| Health hazards of restaurant dishcloths Many dishcloths used in restaurants and takeaways harbour unsavoury and possibly dangerous bacteria, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said. bbc.co.uk |
Britons face six year wait for chronic pain treatment People with chronic pain in Britain have among the longest waits for treatment in Europe, a report has found. telegraph.co.uk |
Striking health workers snub accreditation process Allied health staff at Townsville hospital in the state's north are refusing to take part in an accreditation process as part of their industrial action against Queensland Health. abc.net.au |
Prescriptions: Pfizer Accused of Lack of Disclosure Published studies of 1,065 patients showed reboxetine worked. Unpublished studies of 3,033 showed it did not. feeds.nytimes.com |
The Vanishing Mind: Children Ease Alzheimer’s in Land of Aging South Korea is training thousands, including children, as “dementia supporters,” to recognize symptoms and care for patients. feeds.nytimes.com |