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Friday 29 May 2009
Child cancer survivors face increased cancer risk later in life
Cancer Research UK
People who survived cancer during childhood continue to have a slightly higher risk of developing cancer throughout their lifetime, a Danish study has found.
Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology in Copenhagen studied data on 47,697 people in the Nordic countries between 1943 and 2005, all of whom had been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 20 years.
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People who survived cancer during childhood continue to have a slightly higher risk of developing cancer throughout their lifetime, a Danish study has found.
Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology in Copenhagen studied data on 47,697 people in the Nordic countries between 1943 and 2005, all of whom had been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 20 years.
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Thursday 28 May 2009
Reviews published on primary care information for the public
Health Service Management Centre
HSMC has recently completed a series of evidence reviews exploring the provision of public information about the quality of primary care services. Each review addresses a specific question including: what information about the quality of primary care services do patients and the public want; which information formats are most accessible and effective; and how can information be presented to empower patients to make an informed choice of primary care provider?
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HSMC has recently completed a series of evidence reviews exploring the provision of public information about the quality of primary care services. Each review addresses a specific question including: what information about the quality of primary care services do patients and the public want; which information formats are most accessible and effective; and how can information be presented to empower patients to make an informed choice of primary care provider?
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Low back pain: early management of persistent non-specific low back pain
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
This guideline covers the early treatment and management of persistent or recurrent low back pain, defined as non-specific low back pain that has lasted for more than 6 weeks, but for less than 12 months. It does not address the management of severe disabling low back pain that has lasted over 12 months.
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This guideline covers the early treatment and management of persistent or recurrent low back pain, defined as non-specific low back pain that has lasted for more than 6 weeks, but for less than 12 months. It does not address the management of severe disabling low back pain that has lasted over 12 months.
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid - Yorkshire and the Humber
To promote mental health in and out of the workplace, Community Links is delivering Mental Health First Aid training throughout Yorkshire and the Humber. This is achieved via a two day, nationally recognised training course aimed at all sections of the public.
This is aimed at those with little or no knowledge of mental health issues.
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To promote mental health in and out of the workplace, Community Links is delivering Mental Health First Aid training throughout Yorkshire and the Humber. This is achieved via a two day, nationally recognised training course aimed at all sections of the public.
This is aimed at those with little or no knowledge of mental health issues.
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Government response to the Health Select Committee Report on Health Inequalities
Department of Health
The House of Commons Select Committee published its report on health inequalities on Sunday 15 March 2009. This Command Paper sets out the Government’s response to the conclusions and recommendations of that report.
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The House of Commons Select Committee published its report on health inequalities on Sunday 15 March 2009. This Command Paper sets out the Government’s response to the conclusions and recommendations of that report.
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Department of Health Swine Flu Statement
Department of Health
One patient in England has today been confirmed with swine flu. The newly confirmed case is an adult returning traveller from the East Midlands region. This brings the total confirmed cases in the UK to 185.
The localised cases of swine flu found in the UK have so far been mild, and we have not seen evidence of widespread community transmission.
Our strategy to slow the spread with anti-virals appears to have been effective in reducing symptoms and preventing further spread of infection.
But we must not be complacent — it is right to prepare for the possibility of a global pandemic. The UK's arrangements are continuing to ensure that we are well-placed to deal with this new infection.
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One patient in England has today been confirmed with swine flu. The newly confirmed case is an adult returning traveller from the East Midlands region. This brings the total confirmed cases in the UK to 185.
The localised cases of swine flu found in the UK have so far been mild, and we have not seen evidence of widespread community transmission.
Our strategy to slow the spread with anti-virals appears to have been effective in reducing symptoms and preventing further spread of infection.
But we must not be complacent — it is right to prepare for the possibility of a global pandemic. The UK's arrangements are continuing to ensure that we are well-placed to deal with this new infection.
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National Library for Public Health e-Newsletter
NHS Evidence
This is the May edition of the National Library for Public Health newsletter.
The purpose of this newsletter is to highlight new additions to the library and any special pieces of work we have done.
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This is the May edition of the National Library for Public Health newsletter.
The purpose of this newsletter is to highlight new additions to the library and any special pieces of work we have done.
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Tuesday 26 May 2009
Statistics on Alcohol, England 2009
NHS Information Centre
This statistical report presents a range of information on alcohol use and misuse drawn together from a variety of published sources and presented in a user friendly format.
