Pills to avoid diabetes 'unjust'
Taking prescription drugs to prevent diabetes cannot be justified when lifestyle changes are just as effective, say US scientists.
27 Apr 2007
News
Pain drugs dementia hope dashed
Commonly used painkillers which had been thought to prevent Alzheimer's have no effect, research suggests. Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) did not protect memory or prevent dementia, two US studies found.
27 Apr 2007
Alexander welcomes Lords support for Independent Living
Danny Alexander MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Social Exclusion and Disability Spokesperson, today welcomed the completion of the Lords Stages of the Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill. Introduced by Lord Ashley of Stoke, the Private Member's Bill is aimed at tackling the growing gap in social care, and ensuring greater choice and support for disabled people and their carers.
25 Apr 2007
OFT to look at £30,000 bill for ear implant
The parents of a six-year-old girl who was born profoundly deaf are complaining to the Office of Fair Trading after the NHS refused to provide her with a second "bionic ear" implant, leaving them with a £30,000 bill for the operation.
25 Apr 2007
Schools to share £1m access fund
Almost £1m is to be spent on Derbyshire's schools to make them more accessible for disabled staff, visitors and pupils.
25 Apr 2007
Amputee athlete aims for Olympics
Three years ago Oscar Pistorius had never stepped onto a track, let alone run a race. Today he is an athletics sensation - holder of world records in the 100m, 200m and 400m events. His coach, Ampie Louw, says Oscar is "a natural champion - born that way".
25 Apr 2007