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<title>Medical News, Articles, Blogs and Discussions / Published News / General Practice</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:24:49 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MRSA cases down 10%]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/MRSA_cases_down_10/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/MRSA_cases_down_10/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:24:49 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Drop in MRSA infections heralded as &quot;major achievement&quot; as figures show C . diff cases also down in recent months<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cervical screening performance has improved]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Cervical_screening_performance_has_improved/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Cervical_screening_performance_has_improved/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:42:10 PDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Practice</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Liquid based cytology test has led to fewer repeat tests and faster results<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Practice based commissioning has not improved patient care]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Practice_based_commissioning_has_not_improved_patient_care/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Practice_based_commissioning_has_not_improved_patient_care/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:38:02 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Practice_based_commissioning_has_not_improved_patient_care/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Survey of practices also finds PCTs are not providing adequate commissioning support<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Flu jab does not reduce hospital admissions]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Flu_jab_does_not_reduce_hospital_admissions/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Flu_jab_does_not_reduce_hospital_admissions/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:50:42 PDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Flu_jab_does_not_reduce_hospital_admissions/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Research fuels doubt over the effectiveness of the flu vaccine programme<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Low birth weight associated with stress in later life]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Low_birth_weight_associated_with_stress_in_later_life/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Low_birth_weight_associated_with_stress_in_later_life/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:55:08 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Low_birth_weight_associated_with_stress_in_later_life/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Study shows link between birth weight and cortisol concentrations during psychosocial stress in late adulthood<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wide income gap linked to deaths in both rich and poor nations]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Wide_income_gap_linked_to_deaths_in_both_rich_and_poor_nations/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Wide_income_gap_linked_to_deaths_in_both_rich_and_poor_nations/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:55:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Wide_income_gap_linked_to_deaths_in_both_rich_and_poor_nations/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Study shows income inequality is closely associated with higher death rates for younger adults<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial incentives key to reducing malaria deaths]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Financial_incentives_key_to_reducing_malaria_deaths/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Financial_incentives_key_to_reducing_malaria_deaths/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:25:05 PDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Financial_incentives_key_to_reducing_malaria_deaths/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Study shows salary top-ups improve health outcomes in low-income countries<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obesity in England the worst in Europe]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Obesity_in_England_the_worst_in_Europe/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Obesity_in_England_the_worst_in_Europe/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:31:31 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Obesity_in_England_the_worst_in_Europe/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Health Profile of England 2007 also reveals continuing north-south divide<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Second-hand smoke cut by 95%]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Second-hand_smoke_cut_by_95/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Second-hand_smoke_cut_by_95/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:18:18 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Second-hand_smoke_cut_by_95/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[First research confirms clear health benefits of smoking ban for workers in pubs and restaurants<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UK falls further down Europe's healthcare league]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/UK_falls_further_down_Europes_healthcare_league/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/UK_falls_further_down_Europes_healthcare_league/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:33:43 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/UK_falls_further_down_Europes_healthcare_league/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[UK's health system rated &quot;mediocre&quot; despite massive boost to funding<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[One in ten breast cancer cases could be prevented]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/One_in_ten_breast_cancer_cases_could_be_prevented/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/One_in_ten_breast_cancer_cases_could_be_prevented/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:22:58 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/One_in_ten_breast_cancer_cases_could_be_prevented/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Thousands of cases each year could be prevented if women made simple lifestyle changes<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Unpaid care worth more than 87 billion a year]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Unpaid_care_worth_more_than_%A387_billion_a_year/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Unpaid_care_worth_more_than_%A387_billion_a_year/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:28:22 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Unpaid_care_worth_more_than_%A387_billion_a_year/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Unpaid care worth more than total annual NHS budget, reveals report from Carers UK<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[All adults in England could be organ donors]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/All_adults_in_England_could_be_organ_donors/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/All_adults_in_England_could_be_organ_donors/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:29:32 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/All_adults_in_England_could_be_organ_donors/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Health Secretary calls for task force to consider move to tackle donor shortage<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GP targets on heart disease should be simplified]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/GP_targets_on_heart_disease_should_be_simplified/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/GP_targets_on_heart_disease_should_be_simplified/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:38:39 