The report aims to present a broad picture of health issues relating to alcohol in England and covers topics such as drinking habits and behaviours among adults and school children, drinking related ill health and mortality, affordability of alcohol and alcohol related costs.
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This statistical report presents a range of information on alcohol use and misuse drawn together from a variety of published sources and presented in a user friendly format.
The report aims to present a broad picture of health issues relating to alcohol in England and covers topics such as drinking habits and behaviours among adults and school children, drinking related ill health and mortality, affordability of alcohol and alcohol related costs.
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Heatwave Plan
Department of Health
The Plan’s purpose is to enhance resilience in the event of a heatwave. It is an important component of overall emergency planning and will become increasingly relevant in adapting to the impact of climate change.
The Plan sets out the arrangements that will apply, and the actions required, in advance of, and during, a heatwave.
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The Plan’s purpose is to enhance resilience in the event of a heatwave. It is an important component of overall emergency planning and will become increasingly relevant in adapting to the impact of climate change.
The Plan sets out the arrangements that will apply, and the actions required, in advance of, and during, a heatwave.
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The Spread of HIV around Europe Mapped
BBC News
Scientists who have mapped HIV's spread across Europe say holidaymakers infected abroad are largely to blame.
By analysing samples from 17 European countries, the international team tracked the movement of the virus around the continent.
Their map shows Greece, Portugal, Serbia and Spain are big HIV exporters, with many tourists to and migrants from these countries leaving with the virus.
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Scientists who have mapped HIV's spread across Europe say holidaymakers infected abroad are largely to blame.
By analysing samples from 17 European countries, the international team tracked the movement of the virus around the continent.
Their map shows Greece, Portugal, Serbia and Spain are big HIV exporters, with many tourists to and migrants from these countries leaving with the virus.
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Abortion Statistics
Department of Health
Information on abortions carried out in England and Wales in 2008 was released on 21 May 2009 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
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Information on abortions carried out in England and Wales in 2008 was released on 21 May 2009 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
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2009 Annual evidence update on skin cancer
NHS Evidence
This is the second Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on Skin Cancer prepared jointly by NHS Evidence - cancer and NHS Evidence - skin disorders. It includes systematic reviews and guidance published since the last Annual Evidence Update in May 2008, clinical commentaries and an overview by Professor Hywel Williams.
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This is the second Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on Skin Cancer prepared jointly by NHS Evidence - cancer and NHS Evidence - skin disorders. It includes systematic reviews and guidance published since the last Annual Evidence Update in May 2008, clinical commentaries and an overview by Professor Hywel Williams.
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Local authority measure of services to disabled children: health, well-being and care
Department of Children, Schools and Families
This publication reports initial results from the disabled children’s services indicator for 2008-09. This includes an overall England baseline and scores for the 30 local authorities that have been included in this survey.
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This publication reports initial results from the disabled children’s services indicator for 2008-09. This includes an overall England baseline and scores for the 30 local authorities that have been included in this survey.
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Folic Acid Cuts Baby's Heart Defects
NHS Choices
“Folic acid in bread can reduce risk of heart defects in babies,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. The newspaper says that new Canadian research has shown that adding the vitamin to bread and pasta can cut the risk of congenital heart defects (CHDs) in babies.
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“Folic acid in bread can reduce risk of heart defects in babies,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. The newspaper says that new Canadian research has shown that adding the vitamin to bread and pasta can cut the risk of congenital heart defects (CHDs) in babies.
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Friday 22 May 2009
Brain chemical reduces anxiety, increases survival of new cells
Mental Health Foundation
New research on a brain chemical involved in development sheds light on why some individuals may be predisposed to anxiety. It also strengthens understanding of cellular processes that may be common to anxiety and depression, and suggests how lifestyle changes may help overcome both.
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New research on a brain chemical involved in development sheds light on why some individuals may be predisposed to anxiety. It also strengthens understanding of cellular processes that may be common to anxiety and depression, and suggests how lifestyle changes may help overcome both.
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Money announced for alcohol addiction treatment
Mental Health Foundation
Health chiefs are to get more cash to fight the scourge of alcohol abuse, the Scottish Government said today.
Health boards will receive £36 million this year, compared with less than £25 million last year.
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Health chiefs are to get more cash to fight the scourge of alcohol abuse, the Scottish Government said today.
Health boards will receive £36 million this year, compared with less than £25 million last year.
