Three CCGs Take Part in NHS CB’s Authorization Process
Submitted by Neeraj Shahane on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:52
It has been found through a recent report that three CCGs in London have decided to come forward and participate in the first wave of authorization applications.
Decline in Mortality Rates Linked With Cancer Since the Past Few Decades
Submitted by Pallavi Sharma on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 08:28
As per recent reports, it has been reported that since the past few decades, there has been a decline in mortality rate associated with cancer. Statistical reports estimate that since the past 40 years, number of people dying at the age of 50s due to cancer in on a downward trend.
NHS Worcestershire Remains Optimistic About performance
Submitted by Pallavi Sharma on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:45
As per reports, it has been revealed that Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has to pay £21 million as a part of their old debts. Though the amount is too big, the head of the trust said that they will continue to deliver quality performance.
Botox Approved For Introduction in NHS for Treating Chronic Migraine Patients
Submitted by Neeraj Shahane on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 07:46
Botox may soon be used for treating chronic migraine patients. In a draft of its final guidelines to NHS, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice), has commented that the health service will soon be introducing the drug. However, it has claimed that if no appeals are raised against its introduction, then by June NHS will be assisting migraine patients with the drug.
UK Residents Psychologically Dependent on Sleeping Pills; NHS forced to Spends Millions
Submitted by Pallavi Sharma on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 08:28
As per recent findings, it has been illustrated that demand for sleeping pills has risen since the past several years; as a consequence, the NHS had to spend nearly £50 million last year on these drugs.
Patient Misdiagnosed For Urine Infection, When He Had a Fracture in His Spine
Submitted by Neeraj Shahane on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 12:24
In a recent case of hospital neglect, it was seen that a patient had been misdiagnosed to have a urine infection, when he was suffering from a fractured spine. The man’s condition worsened so much so that he was left in a wheel chair.
