First-Ever Surgery to Restore Movement of Paralyzed Hand Successful

Submitted by Anna Tomova on 2012, May 16 - 10:18

As per recent reports, it has been subjected that US surgeons have operated a paralyzed hand of an old man in such a way that its movement has been restored. It has been reported that the surgeons joined the non-operational nerve of the 71-year-old man, who paralyzed the lower-limb arm during a car accident, with a working nerve of upper arm.

Lansley Wants To Introduce Personalized Midwife Concept

Submitted by Faye Abdellah on 2012, May 16 - 10:15

As per reports, it has been revealed that the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, has been working to bring positive changes in the care that is being provided to expecting mothers. Lansley said that he wants that every pregnant lady should have individual midwife.

Britain Mulls Introducing Fat Tax

Submitted by Kamelia Markova on 2012, May 16 - 10:13

As per reports, it has been revealed that the UK has been witnessing a significant rise in the number of obese people. Not only adults, but children also have been suffering from it.

NICE Revises Guidelines on Advance Prostate Cancer Drug Zytiga

Submitted by Petrinska on 2012, May 16 - 10:08

As per reports, it has been revealed that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has changed its stance on the advance prostate cancer drug Zytiga. Initially, they rejected the use of the drug as it costs the NHS about 3,000 a month and was said to be non cost-effective.

Girl Dies Due To Under Diagnosis of Tuberculosis

Submitted by Anna Tomova on 2012, May 15 - 10:42

It has been recently revealed in a report that a teenager died due to tuberculosis, which went on to become so terrible because the doctors could not find out what was wrong with her. It was not just one doctor but many whom she got herself examined but they were not able to detect her tuberculosis, until it was too late.

Cancer Deaths Have Decreased to a Considerable Extent

Submitted by Faye Abdellah on 2012, May 15 - 10:37

It has been recently revealed in a report that the figures collected recently are of the view that there has been a reduction in the rates of people dying due to cancer. The researchers are of the view that the rates of cancer related deaths have become a record low recently.

Increase in Alcohol Rates Subjected To Bring About a Change in Human Life

Submitted by Kamelia Markova on 2012, May 15 - 10:35

As per recent reports, it has been proposed that alcohol will cost 50p per unit by next April. It is being expected that the rise in cost will definitely affect sales of cheap wine, spirits, cider and beer.

Health Secretary’s Claims Termed Not to Be True

Submitted by Petrinska on 2012, May 15 - 10:33

As per recent reports, it has been subjected that Mr. Andrew Lansley has been termed as a liar after he declared in an annual conference at Royal College of Nursing that clinical staff has increased far since 2010. As per his statistics, 3,000 more nurses and 4,000 doctors have been enrolled for health services since 2010.

IVF Toxic Drugs Might be Risky for a Child and Mother

Submitted by Petrinska on 2012, May 14 - 10:55

It is not for the first time when it has come into light that IVF procedures are highly used in the UK. However, it is for the first time that it has been said that doctors use toxic drugs to increase the success rates.

Welsh Language Acting As A Hurdle For Doctors

Submitted by Anna Tomova on 2012, May 14 - 10:51

As per reports, it has been revealed that long waiting lines and shortage of staff, are two main stumbling blocks in front of the Welsh Government to improve patients care. The British Medical Association Wales said that the government needs to improve its basic frame work and then only it can achieve its desired result.