3 July 2012

Leading Harley Street consultant warns NHS Trusts against dismissing plastic surgery as vanity surgery

“Aesthetic procedures like breast reductions can improve both the quality and expectancy of the subject’s life,” said Professor Laurence Kirwan...

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3 July 2012

Antidepressant use during pregnancy and high blood pressure

Use of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants during pregnancy appears to be linked with increased risk of pregnancy-induced high...

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3 July 2012

Antimicrobial catheters could save NHS millions

A new catheter coating that reduces bacterial attachment to its surface is being developed by scientists who are reporting their...

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3 July 2012

New life in Second Life – virtual maternity unit attracts national acclaim

A virtual reality maternity unit, which will allow student midwives to practise their communication and clinical skills, has garnered national...

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3 July 2012

Foetal cardiology course gives confidence to identify and manage anomalies

Birmingham Women’s Hospital, part of Birmingham Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, recently hosted a two-day long foetal cardiology course. The sessions...

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3 July 2012

Post-term children have higher behavioural and emotional problems in early childhood

We already know there are long-term health problems associated with pre-term birth, but what about babies born post-term? New research...

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3 July 2012

Preterm birth rate drops in just three countries over past 20 years

Nearly 15 million babies were born prematurely in 2010 - more than one in ten of all births. Sixty percent...

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3 July 2012

Study recommends universal newborn screening for heart problems

Newborn screening for life-threatening congenital heart defects using pulse oximetry, a simple, low-cost test that measures blood oxygen levels, is...

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