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June 2006 - Posts
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Six newspapers reported on a pill that helps to reduce body fat on 29 June 2006. The newspaper articles seem to be based on a press release from the drug manufacturer. It is not possible to comment on the validity of the research which has not yet been published in full.
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A new independent charitable trust is bringing together the alcohol industry, medical professionals and government experts to reduce the health and social problems caused by alcohol misuse.
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Beta-blockers are no longer to be recommended as a routine 'first line' therapy for blood pressure control, reported four newspapers (28 June 2006). The newspapers accurately reported the NICE guidelines and referred to one of the previously published trials of patients with high blood pressure.
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This NKW is being launched at the National Osteoporosis Society's Annual Conference on 25th June, along with the launch of the NLH Specialist Library for Trauma & Orthopaedics.
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An extract from a Peruvian plant can speed up the healing of wounds, reported The Guardian (23 June 2003). The newspaper accurately reports the findings of a laboratory study involving mice, in which oleanolic acid was found to speed up wound healing. These findings cannot be applied to people at present.
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A handheld device can 'zap' away migraine pain before it starts, reported The Times (22 June 2006). The report appears to be based on a press release of a conference presentation, but it is not possible to evaluate the reliability of the findings as insufficient details are available.
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Treatment for patients with heart attacks in England and Wales is now better than anywhere else in the world and is continuing to improve, according to new figures published on 22 June.
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This week saw the launch of the first ever World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, designed to raise awareness of physical and psychological abuse of older people and how it can be prevented.
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National Knowledge Week for Diabetic Retinopathy 11 - 17 June 2006.
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CHAINs (Contact, Help, Advice and Information Networks) are free, multi-professional online networks for people working in health and social care.
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A new report shows that the NHS has achieved record improvements in the quality of care and waiting times over the last six months. It also states that the NHS is on track to achieve financial balance by the end of this year.
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