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Maggi to take on 14 marathons in 14 days for charity
A STUDENT from Hinton St George is not just taking on a marathon fundraiser, but a 14-marathon fundraiser. Maggi Broadbent, 21, will start her challenge on Friday 13 August from her home in Dinnington to raise money for Diabetes UK.
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co...._take_on_14_marathons_in_14_days_for_charity/
New 'superbug' found in UK hospitals
NDM-1 has been found in E.coli bacteria A new superbug that is resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics has entered UK hospitals, experts warn. They say bacteria that make an enzyme called NDM-1 have travelled back with NHS patients who went abroad to countries like India and Pakistan for treatments such as cosmetic surgery.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10925411
New brain scan to diagnose autism
The computer scan shows up a distinctive pattern associated with autism A brain scan that detects autism in adults could mean much more straightforward diagnosis of the condition, scientists say. Experts at King's College London said the scan - tested on 40 people - identified tiny but crucial signs of autism, only detectable by computer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10929032
Spending cuts will affect cancer targets, research suggests
One in four leading hospitals could miss key cancer targets due to budget cuts in the NHS, documents suggest. Annual plans submitted to Monitor, the foundation trust regulator, reportedly show that managers of 34 of the 129 foundation trusts believe they are at risk of missing waiting time targets. The documents forecast a drop in trusts? income for the first time, of between 0.8 and 1.1 per cent.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...-affect-cancer-targets-research-suggests.html
How a chill in the air can raise the risk of heart attacks
Cooling temperatures raise the risk of heart attacks, researchers warn. About 200 extra heart attacks are linked to each drop of 1c in outside temperature, a study shows. The highest risk is within two weeks of a reduction in average daily temperature, with the elderly and heart disease patients most vulnerable.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1302009/How-chill-air-raise-risk-heart-attacks.html
A STUDENT from Hinton St George is not just taking on a marathon fundraiser, but a 14-marathon fundraiser. Maggi Broadbent, 21, will start her challenge on Friday 13 August from her home in Dinnington to raise money for Diabetes UK.
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co...._take_on_14_marathons_in_14_days_for_charity/
New 'superbug' found in UK hospitals
NDM-1 has been found in E.coli bacteria A new superbug that is resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics has entered UK hospitals, experts warn. They say bacteria that make an enzyme called NDM-1 have travelled back with NHS patients who went abroad to countries like India and Pakistan for treatments such as cosmetic surgery.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10925411
New brain scan to diagnose autism
The computer scan shows up a distinctive pattern associated with autism A brain scan that detects autism in adults could mean much more straightforward diagnosis of the condition, scientists say. Experts at King's College London said the scan - tested on 40 people - identified tiny but crucial signs of autism, only detectable by computer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10929032
Spending cuts will affect cancer targets, research suggests
One in four leading hospitals could miss key cancer targets due to budget cuts in the NHS, documents suggest. Annual plans submitted to Monitor, the foundation trust regulator, reportedly show that managers of 34 of the 129 foundation trusts believe they are at risk of missing waiting time targets. The documents forecast a drop in trusts? income for the first time, of between 0.8 and 1.1 per cent.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...-affect-cancer-targets-research-suggests.html
How a chill in the air can raise the risk of heart attacks
Cooling temperatures raise the risk of heart attacks, researchers warn. About 200 extra heart attacks are linked to each drop of 1c in outside temperature, a study shows. The highest risk is within two weeks of a reduction in average daily temperature, with the elderly and heart disease patients most vulnerable.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1302009/How-chill-air-raise-risk-heart-attacks.html