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Big Blue previewing a new tool to create accessible and usable web pages for the visually impaired

Big Blue (IBM) has announced it is previewing a new tool called aDesigner, which helps developers ensure that Web pages are accessible and usable by the visually impaired.

26 Jul 2004

Estimated increase of 10,000 qualifed nurses

New figures published by Health Minister, John Hutton, show that there are big increases in the numbers of doctors and nurses training and working in the NHS. Targets are being met and in many cases exceeded.

26 Jul 2004

Survey found that only two in ten Americans feel “very prepared” for a catastrophic event

The Red Cross/Wirthlin Worldwide survey found that only two in ten Americans feel “very prepared” for a catastrophic event; only about half of parents polled knew the disaster plans of their child’s school or daycare; the number of people who are familiar with the disaster plan at their workplace is also only about half

26 Jul 2004

Abusive carers to be banned from working in a care position ever again

People who have abused a vulnerable adult in their care will be effectively banned from working in a care position ever again.

26 Jul 2004

Death of Sam Ramoundos has highlighted the need for quick medical attention following drug overdoses

The death of Sam Ramoundos has highlighted the need for quick medical attention following drug overdoses, but doctors are concerned that those involved may be fearful of seeking help.

23 Jul 2004

Even the Vikings were troubled by the thought that size matters

Research into medieval Icelandic gender and sexuality has found that even the heroes of Viking Age sagas were troubled by the thought that size really does matter.

23 Jul 2004

Governor Pataki has announced $19.7 million in funding to prevent and reduce tobacco use across the state

Governor George E. Pataki has announced $19.7 million in funding for the support of 19 tobacco cessation centers and 74 community-based organizations to prevent and reduce tobacco use across the state.

23 Jul 2004

Clint Eastwood did nothing for women's testosterone levels in "The Bridges of Madison County"

Watching a film that excites sexual love or romance can boost progesterone levels more than 10 percent in men and women, making them feel more romantic.

23 Jul 2004

One of the world’s most sophisticated systems for keeping electronic health records

The system, called VistA-Office Electronic Health Record, was developed by VA. A version of VistA is used at more than 1,300 VA facilities throughout the United States to maintain records on 5 million veterans who receive their health care from VA.

23 Jul 2004

BMA response to Government NHS workforce figures

"The BMA welcomes the increase in hospital doctor numbers in England, announced today. We are also pleased to hear that the Government is confident that it will meet its target of 7,500* extra consultants by the end of the year.

23 Jul 2004

NICE is creating inflationary pressure that the NHS cannot afford

Responding to an article on the rationale behind NICE decisions, Professor Alan Maynard and colleagues say that giving NICE a real budget would encourage it to examine the effect of its decisions on the whole NHS.

23 Jul 2004

ImClone quarterly sales reach $71.4 Million

Total revenues for the second quarter of 2004 were $71.5 million as compared with $17.9 million for the second quarter of 2003 and $109.6 million in the first quarter of 2004.

22 Jul 2004

HFEA allows families to have a child who could be a tissue match for a seriously ill brother or sister

The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority has decided to extend the rules allowing embryos to be tested in order for families to have a child who could be a tissue match for a seriously ill brother or sister.

22 Jul 2004

Report on case where dentist removed all of woman's bottom teeth by accident

As if straight out of a Monty Python sketch, New Zealand's Health and Disability Commission has issued final opinion on a women who had all of her bottom teeth removed by accident.

22 Jul 2004

BMA unhappy that OFCOM has not recommended a ban on all food advertising to children

"OFCOM's own research clearly states that TV advertising has an effect on children's eating habits, yet they refuse to recommend a ban. We are in the midst of an obesity epidemic and must use all the tools in our armoury to prevent the next generation of British children being the most obese in history."

22 Jul 2004

Major campaign victory will create safer environments for children with food allergies

About 11 million people - roughly 1-in-25 Americans - are now believed to be affected by one or more food allergies, a disease triggered by the ingestion or contact with certain foods that may cause life-threatening reactions, or anaphylaxis, according to a recent Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network nationwide survey.

21 Jul 2004

Miscellaneous News

Big Blue previewing a new tool to create accessible and usable web pages for the visually impaired

Estimated increase of 10,000 qualifed nurses

Survey found that only two in ten Americans feel “very prepared” for a catastrophic event

Abusive carers to be banned from working in a care position ever again

Death of Sam Ramoundos has highlighted the need for quick medical attention following drug overdoses

Even the Vikings were troubled by the thought that size matters

Governor Pataki has announced $19.7 million in funding to prevent and reduce tobacco use across the state

Clint Eastwood did nothing for women's testosterone levels in "The Bridges of Madison County"

One of the world’s most sophisticated systems for keeping electronic health records

BMA response to Government NHS workforce figures

NICE is creating inflationary pressure that the NHS cannot afford

ImClone quarterly sales reach $71.4 Million

HFEA allows families to have a child who could be a tissue match for a seriously ill brother or sister

Report on case where dentist removed all of woman's bottom teeth by accident

BMA unhappy that OFCOM has not recommended a ban on all food advertising to children

Major campaign victory will create safer environments for children with food allergies

Gay diaries reveal an alternative past

Will the insured sacrifice to help cover the uninsured? New study suggests the answer may be yes

Reacting to the obesity epidemic, food consumers have stirred a global health revolution

Psychotherapist offering equine-assisted psychotherapy

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