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/GP_targets_on_heart_disease_should_be_simplified/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Call for QOF targets to be based more on treatment and prevention<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New GMC guidance due on personal beliefs]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_GMC_guidance_due_on_personal_beliefs/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_GMC_guidance_due_on_personal_beliefs/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:37:29 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_GMC_guidance_due_on_personal_beliefs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Views sought on how doctors should deal with faith and political issues<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lib Dems call for greater local control in NHS]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Lib_Dems_call_for_greater_local_control_in_NHS/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Lib_Dems_call_for_greater_local_control_in_NHS/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:36:45 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Lib_Dems_call_for_greater_local_control_in_NHS/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Report from party health spokesman outlines vision for &quot;Patient's Contract&quot;<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Children not protected from asthma by breastfeeding]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Children_not_protected_from_asthma_by_breastfeeding/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Children_not_protected_from_asthma_by_breastfeeding/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:55:26 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Children_not_protected_from_asthma_by_breastfeeding/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Breastfeeding makes no difference to hereditary conditions<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Staff must focus on obesity to save NHS finances]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Staff_must_focus_on_obesity_to_save_NHS_finances/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Staff_must_focus_on_obesity_to_save_NHS_finances/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:23:38 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Staff_must_focus_on_obesity_to_save_NHS_finances/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Pay rises for staff have not yet proven themselves justified, says landmark report by Sir Derek Wanless<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Medical studentsa4 behaviour at school could affect their career]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Medical_studentsrsquo_behaviour_at_school_could_affect_their_career/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Medical_studentsrsquo_behaviour_at_school_could_affect_their_career/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:33:55 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Medical_studentsrsquo_behaviour_at_school_could_affect_their_career/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MDU warns that fitness to practise concerns at medical school could affect future registration<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GPs warned about over-prescribing of steroids]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/GPs_warned_about_over-prescribing_of_steroids/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/GPs_warned_about_over-prescribing_of_steroids/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:21:55 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/GPs_warned_about_over-prescribing_of_steroids/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Doctors may be guilty of prescribing too many corticosteroids<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NICE publishes amended guidance on Alzheimera4s treatment]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/NICE_publishes_amended_guidance_on_Alzheimerrsquos_treatment/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/NICE_publishes_amended_guidance_on_Alzheimerrsquos_treatment/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:26:16 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/NICE_publishes_amended_guidance_on_Alzheimerrsquos_treatment/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Guidance clarified for treatment of non-English speakers and those with learning difficulties<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BMA demands inquiry into &quot;real&quot; cost of MTAS]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/BMA_demands_inquiry_into_real_cost_of_MTAS/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/BMA_demands_inquiry_into_real_cost_of_MTAS/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:11:46 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/BMA_demands_inquiry_into_real_cost_of_MTAS/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[National Audit Office urged to investigate medical training disaster<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Depression hinders recovery after heart attacks]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Depression_hinders_recovery_after_heart_attacks/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Depression_hinders_recovery_after_heart_attacks/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:56:42 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Depression_hinders_recovery_after_heart_attacks/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Recovery slower even in patients taking antidepressants<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BMA widens its call for a ban on competitive fighting]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/BMA_widens_its_call_for_a_ban_on_competitive_fighting/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/BMA_widens_its_call_for_a_ban_on_competitive_fighting/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:50:09 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/BMA_widens_its_call_for_a_ban_on_competitive_fighting/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Brutal &quot;no holds barred&quot; mixed martial arts is branded &quot;human cockfighting&quot;<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GPs prescribing wrong asthma drugs to children]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/GPs_prescribing_wrong_asthma_drugs_to_children/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/GPs_prescribing_wrong_asthma_drugs_to_children/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:24:52 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/GPs_prescribing_wrong_asthma_drugs_to_children/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[BTS guidance ignored as use of long-acting beta agonists increases and bronchodilator syrups persists<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Worrying rise in measles cases]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Worrying_rise_in_measles_cases/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Worrying_rise_in_measles_cases/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:05:05 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Worrying_rise_in_measles_cases/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Parents urged to get their children vaccinated after 480 cases of measles reported this summer<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NICE  agrees risk-sharing scheme for Velcade]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/NICE__agrees_risk-sharing_scheme_for_Velcade/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/NICE__agrees_risk-sharing_scheme_for_Velcade/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:17:24 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/NICE__agrees_risk-sharing_scheme_for_Velcade/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Manufacturers to cover costs for patients who fail to