Do you wish to check for breast lumps but don’t know what to make of what you find? SBI Life Insurance’s ThanksADot initiative will resolve your doubts. It is a disease that has already claimed the lives of thousands of…
Know About Hair Growth Stages & Hair Fall Patterns
All of us at some point in time have got scared of hair loss. While most of the time it is just normal routine shedding, in rare cases, it is something more than that, which demands hair fall control measures.…
Root cause of Spondylitis and ways to relieve Spondylitis pain
With growing age, the human body goes through wear and tear due to which the body gets affected by different kinds of ailments. However, in today’s times; young adults are suffering from ailments like hypertension, diabetes, spondylitis, etc. Some of…
How can you tackle human fungal infections?
Every season in India has something unique to offer to each one of us; be it summer, rainy, winter, or spring. When we talk about summer, the first thing that comes to our minds is the soaring temperatures which make…
Deconstructing Spondylosis and Slip Disc
Cervical Spondylosis is a spinal condition that typically develops in older age. It is a result of the wear and tear of the spinal disks in the neck. Although many people do not experience symptoms, non-surgical procedures can be used…
Why RO water purifiers are required to purify the ‘Tap Water’?
There are many things which we take for granted in life. ‘Safe water’ & ‘Clean & Pure air’ are one of them. Water which is considered safe for drinking and preparing food is called as ‘Portable Water’. Water is a…
Symptoms and treatment for early menopause
Menopause is known as the natural process of aging. It is the time where the woman’s progesterone and estrogen level start decreasing. Menopause is the closure of menstrual periods in a woman’s life. If you find that for consecutive 12…
Know your knee, and why it hurts
Your painful knee could hurt as a result of injury, strain or a hidden medical disorder. Get the right diagnosis to treat it faster. A painful knee can literally stop you in your tracks. Climbing the stairs can bring tears…
Hair Transplantation: Permanent Hair Restoration
Hair Transplantation, Any Good? You all will corroborate with me when I say that a permanent hair loss problem requires a permanent hair restoration solution. And believe me when I say that hair transplantation works as a permanent hair restoration…
5 Vitamins for proper child growth
Being a parent is the most blessed feeling ever, and we all agree to that in unison. However, with parenthood comes the responsibility of nurturing and helping your child grow in the best possible way. While you will get a…
5 Things You Should Know About Ovulation
Planning a pregnancy is no rocket science as it may seem if only, you know your ovulation cycle well. Ovulation is an important phase in your menstrual cycle when your ovary releases a mature egg. The egg released from ovary…
5 Reasons to use a Pre-Workout Supplement
We list the 5 important reasons why a pre-workout supplement may be just the thing for the best workout. Are you training hard but giving up midway because you get too fatigued to continue? Soon, you cut short your strength…
Acne and Isotretinoin for Acne Treatment
Acne is a highly common skin condition experienced by almost everyone. At least some degree of acne is experienced by all, but it is high in teenagers due to hormonal changes. Acne might be mild with whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples,…
Too Much Discipline Can Harm Your Child’s Brain Development
Disciplining a child can seem like a tough territory to invade, although it is really important for the well being and happiness of children. But, why should we teach kid discipline? Parental discipline teaches children to gain control over their…
How is biliary atresia treated among kids?
Biliary atresia is a rare disease which is related to the liver and bile ducts that occurs in kids. Parents need to be careful and should be aware of their kids’ health at every stage. Know more about this by…
What is the Klinefelter Syndrome?
The Klinefelter syndrome is a pressing concern among men, also known as XXY syndrome; it is a chromosomal condition that tends to affect a man’s hormonal and intellectual growth. The inception of this term dates back to 1942 when it…
The 4 Benefits of Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is the process of employing tiny crystals to exfoliate skin and draw out debris and impurities by suction. The process does not use any chemicals and is non-invasive. The procedure aims at removing the dead outer layer of the…
What is the benefit of whey protein isolate?
