Brain model helps fight disorders
Scientists at Sheffield University have developed a computer model of the human brain to help doctors learn more about disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
14 Dec 2006
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Thousands of cancer patients lose their homes
New research out today shows one in seventeen (6%) people lose their home after being diagnosed with cancer and one in six (18%) have difficulties in keeping up with their mortgage or rental payments, according to Macmillan Cancer Support. For those with cancer who are self-employed, the figure is higher still with one in nine (11%) losing their home. Each year over 250,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK.
14 Dec 2006
Height loss link to heart disease
It's common knowledge that as we get older we get shorter. But UK researchers have now found that men who lose 3cm or more of height as they age have an increased risk of heart attack and death. The study of 4,200 men published in Archives of Internal Medicine took into account other risk factors for heart disease and poor health.
12 Dec 2006
Dismay over MS treatment decision
Multiple sclerosis charities have said they are "bitterly disappointed" at a decision not to prescribe an anti-MS drug in Scotland. Both the MS Society and the MS Trust believe the drug Tysabri could help slow the progression of disability in hundreds of sufferers. But the Scottish Medicines Consortium said the economic case for the drug had not been demonstrated. The charities urged sufferers to fight for Tysabri on an individual basis.
12 Dec 2006
Local Charities for the Disabled look set to lose funding in Worthing? - Lib Dems
Local Liberal Democrat Councillors are particularly concerned this week following reports to be considered by the Cabinet Member for Community Services who looks set to change the Council's agreement with Worthing Dial a Ride that would guarantee funding from Worthing Borough Council!
12 Dec 2006
How will I cope with a 'normal' baby?
She was born with a rare disability which her son Archie inherited. Now Emma Bowler is about to give birth to a child without the condition ...
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11 Dec 2006