New transport service for critically-ill children
Critically-ill children in hospitals around the country who need specialist paediatric care will benefit from two…
911 and First Responder rules to interact with Autism sensitivity
It is essential for first responder to understand autism and be prepared to respond effectively and safely to…
MSPs question A&E waiting time target
MSPs have questioned whether a key target for Accident and Emergency (A&E) waiting times in Scotland is…
Shift workers 'sicker and fatter'
Higher rates of obesity and ill-health have been found in shift workers than the general population.
Health Survey…
Expert working group reviews progress in health financing of TB services
A working group made up of senior managers and experts from national tuberculosis (TB) programmes (NTP), ministries…
Wales' bowel surgery death rate 'higher than expected'
The number of bowel cancer patients dying after surgery in Wales appears to be higher than expected, new figures…
Music when operating on patients? 'makes surgery less stressful'
A study by Cardiff surgeons has found what music works best when operating on patients
(MUSICWORKS) - Patients…
Australia: Why the costs of running a medical service will continue to climb
DOCTOR'S BAG POST - The government’s revised co-payment plan is a dog’s breakfast. Here are 9 reasons why the…
Virtually Unknown Rescue Team Champs the First Rescue Marathon in the Philippines
From: Jossa De Pano
They weren’t in for the glory but they have the guts. What were they thinking, competing…
Internet searches can predict volume of ER visits
The correlation between Internet searches on a regional medical website and next-day visits to regional emergency…