New way to build stronger bones
American scientists have discovered a way to trigger bone production, raising hopes of a treatment for osteoporosis.
9 Oct 2006
American scientists have discovered a way to trigger bone production, raising hopes of a treatment for osteoporosis.
The term schizophrenia should be abolished, experts have said.
Alzheimer's disease groups have condemned a decision by the NHS drugs watchdog to reject their appeal for greater access to certain drugs.
Employers are far less likely to employ people with mental illnesses than those with physical ailments, a report shows.
Commenting on NICE's announcement today that it will only approve access to certain Alzheimer's drugs for people in the moderate stages of the disease, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Sandra Gidley MP said:
Training given to teachers of children with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities will be improved, Alan Johnson, education secretary, has said. The pledge follows criticism from the Commons education select committee earlier this year that the education of these pupils was "not fit for purpose".