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NHS translation bill 'tops £23m' - 06/02/2012

The NHS in England spends £59,000 a day on translating documents and providing interpreters, according to a health think tank. - read more...

Campaign to cut smoking in cars - 06/02/2012

A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when carrying children - and which could pave the way for a ban - is launched by the Welsh government. - read more...

'Birth defect risk' for diabetics - 06/02/2012

The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests. - read more...

'A little too much drink' warning - 05/02/2012

Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning. - read more...

Malaria toll 'is twice as high' - 03/02/2012

The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet. - read more...

News from CNN Health

What to expect at well-child visits - 06/02/2012

Well-child visits have changed since you were a kid. Find out what pediatricians will be checking for. - read more...

N.Y. town still baffled by mysterious tics - 04/02/2012

In the New York town of LeRoy, more than a dozen people have suddenly developed uncontrollable twitching and verbal tics. - read more...

Contentious meeting reflects N.Y. community divided by medical mystery - 04/02/2012

A community meeting Saturday at a school where over a dozen children have developed tic-like symptoms quickly became contentious, further dividing an already-polarized community. - read more...

Exclusive: Doctors cheating in dermatology exams - 03/02/2012

Doctors studying to become dermatologists have, for years, shared exam questions by memorizing and writing them down after the test to become board certified, CNN has confirmed. - read more...

Head-trauma suits against NFL increase - 05/02/2012

A nasty collision during a kickoff in 1997 left Kevin Turner seeing stars. - read more...

News from Google Health

Diabetes quadruples birth defects risk, say researchers - BBC News - 06/02/2012

Zee NewsDiabetes quadruples birth defects risk, say researchersBBC NewsBy James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, researchers say. The Newcastle University study, published in the journal Diabetologia, analysed data from more ...Diabetes quadruples birth defect risk, mums to be warnedOnMedicaWomen with diabetes warned to take precautions when having a babyThe GuardianDiabetes 'increases risk - read more...

NHS translation bill tops £23m, says 2020 Health - BBC News - 06/02/2012

BBC NewsNHS translation bill tops £23m, says 2020 HealthBBC NewsThe NHS in England spends £59000 a day on translating documents and providing interpreters, according to a health think tank. A Freedom of Information request by 2020 Health showed the total bill topped £23m last year - an increase of 17% since 2007, ...£60000 a day lost in translationThe Press AssociationNHS pays out £64000 a day on translation servicesAOL Lifestyle UKNHS spends £23m a year on translatorsTelegraph.co.ukKent O - read more...

Two large glasses of wine a day triples cancer risk - Insideireland.ie - 06/02/2012

Telegraph.co.ukTwo large glasses of wine a day triples cancer riskInsideireland.ieBy Sarah Greer Research has shown that the risk of developing mouth cancer triples from drinking two large glasses of wine – two strong pints of beer – a day. The findings came as it emerged cancer was responsible for almost half of all deaths in ...Regular drinking can cause heart disease, stroke and cancerHealthinsurance.co.ukTwo glasses of wine a day triples risk of mouth cancerThe IndependentTwo glasses of - read more...

Welsh govt aims to protect children from in-car smoking - Netdoctor - 06/02/2012

BBC NewsWelsh govt aims to protect children from in-car smokingNetdoctorThe Welsh government has launched a new campaign aimed at protecting children from second-hand smoke in cars. Findings from the Health Behaviour in School Aged Children survey show that one in five Welsh children, aged 11 to 16, were exposed to smoke ...Welsh Government launches shock advertising campaign to stop parents smoking ...WalesOnlineWelsh government targets smoking in cars when children presentBBC NewsAnti-smoking - read more...

Have views on NHS reform shifted? - BBC News - 06/02/2012

Mirror.co.ukHave views on NHS reform shifted?BBC NewsLast June the Today programme spoke to Dr Michael Dixon, chair of the NHS Alliance, who supports the government's proposed reforms of the NHS and Dr John Lister, director of the Health Emergency campaign group, who opposes them.These foolish NHS reforms will hurt patient careEvening StandardHealthcare Bill will cost 6000 nurses their jobs, Labour claimsOnMedicaReforms will axe 6000 nursing postsNursing in PracticeLeft Foot Forward& - read more...

News from eHealth News EU

NHS Surrey Commissions Risk Stratification Tool from Docobo Ltd to Reduce Unplanned Admissions

Innovative technology developed by UK company Docobo Ltd, will support NHS Surrey in their initiatives to manage patients at home and reduce hospital admissions. NHS Surrey has commissioned Docobo Ltd to supply its new risk stratification tool, ArtemusICS™, that will enable GP practices in Surrey to better target their resources to deliver better outcomes for the 1.2 million people living in Surrey. <a - read more...

