http://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/ClinicalPhrase or sentence describing the channelhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/grape_seed_linked_to_cancer_cureResearchers in America have discovered that a supplement made from grape seeds can destroy leukaemia cells. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:45:53 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/labgrown_transplant_organ_successThe world`s first human organ to be `grown` in the laboratory is showing no sign of being rejected after being used to reconstruct a woman`s windpipe. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:50:42 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/uk_high_up_in_ms_treatment_tableBritain is in the top quarter of a 32-nation league table for its policies regarding the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:45:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/funding_approved_for_cancer_drugsFunding for four life-prolonging kidney cancer drugs has been approved in Wales. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:47:12 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/quarter_of_hiv_cases_unawareDespite record numbers of people in the UK living with HIV, more than a quarter remain unaware they have the disease, figures reveal. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:56:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/thalidomide_may_slow_tumour_growthResearch has found Thalidomide, the drug which caused babies to be born without limbs in the 1960s, could be used to treat prostate cancer. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:09:55 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/vitamin_d_helps_reduce_dementiaThe mental decline of old age may partly be held at bay by vitamin D - the "sunshine vitamin" - say researchers at the Peninsula Medical School in Exeter. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:09:55 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/more_britons_hit_by_cruise_virusFour more Britons onboard a Rhine cruise have been admitted to hospital after catching a gastric virus. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:58:29 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/stem_cell_hope_for_poorly_babiesSick children's lives could be saved in future after researchers discovered a way to build early versions of laboratory-grown heart valves using cells from umbilical cord blood. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:28:54 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/cancertreatment_refusal_reversedA potentially life-prolonging ??3,500-a-month drug is to be supplied to a cancer patient by Salford Primary Care Trust despite a previous decision to withhold it. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:57:12 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/leukaemia_drug_helps_combat_msResearchers have found that a drug used to treat leukaemia can also combat the debilitating neurological disease multiple sclerosis. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:59:15 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/breakthrough_in_arthritis_treatmentResearchers in Leeds have unveiled a major new breakthrough which can halt the crippling disease rheumatoid arthritis in its tracks in half of all cases. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:44:11 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/measles_outbreak_sparks_fearsChildren should be vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine, health officials have reminded parents following a measles outbreak in Cheshire. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:01:47 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/plea_to_cut_cost_of_cancer_drugThree charities have called on a drug company to cut the cost of a vital cancer treatment after it was judged to be too expensive for the NHS. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:52:07 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/ginkgo_does_not_stop_alzheimersClaims that an across-the-counter Chinese herb can prevent Alzheimer's disease have been debunked by research in the US. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:55:36 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/cervical_screening_is_improvingCervical screening in Swindon is at its most efficient and accurate level since the procedure began. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:03:44 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/binge_drinking_dementia_warningExcessive drinking among the young and middle-aged may be causing brain damage that might lead to an epidemic of dementia in the future, experts have warned. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:39:02 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/motor_neurone_drug_test_raises_hopeNew hope for sufferers of motor neurone disease (MND) may be offered by an 18-month, ??1 million British trial of the drug lithium. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:41:20 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/drug_developed_to_fight_obesityA drug that mimics the effects of an ingredient in red wine has been developed to tackle obesity and diabetes. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:44:43 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/head_injuries_may_be_sign_of_adhdChildren who develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in later life may have been more likely to suffer injuries as an infant. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:04:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/cardiac_data_base_to_save_livesThe Department of Health has launched a new database to help identify the incidence and causes of sudden cardiac death. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:55:01 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/heartdrug_trial_halted_earlyA major clinical trial of a cholesterol-lowering drug has been halted more than six months early after dramatic reductions in illness and death were seen in treated patients. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:05:12 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/diabetes_study_halves_ulcer_deathsResearch shows that the number of people dying from a diabetic foot ulcer could be halved if they are treated for heart conditions at the same time. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:43:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/gene_protects_heart_from_fatNew research suggests that a small percentage of the population have a gene that protects the heart from the effects of fatty food. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:24:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/breakthrough_in_arthritis_treatmentResearchers in Leeds have unveiled a major new breakthrough which can halt the crippling disease rheumatoid arthritis in its tracks in half of all cases. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:44:11 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/obesity_linked_to_ovarian_cancerScientists have found that obesity increases the risk of ovarian cancer by 80% in women who have never taken hormones after the menopause. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:19:01 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/firm_challenges_nice_over_rulingRules from the UK's medicines watchdog are being challenged by a drug firm which claims that the guidelines deny women with thinning bones the best treatment. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:06:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/doctor_launches_narcolepsy_websiteA leading sleep expert has launched a new website to help UK sufferers of narcolepsy. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:01:36 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/stem_cells_used_to_cure_blindnessA treatment using stem cells from dead adult donors could return sight to people suffering from a form of blindness, it has been suggested. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:12:58 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/lifelike_heart_features_in_advertsA realistic looking heart, beating in real time, will feature in adverts in a bid to raise awareness of the UK's biggest killer. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:45:55 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/womens_gene_link_to_alzheimersAlzheimer's in women could be linked to a faulty gene on the female X chromosome, according to a new discovery. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:45:55 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/warning_for_lung_disease_patientsA charity has warned that people with major lung diseases should be re-tested after research found doctors may be misdiagnosing patients. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:36:24 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/johnson_pledges_mental_health_helpHealth secretary Alan Johnson has called for more to be done to address the stigma surrounding people who suffer from mental health problems. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:53:02 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/whooping_cough_jab_may_save_livesMany deaths might be prevented with the introduction a whooping cough booster vaccination for parents of new babies, it has been claimed. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:13:13 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/cancer_cells_can_survive_cell_deathNew research has shown that cancer can reverse a natural self-destruction process that forces normal cells to die, explaining how some cancers bounce back after chemotherapy. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:44:56 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/jade_goody_realistic_about_futureFormer Big Brother contestant Jade Goody has revealed she now only has a 40 per cent chance of surviving her cervical cancer. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:27:10 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/cancer_cases_could_rise_to_75mInternational health experts have warned there could be 75 million people diagnosed with cancer by 2030. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:38:13 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/therapy_targets_eating_disordersA study has revealed that a new form of psychotherapy could help eight out of 10 adults suffering from eating disorders. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:14:54 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/cold_sores_linked_to_alzheimersAlzheimer's disease could be treated using drugs that attack the virus that causes cold sores after researchers uncovered a link between the two conditions. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:06:45 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/high_blood_pressure_linked_to_geneScientists in the US believe they have found a common gene mutation which could be a cause of high blood pressure. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:30:47 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/cancer_tests_can_save_2700_livesResearchers have said bowel cancer screening tests have the potential to save 2,700 lives a year by 2025. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:37:42 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/higher_number_of_schools_tb_casesSchools in London have reported 39 incidents of tuberculosis (TB) so far this year - the highest number since data collection began in 2004, health minister Lord Darzi has revealed. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:10:39 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/new_surgical_checklist_developedDeath or complications after surgery could be dramatically reduced by the use of a new surgical checklist for operations, it has been announced. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:51:15 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/study_reveal_womens_hiv_riskScientists have found women are at more risk of contracting HIV than was previously thought after tests revealed the virus can penetrate the vaginal tract. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:54:17 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/stroke_stem_cell_treatment_defendedPioneering stem cell research into treatment for stroke victims is ethically sound, insist doctors. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:49:52 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/lung_cancer_woman_given_life_backA woman who was given only months to live after contracting a form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos has 'been given her life back' thanks to treatment in Germany. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:25:03 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/first_baby_born_without_cancer_geneA British baby grown from an embryo genetically selected to be free of a breast cancer gene has been born. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:14:57 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/jab_call_following_measles_clusterThree members of the same Solihull family have caught measles causing the local NHS trust to remind parents of the importance of immunising children. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:02:10 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/better_dementia_treatment_pledgedDementia sufferers will have a better quality of life under plans to train all GPs to better spot the symptoms of the condition, the Government has said. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:49:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/costs_scrapped_for_cancer_patientsUp to 150,000 cancer patients in England may save up to 100 pounds a year as they can now apply for free prescriptions, the Department of Health has said. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:12:45 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/antibiotics_can_improve_survivalA study has found that giving antibiotics as a preventive treatment to seriously ill patients under intensive care can improve their chance of survival. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:05:43 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/device_improves_transplant_successA study has shown that donor kidneys which are stored and transported in a specially designed machine instead of being packed in ice function better and are less likely to fail. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:53:37 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/poor_more_at_risk_of_heart_diseaseA charity has warned there are hidden "hotspots" of heart disease in deprived areas of the UK despite an overall decline in death rates. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:39:30 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/pensioner_dies_from_tropical_diseaseA pensioner from east London has died in hospital after contracting Lassa fever while travelling in Nigeria. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:36:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/stem_cells_used_in_fight_against_msThe debilitating effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) could be reversed through the transplant of stem cells into patients with the condition, it has been claimed. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:04:49 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/new_cancer_drug_available_on_nhsA new drug will be made available on the NHS to people suffering from the blood cancer multiple myeloma after a deal was struck between the manufacturer and health officials. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:43:16 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/famed_author_tackles_his_dementia"Snake oil peddlers" who prey on dementia sufferers are exposed in a TV documentary featuring Sir Terry Pratchett, who himself has Alzheimer's disease. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:42:42 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/diabetes_drugs_to_treat_alzheimersDiabetes drugs could be developed to help the fight against Alzheimer's after it was discovered insulin had promising effects on the brain. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:12:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/plans_to_improve_dementia_careThe Government is set to announce plans for a senior doctor to oversee dementia care in every hospital in England. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:12:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/less_invasive_surgery_for_lungsScientists have developed a new surgical technique that will allow physicians to successfully locate and remove cancerous lung nodules without the need for invasive procedures. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:13:09 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/campaign_for_measles_vaccinationThe Department of Health is launching a vaccination campaign amid warning the country could face a measles epidemic. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:24:21 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/green_tea_cuts_chemo_benefitsCancer patients who take green tea products may be doing more harm than good as new research suggests it could stop the effectiveness of a type of chemotherapy. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:53:07 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/reality_star_faces_uncertain_futureBig Brother star Jade Goody almost certainly has incurable cancer after it was revealed the disease had spread to other parts of her body. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:34:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/aspirin_may_protect_against_cancerNew research has revealed that taking aspirin or ibuprofen, even only occasionally, could help protect against stomach cancer. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:15:52 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/tumour_cells_key_to_cancer_treatmentA study has found that counting the number of circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in the blood may help doctors treat men with advanced prostate cancer. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:20:45 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/uk_well_prepared_for_flu_pandemicThe UK is one of the most prepared countries in the world to deal with a flu pandemic after contracts were awarded to double emergency antiviral supplies. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:46:16 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/bleeding_heart_images_offer_insightScientists have captured images of the bleeding which takes place inside the heart after people have suffered a heart attack. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:46:11 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/skin_cancer_patients_at_cancer_riskSkin cancers sufferers have a higher risk of developing cancer in other parts of the body, according to research by the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry published in the British Journal of Cancer (NICR). Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:13:37 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/mental_illnesses_genetically_tiedScientists have found schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may stem from the same mental illness. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:49:10 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/alzheimers_sufferers_death_riskA new study has shown Alzheimer's patients taking anti-psychotic drugs could be doubling their risk of death. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:40:54 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/risks_from_epidurals_lower__studyRisks from epidurals and spinal anaesthetics are lower than previously thought, a new study argues. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:27:10 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/urine_test_used_to_spot_cancerAn aggressive form of prostate cancer could soon be identified through the use of a simple urine test, it has been announced. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:51:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/keeping_fit_reduces_risk_of_cancerThe risk of colon cancer can be cut by almost a quarter through regular exercise, a new study suggests. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:12:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/liver_theory_hope_for_alzheimersTreating a patient's liver could be the key to tackling Alzheimer's after researchers discovered a strong link between circulating levels of a toxic protein in the blood and the disease. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:56:21 GMThttpThe results of an independent inquiry into how hundreds of people were infected with Aids and Hepatitis C from contaminated blood have been published. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:07:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/master_switch_cancer_cure_hopeA possible cure for cancer may result from the discovery of a 'master switch that stops the uncontrolled cell division typical of most malignant tumours. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:36:45 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/prostate_cancer_story_of_neglectProstate cancer, the most common form of the disease in men, has suffered an "historical legacy of neglect", according to The Prostate Cancer Charity. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:53:03 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/asbestos_death_risk_revealedOne in 17 carpenters born in the UK between 60 and 70 years ago will die of asbestos-related cancer, a study suggests. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:07:01 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/drop_age_limit_for_smeartest_callThe need to lower the minimum age for smear tests has been underlined by Jade Goody's struggle with cervical cancer, says the charity Jo`s Trust. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:54:51 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/stem_cell_hope_for_stroke_victimsScientists have demonstrated a technique which could be used to replace brain tissue damaged by strokes with stem cells. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:29:55 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/ovarian_screening_could_cut_deathsOvarian cancer screening could lead to a reduction in the number of women who die of the disease known as the "silent killer", research has shown. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:10:41 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/kidney_disease_awareness_campaignA kidney disease awareness campaign has been launched encouraging people who have high blood pressure to have their kidneys checked. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:42:06 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/nhs_cleared_of_me_treatment_biasClaims that the NHS spending watchdog is biased in favour of treating ME sufferers with cognitive behavioural therapy rather than drugs have been labelled "irrational and perverse" by the High Court. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:10:48 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/nice_cleared_of_me_treatments_biasThe High Court has rejected an argument against the NHS spending watchdog which claimed that restrictions placed on treatments available for ME sufferers were "irrational and perverse". Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:25:01 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/prince_warns_of_dementia_catastropheThe Prince of Wales has warned the UK faces a "catastrophic" burden both emotionally and economically if the threat of dementia is not tackled. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:56:25 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/cash_boost_for_cancer_treatmentMore than 20 million pounds from Scotland's annual budget will go towards cancer treatment equipment in the country, much of which will focus on radiotherapy. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:04:17 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/frankincense_kills_bladder_cancerResearch suggests frankincense could be an effective treatment for people with bladder cancer. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:20:51 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/dramatic_rise_in_eczema_casesResearchers have said that the number of eczema cases in England has risen by 42 per cent over five years, making it one of England's "most chronic conditions". Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/music_helps_stroke_victims_sightStroke patients suffering impaired vision could see their sight restored if they listen to their favourite music, research has shown. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:32:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/cancer_drug_approved_for_use_on_nhsDrugs watchdog Nice has given the go-ahead for kidney cancer patients in the UK to receive an expensive life-prolonging treatment through the NHS. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:09:04 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/plan_tackles_undiagnosed_virusBetter care for people living with the hepatitis B and C viruses has been announced by the Welsh Assembly, along with a plan to identify the estimated 12,000 to 14,000 people in Wales who may not yet be diagnosed. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:13:50 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clincial/parents_push_for_new_cancer_therapyA couple have reported "encouraging" progress in their campaign for the introduction of a revolutionary cancer treatment in the UK. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:16:25 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/poor_at_greater_risk_after_surgeryHeart surgery puts poorer people living in deprived areas at a greater risk of dying than it does those living in richer areas, a major new study claimed. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:22:53 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/stem_cell_research_faces_barriersExperts have claimed further breakthroughs in stem cell research face "major barriers" before they can be turned into practical treatments for people. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:01:01 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/low_cholesterol_cuts_stroke_riskThe risk of stroke could be reduced by a fifth if people take cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to researchers. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:19:38 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/funds_boost_for_nanoparticle_studyA team of university scientists looking at a revolutionary new way of treating prostate cancer with nanoparticles has been given a grant worth 321,000 pounds, it has been announced. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:29:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/cancer_not_result_of_bad_luckA health expert has said people should look to their lifestyle as the reason behind cancer and not just "bad luck". Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:25:25 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/ms_fat_injections_offer_new_hopeResearchers say that three multiple sclerosis patients injected with their own fat tissue have shown a "dramatic improvement". Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:36:29 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/aspirin_dose_reduces_cancer_riskScientists have claimed that people in their 40s who take a regular dose of aspirin could help reduce the risk of cancer later in life. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:00:11 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/thalidomide_could_treat_cancerScientists have said the component of the drug thalidomide which causes limb defects could be removed to produce an effective treatment for cancer. Wed, 13 May 2009 02:47:08 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/later_retirement_delays_dementiaA link between later retirement and the delayed onset of dementia is reported in in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Mon, 18 May 2009 12:03:57 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/kidney_cancer_drug_marks_new_eraAn expert claims a kidney cancer pill is the start of a "new era" of treatment that offers patients new hope. Mon, 18 May 2009 02:51:08 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/green_tea_helps_fight_leukaemiaNew research has suggested that green tea extract could help leukaemia sufferers fight the disease. Wed, 27 May 2009 09:30:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/scientists_find_breast_cancer_cluesDoctors may be able to predict the survival chances of breast cancer sufferers by measuring two markers of inflammation in the blood, according to new findings. Wed, 27 May 2009 12:32:12 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/stroke_stockings_provide_no_helpThe tight, thigh-high stockings given to stroke patients to reduce the chances of blood clots in their legs do not work, according to research. Thu, 28 May 2009 02:50:13 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/gene_linked_to_testicular_cancerA gene that can dramatically increase a man's risk of testicular cancer has been identified by scientists. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:25:21 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/lifeextending_cancer_drug_approvedSufferers of bowel cancer could be given a life-extending drug if the disease has spread to their liver, it has emerged. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:47:43 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/thermal_treatment_for_gut_problemsA thermal device used in computers is helping medics create treatments for patients with digestive problems ranging from reflux to cancer of the oesophagus. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:13:13 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/test_to_detect_surgery_suitabilityResearch suggests a simple blood test could be used to help doctors assess a patient's suitability for organ transplants, chemotherapy and the chances of their recovery after surgery. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:13:13 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/surgery_gives_woman_her_sight_backA pioneering corneal transplant operation has transformed the life of a great-grandmother from Scotland. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:23:41 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/new_protein_could_reduce_cancerScientists have identified a protein that could prevent the spread of life-threatening cancer, according to research. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:18:14 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/stomach_surgery_may_cut_cancer_riskThe risk of obese women suffering cancer could be reduced through stomach stapling and other weight-loss surgery, research suggests. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:13:16 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/action_plan_to_tackle_tuberculosisA tuberculosis action plan will be created in Scotland to keep the country free from the disease by ensuring the best systems are in place. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:32:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/stem_cells_used_to_cure_blindnessPeople suffering from a type of blindness have been offered new hope in recovering their sight following a study into stem cells, it has been revealed. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:46:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/robot_provides_cancer_breakthroughThe successful treatment of a British prostate cancer sufferer using a pioneering surgical robot has been hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against the disease. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:33:47 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Clinical/study_reveals_prostate_treatmentSoundwave technology could be used to treat men with early prostate cancer rather than surgery, according to new research. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:48:49 GMT