Whey protein isolate differs from concentrated whey. Let’s look at what it is, and how it benefits the body. In recent years, whey protein supplements have gained prominence even outside the bodybuilding community. They are being consumed by men who…
Ginger For Skin Care
Skin care, think of the use of sparkling things like silver? All right, all right here. What will happen if you taste the taste, there are some elements of recovery that can do great work on skin and hair care.…
Reasons Why Minimal Invasive Surgery Is A Boon For Child Patients
As the name will suggest minimal invasive surgeries are surgical processes where minimum cuts and invasions are needed to be done on the body. This is a new technique of surgery which unlike the traditional procedures of surgeries involves the…
Healthy Recipes Working Parents Can Give Kids for Lunch
As a working parent, it is a feat to provide your kids with food that not only make them happy but also provides the right nutrition. Most picky kids will either eat what they like or won’t eat at all!…
Effective Hair Loss Treatments Available
A majority of men have hair loss not because of stress, or lack of sleep, but through genetic factors of male pattern baldness that is not possible to treat through shampoos and other such supplements. On the other hand, women…
What is Survival Spondylosis?
What is Survival Spondylosis? In general it is called neck arthritis. This is the loss of discs or discarded cartilage in the vertebrae section of the spinal cord. The spinal cord is made up of 33 small bones or vertebrae…
Stop Period When You Want
Nearly all women suffer from less and more discomfort in the period. Especially if there is a period of time, especially in examinations, job interviews, long tours, stage performances, it is very uncomfortable. Participation in religious work also stopped. Lifestyle…
5 Reasons Kids Should be Encouraged for More Outdoor Play
Children below the age of 7, all around the world, are spending 20%-30% less time in physical activities than the standard set by the World Health Organisation. As the age increases, so do the number of hours spent indoors. Therefore,…
10 Simple And Effective Ways To Raise Breast
Many girls may have questions about how to make a bigger breast. Or so little boy can make husband happy? Etc. The solution to the questions is that naturally breast can now be grown, surgery is not necessary. Big breast…
Thyroid Problems Symptoms
Thyroid gland is important for body metabolism, no doubt. The problem is more than women, compared to men. Hypothyroidism is less than 50 times more likely to occur than men in thyroid hormone or ‘Hypothyroidism’. According to some scientists, the…
Wrong Idea’s About Diabetes
Does sweet play more than diabetes? There is no link to diabetes directly with sweet eating. Diabetes can be too sweet if not eating. In fact, family history, weight gain, unhealthy foods, physical inactivity etc. increase the risk of diabetes.…
Pregnancy Tips for the Second Trimester
You have just entered the trickier phase of your pregnancy, which signals visible changes in your body. We list some handy tips to help you adjust to this phase. As an expectant mother, you are constantly mindful of what you…
10 Symptom’s Of Kidney Disease
Many people who suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease for Signs of Obesity, do not know that they have this disease. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Many years later, kidney failure is created. Many people who have CKD do not have kidney…
Boost Your Child’s Brainpower with These Essential Foods
Did you know that 90% brain development occurs before your child can turn 5? This is why pediatricians emphasize that it is crucial for toddlers to get the right nutrition, which fosters timely and optimal development, both physically and cognitively.…
Baby’s Diarrhea Problem
Newborn, age 10 days. Repeatedly lying downstairs. She is just breastfed. Parents are worried, despite the mother’s milk, why the baby diarrhea? Many of those children who have just been breastfeeding have had such problems. Mother’s milk is the best…
Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with your sister – get her a health plan
You vowed to protect and cherish her all your life. Now is the time to come good on that promise – by buying your sister a wonderful health insurance plan. Though you will never admit it to her, she was…
Olive Oil Using Guidelines For Good Health
The oil has been used in cooking and cooking since ancient times. According to the scientists, olive oil contains ingredients that keep our body healthy and beautiful. Now let’s know about the different uses of olive oil. There are several…
Spontaneous Abortion Or Miscarriage
When an embryo or fetus expuls from the mother through the birth canal before the appropriate time and also it is not ready or unable of independent survival. The fetus weighing 500g or less. If it is more than 500g,…
Tips for Healthy Hair and Skin
Possessing healthy hair and skin is something wanted by all. From using various hair and skin care products to following daily beauty regimes, we put in much effort to achieve that flawless skin and silky-smooth hair. However, when we don’t…
Apply pain relief spray the right way
You’ve bought pain relief spray, but are you aware of how to use it? We offer a simple guide. Pain is a constant feature in most people’s lives. Whether you lead an active lifestyle or a sedentary one, whether you…
How Does Enfagrow A+ Support Child Brain Development
