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BBC Health

UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind'

Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.

Non-stick pan 'cholesterol link'

Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link.

Bipolar 'not linked to violence'

People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests.

Diabetes drug advice 'not heeded'

A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it was recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns.

Junior medics 'leaving training'

Nearly one in four junior doctors drop out of their NHS training after two years, figures show.

Gum and heart link 'breakthrough'

Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease.

Reading Arabic 'hard for brain'

Israeli scientists believe they have identified why Arabic is particularly hard to learn to read.

'No evidence' implants are toxic

Tests on a type of breast implant filled with an unapproved gel have shown no evidence they are unsafe, UK experts say.

Research into age-related illness

Edinburgh scientists are attempting to find the trigger which leads older people to develop dementia.

Clue to egg flaws in older women

British scientists say they are closer to knowing why older women trying to fall pregnant are more likely to produce abnormal eggs.

Yahoo Health

FDA relents from midodrine withdrawal plan (AP)

AP - Federal regulators have backed off a plan to remove a Shire PLC low blood-pressure treatment from the market after warning in August that the drug has not been proven effective.

Picking right blood pressure medicine challenging (AP)

AP - It's hard to predict which pills will best lower which patient's high blood pressure, but researchers are hunting ways to better personalize therapy — perhaps even using a blood test.

Cholera outbreak in Cameroon 'worst in 20 years' (AP)

AP - UNICEF says more than 300 people have died in the West African nation of Cameroon from the country's worst cholera outbreak in 20 years.

WHO wants faster, more flu vaccine production (AP)

CVS employee Mambo Muntanga, left, receives a flu shot from nurse practitioner Susan Brown, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, in Rockville, Md. It's flu-shot season again, and for the first time health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated — and people 65 or older even can choose to try a new high-dose version. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP - The vaccine used to contain the recent swine flu pandemic was effective, but health authorities will need to ramp up the speed and volume of production during the next global outbreak, a World Health Organization official said Monday.

Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle (AP)

Robert Webster, chairman of the Department of Virology and Molecular Biology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., attends the Options for the Control of Influenza conference in Hong Kong Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 in Hong Kong. Webster urged health authorities around the world to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadlier than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

AP - A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.

Cholera kills 41 in Central African nation of Chad (AP)

AP - Health officials in Chad say an outbreak of cholera in the Central African nation has killed at least 41 people.

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Infants and preschoolers who don't get enough sleep at night are at increased risk for later childhood obesity, a new study suggests.

For Bonobo Males, Mom Is the Best Wingman (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - To most human males, the thought of your mother anywhere near your sex life is probably horrifying. Not so for the bonobo, one of our closest primate relatives. A new study confirms that hanging out with mom boosts male bonobos' chances of getting intimate with a fertile female.

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Keep Health in Mind When Planning School Day Menus (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- As parents prepare for their children's return to school, they need to remember that healthy meals and snacks are essential for learning.

MedPage Today

Sitting at Work Not Hazardous to Your Health (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Adverse health outcomes including cancer and cardiovascular disease can't be blamed on prolonged occupational sitting, at least not until additional clarifying research is done, a systematic review concluded.

Low-Carb Diet is Better When Rich in Veggies (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Eating a low-carbohydrate diet in which more fat and protein sources come from plants than animals may be protective against death, researchers say.

Parental Depression Common After Birth of Children (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- More than a third of mothers and a fifth of fathers experienced at least one episode of depression in the 12 years after the birth of a child, British researchers found.

Childhood Obesity Woes Linked to Too Little Sleep (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Late bedtimes may exact a hefty price by contributing to childhood obesity, results of a prospective longitudinal study showed.

'Magic Mushrooms' Possible Tx in End-Stage Cancer (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- The active ingredient in "magic mushrooms" -- psilocybin -- may be useful to treat the anxiety and stress associated with end-stage cancer, researchers suggest.

Nonstick Cookware May Raise Kids' Cholesterol (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Kids who eat food cooked in nonstick pots and pans may have higher levels of LDL cholesterol, a large cross-sectional study found.

Males at Greater Risk of Cognitive Impairment (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Mild cognitive impairment may be more common in men than in women, a new study shows.

Investigation Reveals More Woes for Rosiglitazone

On July 15 (MedPage Today) -- a day after the FDA completed two days of hearings on rosiglitazone (Avandia) -- a British advisory commission on drugs concluded that the product should be withdrawn from the market, according to an investigation conducted by BMJ.

Washington Week: Insurance, State Actions Top News

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Several studies highlighting insurance issues were released this week, including one on federal programs for kids and two others focused on employer-provided medical coverage.

