“Hospitals have been warned not to over-dilute cleaning chemicals amid fears that this could boost antibiotic resistance in bacteria” says the BBC News website today.
"In a new development in tissue engineering, [scientists] have grown a human-like ear from animal tissue," The Independent has reported. This research focused on growing a "tissue engineered" outer part of the ear in the laboratory...
The Independent is reporting the findings of a study that estimates that 1 in 20 hospital deaths in England could have been prevented. Of course, one preventable death is one too many, but the report actually shows an improvement in patient care…
Behind the headlines article on news coverage of a survey of GP surgeries for patients with diabetes.
“Graphic warning labels on cigarette packs work better” than written warnings, the BBC reported. The broadcaster said researchers have found that graphic images of health problems are more effective than...
"Science and health news hype: where does it come from?," The Guardian asks. A new study suggests a lot of the hype comes from academics themselves, or at least their press offices, as many press releases contain exaggerations…
'Hospitals 'full to bursting' as bed shortage hits danger level' The Guardian explains. This was the finding of the latest annual Dr Foster’s guide into NHS hospital performance – the guide also found death rates in some hospitals were 'worryingly high'…
NHS Direct is receiving calls from members of the public regarding the recent atomic accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. The calls are regarding the use of iodine tablets and salt, and whether...
Behind the headlines article on news reports of a wound healing gel that reduces scarring and assists healing.