a child, British researchers found.
Childhood Obesity Woes Linked to Too Little Sleep (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Late bedtimes may exact a hefty price by contributing to childhood obesity, results of a prospective longitudinal study showed.
'Magic Mushrooms' Possible Tx in End-Stage Cancer (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- The active ingredient in "magic mushrooms" -- psilocybin -- may be useful to treat the anxiety and stress associated with end-stage cancer, researchers suggest.
Nonstick Cookware May Raise Kids' Cholesterol (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Kids who eat food cooked in nonstick pots and pans may have higher levels of LDL cholesterol, a large cross-sectional study found.
Males at Greater Risk of Cognitive Impairment (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Mild cognitive impairment may be more common in men than in women, a new study shows.
Investigation Reveals More Woes for Rosiglitazone
On July 15 (MedPage Today) -- a day after the FDA completed two days of hearings on rosiglitazone (Avandia) -- a British advisory commission on drugs concluded that the product should be withdrawn from the market, according to an investigation conducted by BMJ.
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