In this fast growing world, children are exposed to a much information than they can process. Plus, the brain undergoes amazing developments since the time of birth. Hence it is crucial to give the child adequate support during the child…
Best Menstrual Hygiene Tips for a Happy Period Every Month
Though menstruation is a natural process that all women undergo, not many are aware of the right hygienic practices to follow on those days. Worry not, here in today’s post, we have collected some of the best menstrual hygiene rules…
Some of the Most Effective Skin Care Remedies
Achieving flawless skin is a common mission for many. Be it splurging on professional facials and body scrubs or skin products that claim great results, these tried and tested means make one feel saturated, both physically and mentally. Various skin…
Potential New Treatment For Sickle Cell Anemia
A normal and abnormal red blood cell Sickle cell anemia (also know as sickle cell disease) is a genetic blood disorder that causes red blood cells to form abnormally. The disease is more common in people of African or Mediterranean…
Exploring Accessibility to IUDs: Insertion During Cesarean Delivery
In a study, Intrauterine device (IUD) Placement During Cesarean Delivery and Continued Use 6 Months Postpartum: A Randomized Controlled Trial, published in Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers found that IUD placement at the time of cesarean delivery resulted in a higher…
Commission Welcomes Changes To EU Law To Allow Export Of Patented Medicine To Countries In Need
The European Commission today welcomes the adoption by the European Council of a regulation allowing companies to produce copies of patented medicines under license for export to “countries in need” without sufficient capacity to produce them. The regulation implements within…
Novel Biologic Model For Percutaneous Renal Surgery Learning And Training In The Laboratory
Percutaneous intrarenal surgery can be a challenging skill to teach due to the paucity of readily available models to use for simulation. These educators described a biological porcine kidney model that they have used successfully for this teaching strategy. A…
What Is Wellbeing
Understanding What Is Wellbeing: Definition, Elements And Other Important Facts Contrary to what a lot of people actually believe, wellbeing is not only about being happy. It’s also not just about being successful or wealthy. Definitely it’s not just limited…
Different Sources Of Vitamin A Acne Treatment
If you were suffering from acne problem in past few days, months and even years, there might be a possibility of being desperate in finding the best solution. But if you really have a will in curing the acne and…
The Wonders Of Oregano Oil Acne
Oregano is not only typical as a tasty seasoning for pasta and pizza. If you’re looking for alternative products that will soothe your rosacea and acne, oregano oil acne treatment product is one thing you should consider. The oregano oil…
Hair Removal Madison WI
Every woman has unwanted hair. The very best hair removal can be found in Madison,WI. Possessing too much hair could be an extremely ugly and/or painful experience. For ladies, their self-esteem suffers and it affects their feelings with every social…
The Numerous Benefits Of Coconut Oil Acne Treatment Product
There are numerous benefits in using coconut oil as it is being used for medicinal and dietary purposes. However, coconut oil is primarily used in different beauty products that line up in the shelves of various drug stores and beauty…
E-Cigarettes: A Bustling Market with Uncertain Effects
The majority of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) function by heating a liquid, which contains tobacco derived nicotine, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, and flavorings. While propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin are not carcinogenic when ingested, researchers are unclear about the long-term health…
Uncovering the Extent of Smoking Related Deaths
According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, roughly 42 million adult Americans smoke – 15% of women and 20% of men. The United States Surgeon General currently has a list of 21 deadly diseases caused by smoking, which…
Violence Against Women at Unacceptably High Levels
“Women’s rights are human rights.” Those are the words of Hillary Clinton at The United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995. Recently, UN Women released Summary Report: The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action Turns 20…
Low-Dose Aspirin Use May Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk
The National Cancer Institute projects that in 2014 there will be roughly 46,000 new cases and 40,000 deaths from pancreatic cancer, the 10th highest cancer in terms of new cases each year and the 4th highest in deaths per year.…
Impacting Beliefs and Behaviors: Strategies to Increase MMR Vaccination
The Situation In the United States, cases of measles, a highly contagious respiratory disease, are at a 20-year high with 288 confirmed cases just between January 1 and May 23, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 90%…
Real Food Cures MS
Here is a video from a TEDx conference in Iowa City. TED is an organization that sponsors amazing lecture series on emerging trends. Topics include medicine, art, agriculture, technology, business, and more. The “x” after TED stands for an independently…
Large Thighs – Protection Against Heart Disease?