CompuGroup Medical Strengthens its Market Position in Italy

<img src="http://www.ehealthnews.eu/images/stories/industry/compugroup_medical.gif" alt="CompuGroup Medical" align="right" class="caption" />CompuGroup Medical signed a contract to purchase all shares in Effepieffe srl. via its Italian subsidiary CompuGroup Medical Italia spa. The company counts around 8,000 general practitioners as its customers and ranks number three in the provision of ambulatory information systems in Italy. <a - read more...

Denmark Selects InterSystems HealthShare for Countrywide Health Information Exchange

<img src="http://www.ehealthnews.eu/images/stories/industry/intersystems.gif" alt="InterSystems" align="right" class="caption" />InterSystems Corporation, a global leader in software for connected care, announced that InterSystems HealthShare™ has been chosen to support health information exchange (HIE) throughout Denmark. <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/W9tdXqnQP4EBtJz4JEA77BBMyqk/0/da"><img - read more...

Birmingham City Council Showcases City-Wide Telecare Programme at Telecare Service Launch

<img src="http://www.ehealthnews.eu/images/stories/industry/tunstall.jpg" alt="Tunstall" align="right" class="caption" />Birmingham City Council has launched its large-scale, city-wide telecare service in partnership with Tunstall. The service, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, will benefit up to 25,000 people over the next three years <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VpHzoAjej7K9JNSHpGp6tUIgo3U/0/da"><img - read more...

Clinical Decision Support in Oncology: From Chemotherapy Planning to Collaborative Specialist Networks

7 February 2012, 3pm Central European Time. This HIMSS Europe webinar provides theoretic background as well as practical insights from Onkologikoa, a specialized Oncology hospital, as well as MedicalExchange Medting, which offers a family of web products for eHealth, from collaboration platforms to online medical viewers. <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BGOQF4Ou-sS1EZX039ksJlAoBqY/0/da"><img - read more...

News from Innovation in Textiles

Cleanroom installation at National Nonwovens

National Nonwovens has installed a 2.4 meter air-laid needle punch nonwoven line which is strategically located in a contained, clean-room environment. Production on the line is currently focused on, but is not limited to, the manufacturing of medical products. ... - read more...

Oerlikon expands Sauber F1 partnership

Swiss high-tech group Oerlikon has now become a Premium Partner of the Sauber F1 Team. The group, which owns Oerlikon Textile, is intensifying its involvement with the Swiss racing team, and the Oerlikon logo will be prominently displayed on both sides of the upper engine cover of the new Sauber C31-Ferrari as well as on team gear and equipment. ... - read more...

Medical applications for Smart Fabrics

Vicki Barbur, VP Research and Development, M-Segment, at Cardinal Health will be presenting ‘Materials in Medicine: The Need for Smart, High Performance Textiles ‘at Smart Fabrics 2012. Organisers IntertechPira asked Vicki to share some of her insights on the industry, specifically in terms of medical applications for smart fabrics.... - read more...

Hologenix develops new science advisory board

Hologenix, manufacturer of Celliant, a responsive textile technology for apparel, bedding and veterinary products, has announced the formation of a Science Advisory Board. ... - read more...

China Technical Textiles: Key producers and market trends to 2015

The world market for technical textiles was estimated at US$127.2bn in 2010, with Asia accounting for US$59.9bn, or 47% of the total. China, which is now the world’s largest producer of technical textiles in volume terms, is estimated to have around 11% of the industry’s total global exports by value. Moreover, China’s apparent consumption is forecast to grow at around 10% a year to 2015, and the country will continue to be a significant importer, particularly for high-tech products.... - read more...

News from Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Stars Pound The Pavement In London Marathon

35,000 people set off through the English rain yesterday in the third biggest London Marathon ever held. And a handful of celebrities slipped on their running shoes, polished off their pedometers, and sweated their way along the 26 mile course for charity. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay managed to compete in his ninth marathon with very little of his trademark bad language, and completed the race in just under three hours. “It doesn’t get any easier,” said the Micheli - read more...

Stars Gather For Cystic Fibrosis Benefit

A cold London night was made a little warmer on Thursday, when a host of stars came out to raise money for sufferers of a chronic genetic disease. The “Liv” Gala and Auction was held on January 31, with 420 guests paying up to $2,500 to attend the black tie event. The evening, which included performances by British comedians David Walliams, Matt Lucas, and Jimmy Carr, rasied over $4 million, with proceeds to be split between the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in England and the Cystic - read more...