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Smoking in pregnancy linked to fertility problems
Smoking during early pregnancy can have an adverse affect on the fertility of the baby in later life, a study has found.
September 8, 2010
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People who suffer from blackouts may be going undiagnosed, says NICE
People who experience spontaneous blackouts may be missing out on an accurate and timely diagnosis of their symptoms because of inadequate assessments made by healthcare staff, NICE has warned.
August 25, 2010
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A daily dose of aspirin could protect against hypertension in pregnancy
Mums-to-be who are at-risk of developing hypertension during pregnancy should take a small amount of aspirin every day to ward off the condition, latest NICE guidance suggests.
August 25, 2010
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NHS organisations to be named in report into the uptake of NICE-approved drugs on the NHS
NHS organisations will, for the first time, be named in this year's report on the uptake of NICE-approved drugs on the NHS in England, to be published in November.
August 20, 2010
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New advice on rosiglitazone use
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a new warning over the use of rosiglitazone (Avandia) for the treatment of type-2 diabetes, as evidence grows of cardiovascular risk.
August 10, 2010
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First NHS audit of NICE's workplace guidance
The first national audit among NHS staff of NICE's public health guidance for the workplace is to begin later this month, the Royal College of Physicians has announced.
August 6, 2010
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GPs could cut prescribing costs by following NICE advice
Following NICE guidance when prescribing drugs to treat conditions such as heart disease and diabetes could help in the drive to save £20 billion in the health service by 2013.
August 5, 2010
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NICE announces 2011/12 QOF indicators
GPs could be given new incentives to improve the care of patients with diabetes, dementia and mental health problems like schizophrenia, after NICE announced a menu of potential indicators for the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
August 5, 2010
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GPs warned over meningitis care
GPs are being urged to be alert to the signs of meningitis, after the Medical Defence Union (MDU) revealed that it has paid out £22 million since 1998 in legal claims for failures and delays in diagnosing the infection.
August 4, 2010
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NICE issues pregnancy weight management guidance, as the number of obese mothers soars
Obese mums-to-be should be encouraged to lose weight before they become pregnant, in order to reduce the risk of major complications during pregnancy, latest NICE guidance suggests.
July 28, 2010
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