A new study of 3,000 people has claimed men and women with thighs over 60cm (23.6in) in circumference have a lower risk of heart disease and early death. People with narrow thighs may not have enough muscle mass to use…
1,200 RNs Gather In San Francisco Tuesday: Take Next Step To Form Nation’s Largest Ever Union Of Nurses
Nurses to March for Employee Free Choice, Unmask Insurance Industry “Death Panels,” and Hear from RNs in Single-Payer Systems With the approaching formation of the largest union and professional association of nurses in U.S. history, 1,200 registered nurses will convene…
New Support Service Available For Stroke Survivors In Eltham, UK
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and Liverpool Associates in Tropical Health (LATH) have received a £560,000 grant from the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) to set up and deliver a UK International Health Links Centre (IHLC). The IHLC…
UK Grant Facilitates Creation Of International Health Links Centre
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and Liverpool Associates in Tropical Health (LATH) have received a £560,000 grant from the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) to set up and deliver a UK International Health Links Centre (IHLC). The IHLC…
American Lung Association Study To Be Designated As An Editor’s Choice Article In Next Edition Of The “Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology”
The American Lung Association’s Asthma Clinical Research Centers (ACRC) completed the largest and most comprehensive study to evaluate placebo effects in patients with asthma. This new study investigated whether it is possible to enhance the effectiveness of treatment for poorly…
Robarts Receives Million Dollar Boost To Alzheimer’s And Stroke Research
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced a grant totaling more than a million dollars for John F. MacDonald’s research on Alzheimer’s disease. MacDonald is the Director of the Robarts Research Institute at The University of Western Ontario.…
New Type 2 Diabetes Gene Identified
Researchers have identified a gene that may promote insulin resistance, one of the key factors in the development of Type 2 diabetes. Imperial College London scientists say the IRS1 gene controls how the body responds to insulin, and that a…
Critical Molecule To Celiac Disease, Possibly Other Autoimmune Disorders, Pinpointed By UM Scientists
It was nine years ago that University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers discovered that a mysterious human protein called zonulin played a critical role in celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and diabetes. Now, scientists…
Gene Link Marks Major Breakthrough In Dementia Research
Two new genes associated with Alzheimer’s disease have been discovered in a British scientist led genome study. In a separate study French researchers revealed links between a third gene and the disease. The British study, led by Professor Julie Williams,…
Alzheimer’s disease’ by Amouyel is published in the same edition of Nature Genetics.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and Chief Executive Officer Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE issued the following statement following the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruling on September 3, 2009, upholding the reduction…
Heightened Risk Of Heart Disease Faced By ‘Pre-Diabetics’
Older adults who have impaired glucose tolerance but who are not considered diabetic are at elevated risk for heart disease and may benefit from preventive therapies, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine…
Risk Factors For Congenital Cryptorchidism In A Prospective Birth Cohort Study
UroToday.com – Although cryptorchidism is the most common urogenital malformation in newborn boys, its etiology remains largely unknown. Genetic factors, e.g. defects in developmental genes such as INSL3 or its receptor may be involved in some cases. Other reported risk…
Psoriatic Arthritis: First International Guidelines For Treatment
Rheumatologists, dermatologists, and patient advocates have come together to publish the first-ever international guidelines for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, a disease that mainly affects people who have psoriasis but also some people without it. The guidelines by the Group…
Immune Response Boosted In Elderly By High Dose Of Flu Vaccine
Giving people age 65 and older a dose four times larger than the standard flu vaccine boosts the amount of antibodies in their blood to levels considered protective against the flu, more so than the standard flu vaccine does. The…
Prognostic Value Of Her-2/Neu & DNA Index For Progression, Metastasis & Prostate Cancer-Specific Death In Men With Follow-Up After Prostatectomy
This study was planned and initiated in 1992 while Dr. Veltri was serving as Vice President & GM for Research and Development of the UroCor Inc. in collaboration with Drs. Don Coffey, Jonathan Epstein and Alan Partin of the Johns…