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Study finds link between individual stress and adolescent obesity
Mental Health Foundation
Stress may indeed be a direct contributor to childhood obesity. That's according to a new Iowa State University study finding that increased levels of stress in adolescents are associated with a greater likelihood of them being overweight or obese.
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Stress may indeed be a direct contributor to childhood obesity. That's according to a new Iowa State University study finding that increased levels of stress in adolescents are associated with a greater likelihood of them being overweight or obese.
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Monday 18 May 2009
Tackling Health Inequalities: 10 years on
Department of Health
This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years across government - from the publication of the Acheson report on health inequalities in November 1998 to the announcement of the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities in November 2008. It covers developments across government on the wider social determinants of health, and the role of the NHS. It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report, reviews a range of key data sets covering social, economic, health and environmental indicators, and considers lessons learned and challenges for the future.
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This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years across government - from the publication of the Acheson report on health inequalities in November 1998 to the announcement of the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities in November 2008. It covers developments across government on the wider social determinants of health, and the role of the NHS. It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report, reviews a range of key data sets covering social, economic, health and environmental indicators, and considers lessons learned and challenges for the future.
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Promoting the health and wellbeing of looked after children – revised statutory guidance
Department for Children, Schools and Families
This guidance is a revised version of the existing guidance, 'Promoting the Health of Looked After Children', which was published by the Department of Health in 2002. The revised guidance will be statutory on PCTs and on Strategic Health Authorities as well as local authorities.
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This guidance is a revised version of the existing guidance, 'Promoting the Health of Looked After Children', which was published by the Department of Health in 2002. The revised guidance will be statutory on PCTs and on Strategic Health Authorities as well as local authorities.
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Friday 15 May 2009
Guidance notes for midwives on swine flu
Royal College of Nursing
The RCM is providing the following guidance to midwives to support their work in providing information to pregnant and breastfeeding women about the potential influenza ‘flu’ outbreak.
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The RCM is providing the following guidance to midwives to support their work in providing information to pregnant and breastfeeding women about the potential influenza ‘flu’ outbreak.
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Friday 8 May 2009
Anxiety UK Launch Poetry Competition
Mental Health Foundaton
Sheila Cameron, published poet and children’s author, is judging a poetry competition to raise money for Anxiety UK, Britain’s leading anxiety disorders charity.
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Sheila Cameron, published poet and children’s author, is judging a poetry competition to raise money for Anxiety UK, Britain’s leading anxiety disorders charity.
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Taking it on trust: A review of how boards of NHS trusts and foundation trusts get their assurance
Audit Commission
The report reviews the rigour with which boards of NHS trusts and foundation trusts operate the governance structures and processes to assure themselves that their organisation is operating effectively and meeting their strategic objectives. It includes recommendations for government and trusts as well as questions for board members to ask themselves about their current arrangements
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The report reviews the rigour with which boards of NHS trusts and foundation trusts operate the governance structures and processes to assure themselves that their organisation is operating effectively and meeting their strategic objectives. It includes recommendations for government and trusts as well as questions for board members to ask themselves about their current arrangements
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Report on comprehension and use of UK nutrition signpost labelling schemes
Food Standards Agency
The independent group of experts who have led the front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition signpost evaluation project, today published their final report.
The group, known as the Project Management Panel (PMP), is responsible for assuring the integrity and robustness of the study, the aim of which was to evaluate the impact of the various FOP nutritional signposting schemes on consumer understanding and behaviour. The research was conducted by BMRB in association with the Food, Consumer Behaviour and Health Research Centre at the University of Surrey.
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The independent group of experts who have led the front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition signpost evaluation project, today published their final report.
The group, known as the Project Management Panel (PMP), is responsible for assuring the integrity and robustness of the study, the aim of which was to evaluate the impact of the various FOP nutritional signposting schemes on consumer understanding and behaviour. The research was conducted by BMRB in association with the Food, Consumer Behaviour and Health Research Centre at the University of Surrey.
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Tuesday 5 May 2009
Mexican (Swine) Influenza NHS Leeds GP Update 1
Childhood obesity: surveillance and prevention
NHS Evidence
The 2009 Annual Evidence update on Obesity covers childhood obesity: surveillance and prevention. It is an update of the evidence from March 2008 to March 2009.
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The 2009 Annual Evidence update on Obesity covers childhood obesity: surveillance and prevention. It is an update of the evidence from March 2008 to March 2009.
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