PIP’s Former Head Behind Bars

Submitted by Anna Tomova on 2012, January 27 - 13:00

A latest report has unveiled that founder and former head of now obsolete Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) Company had been arrested for causing involuntary injury to thousands of women. It has been found that he has been restricted not to meet other former PIP executives.

Cancer Carers Must Acknowledge Entitled Benefits

Submitted by Bilyana Petrinska on 2012, January 27 - 12:58

While there would hardly be any second thought left that there must be all possible support given to those who are lending their services for the care of cancer patients, a survey report has revealed all in all a different picture.

Research Calls for Early Interventions in Autism

Submitted by Anna Tomova on 2012, January 27 - 12:56

While there is general perception that autism cannot be identified before a certain age, it has been told in a recent research that it is very much possible to track down the possible incidence of autism before time. For the research, researchers examined the brain scans of 104 children aged between six and 10 months and concluded that there could be early identification of autism in kids.

Health Secretary Calls for Supporting Child Healthcare Forum

Submitted by Bilyana Petrinska on 2012, January 27 - 12:55

In a recent report, it has been announced that there would be a new government forum formed totally dedicated to the health care needs of children and young people. The forum is said to be launched by the Department of Health so that the long term issues of children and young people could be managed.

Men at greater risk of mild memory loss than women: research

Submitted by Kamelia Markova on 2012, January 26 - 10:30

Men are more likely than women to develop mild memory loss that leads to Alzheimer’s disease, a new research published in the journal Neurology revealed.

According to the research, men had up to twice the risk of suffering mild memory loss and other brain skills like planning complex tasks in later part of life.

Newham Hospital writes off 96% of what it owed by foreign patients

Submitted by Petrinska on 2012, January 26 - 09:40

A Freedom of Information request has revealed that hospitals in London are writing off most of what they are owed by foreign patients who are not entitled to NHS’ free care.

According to a report published BBC London, Newham Hospital Trust wrote off 96 per cent of what it had owed by foreign patients last year.

Catholic Healthcare West is Now Dignity Health

Submitted by Anna Tomova on 2012, January 25 - 13:14

As per reports, it has been revealed that US's fifth-largest healthcare system, Catholic Healthcare West, is going to change its name to Dignity Health. It is said that it is a part of restructuring which would help the organization achieve its aim of changing health care environment for the better.

Inner Speech Mechanism Can Help Autistic Kids

Submitted by Faye Abdellah on 2012, January 25 - 13:12

A British study has revealed that if autistic children are taught inner speech mechanism, and some simple tricks to think before speaking, then they could live their lives independently without depending much on others.

Nuffield Health Acquires Greens Health & Fitness

Submitted by Kamelia Markova on 2012, January 25 - 13:00

In a recent revelation, it has been told that Greens Health & Fitness has been acquired by Nuffield Health, the independent sector hospital provider and gym operator. However, the value of acquisition has not been disclosed yet.

Can NHS 111 Regain Its Gone Glory?

Submitted by Petrinska on 2012, January 25 - 12:58

In a recent survey report, it has been confirmed that the relevance of the urgent care telephone number NHS 111 seems to have lost somewhere now. Even there is not much interest shown by the new clinical commissioners who are actually responsible for making sure that the number is used across England in case of emergency.