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G20 pathologist 'irresponsible'

Wed, 2010-08-25 16:56
A pathologist at the centre of a row over a man's death at the G20 protests was "irresponsible" in other cases, the GMC rules.

Teenage therapy

Wed, 2010-08-25 16:42
Can therapy help teenagers avoid alcohol and drugs?

Overload on Es

Wed, 2010-08-25 15:34
'The day I ate as many additives as possible'

German doctor's gagging bid fails

Wed, 2010-08-25 15:01
The German doctor who accidentally killed a 70-year-old Cambridgeshire patient loses his legal attempt to stop the man's sons criticising him in the media.

Experimental surgery for eye condition

Wed, 2010-08-25 14:34
Doctors are trying a new procedure to treat Keratoconus, a degenerative condition of the eyes.

Concerns over GP NHS commissioning

Wed, 2010-08-25 11:38
Handing GPs control of the health budget and commissioning of hospital services would be "disastrous", a medical charity has warned. Sophie Hutchinson meets a family opposed to the move.

Pregnancy aspirin advice issued

Wed, 2010-08-25 08:11
A small dose of aspirin in pregnancy can help prevent high blood pressure complications, expert guidance says.

Tagging for psychiatric patients

Wed, 2010-08-25 04:27
For the first time in Britain, a satellite tracking system is being used to monitor the movements of violent offenders with mental health problems.

UK has 480,000 new sex infections

Wed, 2010-08-25 00:46
There were almost half a million new cases of sexually transmitted infections in 2009, with young people most likely to be affected, figures show.

Food binge makes 'long-term fat'

Wed, 2010-08-25 00:17
Eating too much, even for a short period of time, can have long-term effects on body weight and fat, a study warns

Bowel cancer drug move criticised

Tue, 2010-08-24 22:11
Campaigners have condemned a decision to turn down a bowel cancer drug for use on the NHS in England and Wales.

Fatal overdose GP set for inquiry

Tue, 2010-08-24 19:50
A German GP who killed a Cambridgeshire patient with an overdose may now face a local inquiry, the BBC learns.

Water birth

Tue, 2010-08-24 18:37
Pakistan floods leave mother and newborn baby searching for help

Bullet discovered after 5 years

Tue, 2010-08-24 18:04
A Polish man living in Germany spends five years with a bullet in his head after forgetting he was shot because he was drunk.

Pakistan disease threat 'serious'

Tue, 2010-08-24 17:25
Pakistan is in danger from epidemic diseases, PM Yousuf Raza Gilani warns, as 17 million people struggle to cope with flood devastation.

Juggling work and being a new dad

Tue, 2010-08-24 17:12
Manish Patel has just become a new dad. He is learning to juggle the responsibility of being a parent, with his high powered career.

Downing Street dad

Tue, 2010-08-24 16:10
The PM's newest challenge - sleepless nights and nappy changes. How will he fare?

GP NHS commissioning 'disastrous'

Tue, 2010-08-24 16:05
Handing GPs control of the health budget and commissioning hospital services would be "disastrous", a medical charity warns.

IT company aims to end female foeticide

Tue, 2010-08-24 15:48
India is fighting to stop female foeticide.

IVF treatment halted to cut costs

Tue, 2010-08-24 15:00
IVF treatment is suspended by a Cheshire Primary Care Trust in a move to cut costs.