FDA Approves New Eye Pressure Drop Formulation

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a new formulation of the drug bimatoprost (Lumigan) in a 0.01% solution as a first-line treatment to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Helplines

Local Helplines

INDEPENDENT INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Action for Blind People....................... 020 77328771

Age Concern, Kingston Upon Thames 020 8942 8256

Alcoholics Anonymous....................... 0845 769 7555

Alzheimer's Society............................ 020 8942 3873

Arthritis Care..................................... 020 8393 6799

Asthma Society................................. 0208942 7764

Chessington and Hook Voluntary Care 0208397 6298

Citizens Advice Bureau..................... 0870126 4019

Cocaine Anonymous......................... 020 72841123

Community Care Services..................02085476008

Crossroads....................................... 0208547 3870

Cruse-Bereavement Care................... 0208394 0169

Domestic Violence Unit (Police)........ 020 8247 5165

Drugline........................................... 01784465408

Drugs Problem Helpline.................... 01372 743434

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association 0118 9791911

Kaleidoscope................................... 020 8549 2681

Kingston Advocacy Group................ 020 85491028

Kingston Association of Disabled People 0208255 2444

Kingston Association for the Blind... 02083986002

Kingston Bereavement Service.......... 02085471552

Kingston Carers Network.................. 02085471614

Kingston Care Scheme..................... 02085496000

Kingston Community Health Council............ 02083998467

Kingston Mental Health Service Users Forum.. 020 8547 2319

Kingston Racial Equality Council..... 02085472332

Kingston Voluntary Action................ 0208255 3335

Kingston Women's Centre................ 020 85411941

Maiden Care Scheme........................ 020 89492233

Mediation in Divorce......................... 02088916860

MENCAP........................................... 020 89421715

MIND in Kingston............................. 020 8255 3939

New Maiden Club for the Hard of Hearing 020 8942 7989

Refugee Action.................................. 0208547 0115

Relate............................................... 020 85493318

Samaritans....................................... 02083996676

Social Services (South)..................... 0208547 6242

Surbiton Deaf Club............... (minicorn) 020 8399 2960

Surbiton and Tolworth Care Scheme. 02083997899

Victim Support................................. 02085473202

Women's Aid..................................... 020 83908431

Women's Refuge Crisis line.............. 0870 599 5443

STATUTORY INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Benefits Enquiry line......................... 0800 8822 00

Housing Benefit and Council Benefit

Helpline........................................... 02085475198

Income Support Enquiry Sine..

Kingston Community Care Services...................................

Kingston Hospital....................

Kingston Primary Care Patients Forum. Kingston Primary Care Trust....

...0148344 24 00 .... 02085476008 .... 02085467711 ....02088239370 ....020 82961381 0208339 8000

NHS Direct............................................ 08454647

Kingston Police................................ 020 85411212

Primary Care Support Service........... 020 83361400

Tax Credit Helpline........................... 0800 5975976

Tolworth Hospital............................. 020 83900102

GUIDE TO NATIONAL HELPLINES

Here are the freephone numbers of some of the larger national voluntary groups. There are many more that can give you help or advice. Ask your local Citizen's Advice Bureau, DIAL (national number given below), your local library, or the Health Information Service about them. "A Practical Guide for People with Learning Disabilities" and "A Practical Guide for Disabled People" from the Department of Health both contain a list of many organisations. For your free copy, write to the Department of Health, PO Box 777, London SE1 6XH.

Age Concern....................................... 0800009966

Alzheimer's Society........................... 020 73060606

British Council of Disabled People... 01332295 551

Cancer link......................................... 0800132905

Carers'National Helpline................... 0808808 7777

Caring Matters.................................. 020 7402 2702

Advice on the legal aspects of care DeafblindUK....................................... 0800131320

Advice for people who are deaf and

blind................................. Texlephone: 01733 358858

DIAL UK............................................ 01302310123

Advice line for disability information Disability Benefits Helpline................. 0800882200

Advice and information about benefits for

people with disabilities and their carers

Disability Rights Commission........... 08457622633

Disabled living Foundation............... 08706 039177

Advice about equipment

Disabled Parents Network.................. 08702410450

Help the Aged................................... 020 7253 0253

MENCAP........................................... 020 7608 3254

Supports people with learning disabilities,

their families and carers...................... 020 74540454

Missing Persons Help line.................. 0500 700 700

National Council for Independent living........ 02075871663

Advice, support and information on personal

assistance and support (direct payments)

scheme

National Debitline.............................. 0121359 5801

NHSDirect.............................................. 08454647

People First...................................... 020 7713 6400

Advice, support and information by and for

people with learning disabilities

Royal National Institute for Deaf People 08706050123

Textphone: 0870 6033007

Royal National Institute for the Blind.. 0345669999

SANE.................................................. 0345678000

Advice, support and information to people with

menial illness and their families, professionals and

the general public Seniorfine......................................... 08088006565

Advice and information service, run by Help the

Aged, for older people and their carers SHAC................................................. 020 72749998

London Housing Aid Centre 127|

Further Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct