News Items by Date - February 2009

1 February 2009Health of mothers and babies must remain paramount

1 February 2009Guardian of the genome's missing anti-cancer link uncovered

1 February 2009'Judge' gene blocks division of cancer-causing cells

1 February 2009Risks identified in common drug therapy

1 February 2009Childhood obesity and abuse

2 February 2009THT and Gaydar team up to offer online support group for men with HIV

2 February 2009Companies join voluntary ban on colours associated with hyperactivity

2 February 2009Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin

3 February 2009Monash research breakthrough to treat malaria

3 February 2009Roses are red, Violets are blue, One in ten have chlamydia, Don’t let it be you

4 February 2009RCN responds to news that polyclinics will employ “a nurse-led model of care”

4 February 2009RCN welcomes launch of DH dementia strategy

4 February 2009What happened to health?

4 February 2009GPs should not be rewarded for cutting referral rates, says BMA

4 February 2009Swinging 60s saw a rise in HPV related cancers

4 February 2009Child sun protection: Attitudes may be the key

4 February 2009World Cancer Day

5 February 2009Nurses call for clarity in response to government review on NHS top-ups

5 February 2009Rangers Charity Foundation donates £100,000 to UNICEF

5 February 2009Pubs sign up to healthy eating

6 February 2009NSW Health urges caution this weekend

6 February 2009Aspirin cuts stomach cancer risk

6 February 2009Temozolomide sales reach $1 billion

6 February 2009UNICEF commends Sudan effort to end female genital mutilation

6 February 2009NSW Health urges caution this weekend

6 February 2009Health and Medical Researchers Win $108 Million in Grants

7 February 2009NSW Health urges continued caution this weekend

8 February 2009Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

9 February 2009Antony Cotton and THT say get it on this Valentine’s Day

9 February 2009Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2009 - every woman is invited

9 February 2009Views wanted on astaxanthin extract

9 February 2009Ancient DNA providing answers for tomorrow

9 February 2009New course helps people with HIV in East Sussex

10 February 2009Senate Passes Economic Stimulus Bill With Health Care Provisions

10 February 2009AMA Applauds Senate for Investing in Health Care Through Stimulus

10 February 2009Paul Weller set to perform at Cancer Research UK's Sound & Vision

10 February 2009Saturated fat campaign launched to tackle UK’s biggest killer

10 February 2009Agency provides tips on how to cut sat fat and reduce risk of heart disease

10 February 2009Youth alcohol and drug treatment services dealing with complex needs

10 February 2009Gene controllers crucial for cancer spread

10 February 2009Liz McClarnon gets Fashion Pulses Racing for Cancer Research UK

10 February 2009RCN welcomes recommendations for improvements to nutritional care

10 February 2009RCN announces Akinsanya Award 2009 shortlist

10 February 2009Zimbabwe education crisis worsens as schools remain closed

11 February 2009UK Study reveals high level of adverse drug reactions in hospitals

12 February 2009Exercise cuts colon cancer risk by a quarter

12 February 2009Watchdogs say NHS must do more to help heal young offenders

12 February 2009Watchdogs urge NHS to improve healthcare in prison

12 February 2009safefood's response to European Food Safety Authority opinion

12 February 2009AMA: Ruling Shows More Evidence of No Connection Between Vaccines and Autism

12 February 2009BMA launches new handbook for Salaried GPs

12 February 2009THT Young Leaders fund sex and relationships service for people with disabilities in Barnsley

12 February 2009Lack of healthcare information threatens patient safety, say leading health agencies

13 February 2009Breast cancer rates fall as women abandon HRT

13 February 2009RCN welcomes Child Health Strategy

13 February 2009Terrence Higgins Trust gives over 35s safer sex lesson this Valentine’s Day

13 February 2009Watchdog warns East Yorkshire mental health hospital to improve the safety of patients

15 February 2009Fewer Adverse Outcomes with Private Hospital Births

15 February 2009Patients with schizophrenia at increased risk of metabolic syndrome

