News Calls to improve hip fracture care
By Kate Morley - 02/09/2010
The 2010 National Report by the National Hip Fracture Database has shown that, alarmingly, as many as one in five elderly people with broken hips do not get surgery quickly enough.
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Beware hidden salt in ‘healthy’ salads, shoppers warned
One in ten salads contains more salt than a Big Mac, according to a new survey. The survey - of 270 salad and pasta bowls - found many salads from supermarkets, high street cafes and fast food outlets provided more than half our daily 6g allowance of salt for an adult.
Doctors’ religious beliefs strongly influence end of life decisions
Atheist or agnostic doctors are almost twice as willing to take decisions that they think will hasten the end of a very sick patient’s life as doctors who are deeply religious, suggests research published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Migraine sufferers at higher risk of heart disease and stroke
Individuals who suffer from migraines with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, according to research published today (25th August) on bmj.com.
Memory problems? Charity urges you to get help 'as soon as possible'
Alzheimer’s Society have re-launched a campaign encouraging people who are worried about their memory to get help as soon as possible.
Fear of falling linked to future falls in older people
Fear of falling is likely to lead to future falls among older people, irrespective of their actual fall risk, finds a study published on bmj.com today (20th August).
Colder days raise the risk of heart attacks
A drop in the average temperature outside is linked to a higher risk of people having heart attacks, according to a new study published on bmj.com.
Fall in UK breast cancer mortality rates
Population-based breast cancer mortality rates in the UK have fallen steeply in the last two decades - more than in any other major European country, finds a study published on bmj.com today (12th August). These results challenge claims that survival after breast cancer is worse in the UK than elsewhere in western Europe.
Achieving goals empowers people with dementia
Achieving personal goals can help people in the early stages of dementia manage their condition, Alzheimer’s Society research published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found this week.
Tough psychological impact for new retirees
With retirement on the horizon, many people approaching retirement will be thinking about how they will fund their golden years, but many don’t consider the impact it will have on them emotionally.
New research from Scottish Widows reveals that it is just as important to consider the emotional and practical implications of these lifestyle changes as many will be in for a shock when they reach retirement, according to the inaugural Retire-Easy report being launched today.
Tinnitus aid proves a hit with those on the move
A pillow originally designed for people suffering from Tinnitus has become a huge hit with long haul travellers and bedtime listeners of radio and mp3 players. The “sound pillow” can be attached to an iPod, mp3 player or personal stereo, with the sound coming from speakers stitched inside the pillow. It is designed so the user can hear what is being played but it is not loud enough to disturb other people nearby.
Calcium supplements linked to increased risk of heart attack
Calcium supplements, commonly taken by older people for osteoporosis, are associated with an increased risk of a heart attack, finds a study published on bmj.com .
Keep sipping the Rosie Lee, advise experts
Prefer a delicate brew of Lady Grey or a bracing Darjeeling to a glass of water? Then keep on keeping on. Drinking tea is just as good as water when it comes to keeping the body hydrated, an important new clinical study commissioned by the Tea Advisory Service (TAP), has found. Four mugs of tea a day were found to be just as hydrating as water – with no negative effects.
Much needed help now available for people with dementia
A new service has been launched in Camden to support people in the early stages of dementia. Camden Council and NHS Camden have commissioned the new dementia adviser service from Age Concern Camden, who have a team of trained volunteers specifically selected to work with people with dementia.
NHS reforms likely to cost up to £3bn - with no guarantee of better care, warns expert
The government’s radical reorganisation of the NHS in England is likely to cost between £2bn and £3bn to implement with no guarantee that it will improve performance or lead to better care for patients, warns an expert in an editorial published on bmj.com.
