News Items by Date - January 2009

1 January 2009Scientists find new way to 'track' response to cancer drugs

5 January 2009Statement by HRM Queen Rania on the children of Gaza

5 January 2009RCN pays tribute to Jill Crawford, outgoing NMC President

5 January 2009Public health expert joins the AMA as vice president of science, medicine and public health

5 January 2009Patient Experience Survey is misleading and flawed, says BMA

5 January 2009Climate change and food research needed

6 January 2009BMA response to 2009 foundation programme recruitment figures

6 January 2009UNICEF statement on the crisis in Gaza

6 January 2009UNICEF delivers supplies for children of Gaza

6 January 2009Agency consulting on sustainable fish advice

7 January 2009GP leaders launch new guidance for GPs on pandemic flu

7 January 2009Skin cancer puts people at higher risk of new cancer

7 January 2009UK survival for children's bone cancer lowest in Western Europe

7 January 2009Research tender opportunities

8 January 2009Six diverse groups unite in nationwide call for health care reform as key to economic reform

8 January 2009RCN calls for Banks to pass on the interest rate cut to ease the hardship faced by many this winter

8 January 2009Life-saving supplies delivered in Gaza during short ceasefire

8 January 2009AMA: Patients and physicians prevail over health insurer

9 January 2009The Commission finds improvement in infection control at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS trust