15 February 2009Schizophrenia: it’s not just “in the genes”

15 February 2009First immune 'danger receptor' found

16 February 2009AMA statement on the interim NHHRC report

16 February 2009Nurses to be consulted on assisted suicide

16 February 2009Agency seeks views on nutrition research

16 February 2009Watchdog calls on NHS to get responses to complaints 'right first time'

16 February 2009Restructuring of the Agency's Food Safety Group

17 February 2009AMA Commends CIGNA for Agreeing to Drop Ingenix Database

17 February 2009THT in Aberdeen asks people to walk on fire and help raise funds

17 February 2009Experts predict 20% drop in lung cancer rate

17 February 2009More children victims of the conflict in Sri Lanka, says UNICEF

17 February 2009Agency seeks views on food contaminant regulations

17 February 2009Rethink required to reduce child mortality in developing countries

17 February 2009Dental Health Failing in the Bus

18 February 2009Asians have lowest mortality rates in elderly

18 February 2009Plans to involve patients in local healthcare decisions are failing

18 February 2009Bounce Snack Foods recalls protein balls

18 February 2009Kiwis Living Longer Helped by Better Healthcare

18 February 2009Private Health Insurance Membership – December Quarter

19 February 2009New guidelines will help patients plan their future care

19 February 2009National Men’s Health Policy Forums

19 February 2009Cancer Research UK launches first super cancer centre in Birmingham

19 February 2009UNICEF supports release of children from armed groups in CAR

19 February 2009Mini survey provides update on consumers' views

20 February 2009Whangarei Dairy Owner Prosecuted Under Smokefree Environments Act

20 February 2009RCN welcomes appointment of new NHS Confederation Chief Executive

20 February 2009Iceland recalls cocktail sausage rolls

20 February 2009Team approach vital for primary health care: Researchers

21 February 2009Maternity Services Report

23 February 2009BMA launches campaign to promote fair trade of medical supplies

23 February 2009Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week 2009

23 February 2009THT launches 'Out In School'

23 February 2009Nurses to tackle social exclusion

23 February 2009IKEA donates $48 million to child health and survival programmes

23 February 2009TRS Wholesale Co Ltd withdraws some golden sultana raisins

24 February 2009Tackling human cost of alcohol misuse requires tough action

24 February 2009THT and PALS

24 February 2009One or two drinks a day increase the risk of cancer in women

24 February 2009New Zealand: a laggard in control of marketing unhealthy food to children

24 February 2009Screening cuts cervical cancer rates by half

25 February 2009Outdoor workers exposed to high UV radiation levels

25 February 2009Liverpool among new breed of super cancer centres

25 February 2009Drug resistance could set back malaria control success

25 February 2009AMA Applauds Obama's Commitment to Health System Reform

25 February 2009THT holds Young Leaders Conference on Sex and Relationships

25 February 2009Vegetarian World recalls some of its Hebrew National Soups and Beans in Tomato

26 February 2009Research shows high rates of giardia and cryptosporidium in NZ

26 February 2009President's Budget Affirms Commitment to Health System Reform

26 February 2009RCN comments on new obesity statistics

26 February 2009Campaign to prevent child recruitment launched in Sri Lanka

26 February 2009FSA described as 'model regulator' by independent campaigning group

26 February 2009Disadvantaged pupils face struggle to gain access to medical school, says BMA

26 February 2009Workshops on the use of third party conformity assessment bodies for medical devices

27 February 2009Leading health organisations join forces to launch research academy

27 February 2009Many cancers could be prevented across the globe: Landmark report

27 February 2009Polio immunisation campaign launched in West Africa

27 February 2009Further increase in Cryptosporidiosis cases

27 February 2009Grants for hygiene and healthy eating initiatives

27 February 2009Unilever withdraws some ice cream

27 February 2009Mosquito-borne disease risk in the north of WA

27 February 2009Domino Kidney Donations Key to Reduced Waiting List

27 February 2009Deciphering motor neuron disease