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It is now relatively easy to discover which Blood Pressure Monitor (Sphygs) have been validated appropriately. The British Hypertension Society has, on its website, a list of accurate monitors and is updated regularly. http://www.bhsoc.org/
The British Hypertension
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Avoid the heat. Stay out of the sun and plan ahead so you don’t go out between 11am and 3pm, the hottest part of the day. Avoid excessive physical activity, or do it in the cooler ends of the day. Keep rooms cool by using shade or reflective material external to the glass,
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A vaccine may one day be available to prevent breast cancer, thanks to new research. American scientists have developed a prototype vaccine for breast cancer. Containing a protein called alpha-lactalbumin, which is found in large amounts inside most breast cancers. The vaccine, w
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One in four people in the UK are endangering their health by working straight through the day without a single break, shows research by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). The nationwide survey also found that a third of workers regularly work through their lunch hour,
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These days there is much more to wound management than plasters and gauze dressings. Here’s a guide to the different types of wound dressings available and their uses: Ø Traditional adhesive plasters - good for minor cuts and grazes. Ø Silver impregnated plast
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French authorities have reported an increased number of measles cases in France this year. Parents who are planning a holiday in France and have not had their children vaccinated against measles should ensure their children have the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. It is
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Vitalograph has taken the successful BVF (Bacterial Viral Filter) and developed a new, improved version ensuring complete confidence in this highly efficient disposable filter. Static attraction technology allows even sub-micron sized microbes to be trapped. It now has a reduced
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A "universal" flu vaccine that protects against many strains of the virus could be available within a few years, scientists have said. Early safety trials of the vaccine have already started and it could be tested on patients as early as 2013. Working with mice, ferrets
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A vaccine patch could cut out the need for painful needles and boost the effectiveness of immunisation against diseases like flu, say US researchers. The patch has hundreds of microscopic needles which dissolve into the skin. Tests in mice show the technology may even produce a b
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The British Cardiovascular Society has published advice on the risks associated with air travel for passengers with heart conditions. The guidelines are intended to be used as advice for such patients, rather than by airlines to decide whom they will permit to fly. The “Bes
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Police based in the Wealden District of East Sussex are hoping to control the problem of underage drinking with a new alcohol-detecting device. The Alcoblow® is designed to be waved in the faces of young people in the street to see if they have been drinking. The Alcoblow®
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Change4Life is an innovative, interactive healthy living campaign. One year in the Department of Health is moving the campaign on to include adults. This follows evidence which predicts a large increase in diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension and strokes in the fu
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Donation going to British Columbia Ambulance Service
EVAC+CHAIR North America, LLC, distributor of the original, and lightest, evacuation chair on the market, has announced that the company has donated its evacuation chairs to the British Columbia Ambulance Service for use by t
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What is swine flu and what are the symptoms?
Swine flu is a respiratory disease, caused by a strain of the influenza type A virus known as H 1N 1. It is the same strain which causes seasonal outbreaks of flu in humans on a regular basis. However, this latest version of H 1 N 1
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A horse has become the first "animal ambulance" in Britain after being saddled up with the latest medical kit to cover a 3,000 acre country park. Seven-year-old Chase gallops to the aid of injured walkers and cyclists with his owner Mark Bennett, just as doctors used to
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The use of low-dose aspirin in the prevention of heart attacks and stroke has been studied in patients with no history of cardiovascular disease. Two separate studies concluded that any vascular benefit was outweighed by the risk associated with a gastrointestinal bleed. Low-dose
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D M Wood Medical has launched a new service – Mediclick – to allow users of medical equipment and supplies instant access to the products they need.
The company – whose clients include famous names such as Rolls Royce, Toyota, Carlsberg, Shell, BP, RBS and
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The Department of Health has issued an alert to Hospitals, GP Surgeries and Nursing Homes to check that the weighing scales they use are accurate, legal and fit for purpose. This comes after it emerged that in February, inaccurate scales were used to weigh a 4-year old cancer pat
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Following a recommendation by the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) bonjela and bonjela Cool Mint gel should no longer be used by children and young people under the age of 16. This is due to Choline Salicylate which is the main active ingredient in these products. New pa
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/default.stm Provides links to pages of information on numerous health topics from the BBC online medical notes library.
http://www.library.nhs.uk/Default.aspx Website provided by the NHS, full of resources on health issues ranging
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Current information on the Malaria guidelines can be found at the Health Protection Agency's website at: http://www.hpa.org.uk/infections/topics_az/malaria/guidelines.htm.
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Laerdal have developed a new type of tool that is designed to help customers find the right products based on their requirements and learning objectives. The tool is interactive and narrows down a product range based on a set of criteria, which then allows for easy comparison of
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Mediclick Catalogue While the quickest and most up to date product information and prices are always to be found here on our website, we are pleased to announce the launch of our new catalogue. If you would like to order a copy, to have as a reference tool, please call us on 0800
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Registered in Scotland, No. 114794
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Average adults in England are likely to need 1,330 prescriptions in their lifetime, according to statistics from the Department of Health, recently released. In addition, an adult is likely to make 31 visits to hospital accident and emergency departments and take 12 ambulance jou
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has produced guidance on how to obtain accurate blood pressure measurements. A poster of “top ten tips” has been developed in response to problems experienced by users of blood pressure monitors and sphygmomanome
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced the non – specific β-agonist orciprenaline (Alupent) syrup is to be withdrawn from the UK market over the coming year. Analysis of safety data has shown there is no proven benefit of the drug
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