9 January 2009London surfers raise money for UNICEF on Dakar challenge

9 January 2009RCN responds to mixed-sex wards report

9 January 2009UNICEF statement regarding the humanitarian operation in Gaza

12 January 2009RCN urges senior managers to take note of the lessons learnt at Maidstone

12 January 2009Scientists unlock secret to overeating

12 January 2009'Defence' gene reveals how oestrogen fuels cancer

12 January 2009Views wanted on Touchi extract

13 January 2009BMA response to consultation on the Quality and Outcomes Framework

13 January 2009RCN appoints new Public Health Adviser

13 January 2009Australian study linking use of mouthwash to oral cancer

13 January 2009Student debt presents biggest challenge to increasing social mobility in medicine

13 January 2009Government must address flaws in its health reforms says, BMA

13 January 2009Potential treatment for hearing problem wins HRB prize at BT Young Scientists competition

13 January 2009RCN calls on government to prioritise high quality care following MPs report

13 January 2009RCN appoints new occupational health lead

14 January 2009Checklist helps reduce surgical complications, deaths

14 January 2009Nurses praised for delivering quality care in A & E

14 January 2009World breakthrough in treating premature babies

14 January 2009Revised National Control Plan published

14 January 2009AMA applauds House vote for kids' health care

14 January 2009Patients praise quality of care at A&E finds healthcare watchdog

15 January 2009RCN welcomes WHO Surgical Safety Checklist requirement

15 January 2009AMA claims victory with record-breaking settlement in case against insurer

15 January 2009Liability concerns may harm public health emergency response

15 January 2009Staff praised as C. Difficile infections continue to fall

15 January 2009First steps in providing nutrition information for consumers eating out

15 January 2009Healthcare watchdog commends NHS progress as C.Difficile rates fall

15 January 2009Pregnancy 300 times deadlier in least developed world

15 January 2009UNICEF's Ann Veneman calls for humanitarian access in Gaza

16 January 2009Doctors' careers must not be jeopardised by failure of paediatrics applications system

16 January 2009THT holds free workshops on sex and drugs for gay men

16 January 2009Concern about personal care budgets, but tobacco control measures good news

16 January 2009South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust must improve

16 January 2009UNICEF aid for Gaza arriving, despite challenges

16 January 2009Agency warns against Fangocur mineral drink

19 January 2009Schools Across Australia Demonstrate Benefits of Fresh Food

19 January 2009Le Méridien Hotels joins 'Check Out for Children' partnership

19 January 2009Breast cancer four times more likely in women with strong family history

19 January 2009RCN calls for improvements to nutritional care

19 January 2009Non-dieting approach reaps health and well-being benefits

20 January 2009Are weight and obesity disabling our children?

20 January 2009Scientists find key to blood vessel 'sprouting' and stability

20 January 2009RCN welcomes free prescriptions for cancer patients

20 January 2009Cure for the Middle-age Spread

21 January 2009First '3D movie' of tumour protein gives new drug hope

21 January 2009WHO receives funds for children's medicines research with UNICEF

21 January 2009Kevin Rudd opens asbestos research centre

21 January 2009People with Type 2 Diabetes lose weight in free UOW group programs

21 January 2009Chemotherapy boosts survival rates for pancreatic cancer

21 January 2009Magnesium sulphate protects babies against cerebral palsy

21 January 2009Microbot motors fit to swim human arteries

21 January 2009NHS Constitution – feelgood factor not enough, says BMA

21 January 2009Monash enters into international collaboration to support cancer research

21 January 2009RCN welcomes launch of NHS Constitution

21 January 2009Campaigners 'flash squat' at the seat of power

22 January 2009RCN responds to new ONS alcohol statistics

22 January 2009NHS Humanitarian Fund announces £45,000 for health projects in the developing world

22 January 2009New rules for 'gluten free' foods

22 January 2009$2.5 Million for New Scholarships to Boost Health Services in the Bush

22 January 2009Better maternity services at Newham University Hospitals NHS Trust

22 January 2009Master of Acupuncture now on offer at Southern Cross University

22 January 2009Health care will be a headache for Obama

23 January 2009BMA response to surgeons' survey on junior doctors' hours

23 January 2009HPV immunisation programme starts in schools

23 January 2009Lighthouse Gala Auction

23 January 2009UNICEF condemns attacks on schools in Pakistan

23 January 2009Agency and ESRC call for dietary research

24 January 2009Larabar recalls all peanut butter snack bars

26 January 2009Agency seeks nominee to Veterinary Products Committee

27 January 2009BMA shares IT concerns with Public Accounts Committee

27 January 2009THT urges Leeds not to give their loved ones an unwanted gift this Valentine’s Day

27 January 2009UNICEF appeals for over $1 billion for children in emergencies

27 January 2009Climate change health research welcomed

27 January 2009Near field laser 'tweezers' reveal new vista for medical diagnosis

27 January 2009Improving trends in 12-year survival after heart attack - study

27 January 2009Doctors still having problems with Choose and Book, BMA research shows

27 January 2009THT report to police on HIV transmission gives evidence for change

27 January 2009RCN calls for action on midwifery recruitment

27 January 2009RCN responds to NHS salary survey

27 January 2009UNICEF provides educational supplies and safe spaces in Gaza

27 January 2009UNICEF calls for an end to abductions and attacks in DR Congo

28 January 2009RCN welcomes new plans to tackle mixed sex accommodation

28 January 2009RCN responds to launch of NHS Saving Carbon, Improving Health Strategy

28 January 2009Beyond Sport launches awards for inspirational sports projects

28 January 2009Levels of metals and other elements from the 2006 Total Diet Study

28 January 2009Identifying mobility needs of older Australians

28 January 2009$12 Million Rural Health Construction and Equipment Boost

29 January 2009Local drug treatment networks score top ratings in national review

29 January 2009Supporting calls for health infrastructure spending

29 January 2009Perth study finds heart attack chemical in marathon runners

29 January 2009Summer studentships’ health research results

29 January 2009Fundraiser tackles seven summits challenge for UNICEF

29 January 2009Visionary test a sight for sick eyes

30 January 2009Some Bovetti dark chocolate contains milk protein

30 January 2009Increasing number of children injured in fighting in Sri Lanka

30 January 2009Global, national efforts urgently intensified to control Zimbabwe cholera outbreak

30 January 2009US peanut company extends recall

30 January 2009New GP Figures Show Importance Of Workforce Initiatives

30 January 2009New GP Figures Show Importance Of Workforce Initiatives

31 January 2009Contribution of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender doctors to the NHS, recognised by BMA

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