respond to treatment<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Anti-depressants don't solve depression in patients with Parkinson's Disease]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Anti-depressants_dont_solve_depression_in_patients_with_Parkinsons_Disease/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Anti-depressants_dont_solve_depression_in_patients_with_Parkinsons_Disease/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:47:09 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Anti-depressants_dont_solve_depression_in_patients_with_Parkinsons_Disease/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Many patients with Parkinson's disease suffer depressive symptoms even when on medication, study finds<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Coffee consumption linked to risk of incident hypertension]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Coffee_consumption_linked_to_risk_of_incident_hypertension/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Coffee_consumption_linked_to_risk_of_incident_hypertension/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:30:29 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Coffee_consumption_linked_to_risk_of_incident_hypertension/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Study suggests coffee drinking increases chances of needing blood-pressure pills<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Acrylamide not linked to increased breast cancer risk]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Acrylamide_not_linked_to_increased_breast_cancer_risk/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Acrylamide_not_linked_to_increased_breast_cancer_risk/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:28:50 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Acrylamide_not_linked_to_increased_breast_cancer_risk/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Normal dietary intake of foods that contain acrylamide is unlikely to increase the risk of breast cancer, suggest the preliminary findings of a study of 100,000 women<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New guidance for childhood urinary tract infections issued]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_guidance_for_childhood_urinary_tract_infections_issued/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_guidance_for_childhood_urinary_tract_infections_issued/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:45:50 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_guidance_for_childhood_urinary_tract_infections_issued/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The new guidance is aimed at both healthcare professionals and parents, in a bid to promote speedier diagnosis, and prevent potentially permanent kidney damage and unneccesary investigations<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Longer ambulance journeys threaten patient survival]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Longer_ambulance_journeys_threaten_patient_survival/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Longer_ambulance_journeys_threaten_patient_survival/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:27:59 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Longer_ambulance_journeys_threaten_patient_survival/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The further seriously ill patients have to travel by ambulance to reach emergency care, the more likely they are to die, reveals research published today<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[One billion people will have hypertension within 20 years]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:25:50 PDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Fears that high blood pressure cases will soar worldwide<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New drug testing guidelines issued]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_drug_testing_guidelines_issued/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_drug_testing_guidelines_issued/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:16:06 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_drug_testing_guidelines_issued/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Industry revises drug test guidelines to reflect lessons learned<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[T cell treatment may help cancer patients]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/T_cell_treatment_may_help_cancer_patients/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/T_cell_treatment_may_help_cancer_patients/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:30:37 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/T_cell_treatment_may_help_cancer_patients/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Injecting &quot;killer&quot; T cells can help treat a form of cancer, claims research<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New child growth charts to be piloted]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_child_growth_charts_to_be_piloted/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_child_growth_charts_to_be_piloted/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:48:13 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/New_child_growth_charts_to_be_piloted/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Clinicians will be trained in using revised charts based on breastfeeding<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cancer rates rise due to sunburn, alcohol, smoking and obesity]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Cancer_rates_rise_due_to_sunburn_alcohol_smoking_and_obesity/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Cancer_rates_rise_due_to_sunburn_alcohol_smoking_and_obesity/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:38:05 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Cancer_rates_rise_due_to_sunburn_alcohol_smoking_and_obesity/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Leading charity warning over a 43% rise in melanomas over 10 years<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Medics plea for reduction in drink drive limit]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Medics_plea_for_reduction_in_drink_drive_limit/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Medics_plea_for_reduction_in_drink_drive_limit/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:38:19 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Medics_plea_for_reduction_in_drink_drive_limit/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Doctors say lowering the current blood alcohol level allowed for driving will save lives<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Implications of restricting drug rep access to GPs]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Implications_of_restricting_drug_rep_access_to_GPs/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Implications_of_restricting_drug_rep_access_to_GPs/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:56:48 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/Implications_of_restricting_drug_rep_access_to_GPs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reduced access at one practice reduced promotional material and samples and improved generic prescribing<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More suicides when temperatures rise]]></title>
<link>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/More_suicides_when_temperatures_rise/</link>
<comments>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/More_suicides_when_temperatures_rise/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:47:37 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>srrpenna</dc:creator>
<category>General Practice</category>
<guid>http://www.medinews.co.uk/GeneralPractice/More_suicides_when_temperatures_rise/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Suicide rates escalate at temperatures above 18 degrees C<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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