Therapeutic Starvation And Autophagy In Prostate Cancer: A New Paradigm For Targeting Metabolism In Cancer Therapy
In the online edition of The Prostate, Robert S. DiPaola and co-investigators reported their research on autophagy. Autophagy is a mechanism of cellular resistance or alternatively cell death. Cancer metabolism differs from normal cells in that it uses anaerobic glycolysis…
Edmonton Protocol Clinical Trial Findings Show Promise For Certain Patients With Severe Type 1 Diabetes
The Edmonton Protocol clinical trial, led by University of Alberta researcher Dr. James Shapiro, shows islet transplantation is a promising procedure for certain patients with severe Type 1 Diabetes. This research is published in the September 28, 2006 edition of…
Investigation Of A Novel Degradable Ureteral Stent In A Porcine Model
A reliable degradable ureteral stent would be a welcome addition to the endourologist’s armamentarium. Researchers from Canada have reported on a promising Uriprene stent prototype constructed of L-lactide and glycolide lactic acid, glycolic acid and barium sulfate. In porcine studies…
Randomized Clinical Trial Of Lidocaine Jelly For Prevention Of Inadvertent Retrograde Stone Migration During Pneumatic Lithotripsy Of Ureteral Stone
Ureteroscopy is the most common interventional procedure before symptomatic ureteral, not amenable to shock wave, lithotripsy. It has a very high stone free rate. However, retrograde displacement of a calculus can occur during irrigation to maintain patency and vision, or…
Health Benetits From Purple Tomatoes
Scientists have expressed genes from snapdragon in tomatoes to grow purple tomatoes high in health-protecting anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are naturally occurring pigments found at particularly high levels in berries such as blackberry, cranberry and chokeberry. Scientists are investigating ways to increase…
Antisocial Behaviour In Kids Key To Alcohol Trouble In Teens, UK
It is not levels of underage drinking, but early signs of antisocial behaviour that best predict future alcohol-related trouble and continued alcohol use by young people. This conclusion is drawn from a study led by Robert Young of the Medical…
RTX Healthcare Receives FDA 510k Market Clearance For Telehealth Monitor
RTX Healthcare announced a 510k market clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use the RTX3370 Telehealth Monitor in the US. The Telehealth Monitor is a wireless device designed specifically to improve the provision of healthcare to…
UK To Lead The Way With Picture Warnings On Tobacco Packets
Graphic images illustrating the devastating effects that tobacco can have on health will be printed on all tobacco packets from next year Health Secretary Alan Johnson announced last day. The 15 images to be used were chosen following a consultation…
Developmental Psychology Section Annual Conference 2007, UK
Various aspects of child development are to be explored by psychologists as they gather to hear the latest research in their field. The 2007 Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society’s Developmental Psychology Section held within the custom-built lecture halls…
Vital Options International, ASTRO Partner To Raise Awareness Of Cancer Survivorship, USA
As part of its continued effort to give back to the cancer communities in the cities visited during its annual scientific meeting, the Fairfax, Virginia-based American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) is partnering with Vital Options International to…
Inhaling Nitric Oxide Helps Liver Transplant Success
Administering inhaled nitric oxide (NO) during surgery helps protect liver transplant patients from organ failure, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The colorless gas improves post-surgical liver function by minimizing reperfusion…
Dia-B Achieves Major Clinical Milestone By Detecting Its Diabetes Drug Compound ISF402 In Blood
Dia-B Tech Limited (ASX:DIA) has achieved a major clinical milestone of its ISF402 diabetes drug development by confirming its detection in the bloodstream of trial patients. Peptides and proteins already existing in the bloodstream often mask small peptide drugs, making…
Web Adverts Not Clear To Children, UK
When viewing web pages children have difficulty telling the difference between adverts and non-adverts. This is the finding of Ms Moondale Ali and Dr Mark Blades from the University of Sheffield who presented their findings on Wednesday 29 August 2007,…
Society Launches Practice Based Commissioning Guide, UK
A new document, Practice based commissioning: A resource for community pharmacists in England, will be launched this week by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. The guide provides Local Pharmaceutical Committees and community pharmacists with the knowledge to effectively…
Countries Urged To Be More Vigilant About Food Safety
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and WHO are urging all countries to strengthen their food safety systems and to be far more vigilant with food producers and traders. Recent food safety incidents — like the discovery of the industrial…
HealthDirect Australia Begins Operation
From 25 July 2007, people in the Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory and Western Australia can call a 24 hours a day, seven days a week call centre for health advice. The number for the National Health Call Centre Network…
Australian Red Cross Blood Service Relocation
The Commonwealth Government will provide funding of up to $99 million to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS) to help the service relocate and upgrade their blood processing and testing headquarters in Sydney. Commonwealth, state and territory governments have…
D.C. Denies Prostate Cancer Vaccine, Provenge: Dendreon (WA) Not FDA To Blame
Many in the prostate cancer community are still outraged over the FDA’s decision to deny approval for the immunotherapy drug Provenge. Some have even gone as far as to make threats against Howard I. Scher of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center…
National Breast Cancer Foundation Unveils Innovative Web Site For Survivors
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.(R) (NBCF) has launched an innovative new Web site, http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org, that inspires and educates, with the best online social network community available today for breast cancer patients, survivors and their families and friends. Since 1991 NBCF…
OraSure Donation Helps Project HOPE And Network Of Stigma-Free Services Launch An HIV Detection Campaign Using Rapid Oral Tests In Mexico City
The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and Project HOPE are the recipients of 2,000 HIV rapid detection test kits that will be distributed among members of a new stigma-free network of HIV/AIDS service providers in the Mexico City metropolitan area…
Junior Doctor Tells Of Job Application Despair, BMA News, UK
The junior doctor who heckled former secretary Patricia Hewitt on BBC1’s Question Time has told of his heartbreak over the failed recruitment process. London SHO in cardiology Philip Smith said his passionate and emotional heckling of Ms Hewitt last month…
Respiratory Ailments Leading Reasons Why ER Doctors Hospitalize Children And Teens, USA
About 3 of every 10 children and teens who are admitted to the hospital from the emergency room have asthma, pneumonia, acute bronchitis or another respiratory disorder, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research…
Clare Brown, Chief Executive Of Infertility Network UK Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Clare Brown, Chief Executive of the Infertility Network UK (I N UK) is to be presented with the World Fertility Awareness Month Lifetime Achievement Award at the occasion of the 23rd annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction…
Food Safety Controls: Almost Half Of Rapid Alert System Notifications Concern Imports Rejected At EU Border
About 45% of notifications to the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in 2006 concerned products from third countries which were blocked at the border by EU control authorities when the risks were identified. EU Health Commissioner…
General Optical Council – News From Council Meeting, 28 June 2007GOC Supports Early Move To Independent Adjudication Body
The General Optical Council recently gave its formal support to transferring responsibility for hearings to a new Independent Adjudication Body at the earliest opportunity. The new body will be set up as a result of recommendations in the Government’s White…
American Pharmacists Association Seeks Nominations For The Gloria Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor Award
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announces that nominations are now being accepted for the Gloria Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor Award. The award will be presented at the APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego, California, March 14 – 17,…
Alcohol Related Hospital Admissions Doubled In Last 10 Years According To Latest Official Figures, UK
The latest compendium of figures issued recently by the independent provider of official health and social care statistics, the Information Centre (The IC) show how hospital admissions specifically related to alcohol consumption have more than doubled in the last 10…
BMA Granted Judicial Review Over GP Pensions,UK
The British Medical Association is taking the government to court to challenge the Secretary of State’s decision to cap the pensions of GPs. As the BMA met for its Annual Representatives Meeting (ARM) in Torquay, news came through that leave…
Streamlining The System For NHS Continuing Care, UK
Thousands of people in England are likely to receive more help towards their care costs, said Care Services Minister, Ivan Lewis, a few days ago. The new National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare, published recently, has been developed in close…