News Items by Date - November 2006

1 November 2006Bacteria could make new library of cancer drugs that are too complex to create artificially

2 November 2006Sudan polio immunization campaign to protect nearly eight million children

3 November 2006Early-stage immune system control of HIV may depend on inherited factors

3 November 2006New Cambridge Univ study shows increased risk of dementia before death

4 November 2006Doctors honoured for their work during the Troubles in Northern Ireland

5 November 2006Medicines from the rain forests - Newcastle University, UK

6 November 2006Research reveals devastating impact drug addiction has on families

6 November 2006Everyday foods may not be as 'ordinary' as we think ...

7 November 2006Moods correlate with changes in the human brain in Huntington’s disease

8 November 2006Massage may help infants sleep more, cry less and be less stressed

8 November 2006University children's brain tumour research centre celebrates £600,000 boost

8 November 2006Revolutionary heart operation pioneered at Glenfield Hospital, UK

9 November 2006A better way of lubricating human joints and implants

9 November 2006Old hospital wards affect patient recovery

10 November 2006BMA(NI) calls for immediate action to stop violence against doctors

10 November 2006Reward for clinic's breakthroughs in tackling childhood obesity - Bristol

11 November 2006Launch of new Gender Violence and Health Centre - London

13 November 2006AMA policies on mercury pollution, hormone compounds and smoke-free meetings

14 November 2006AMA issues recommendations to improve the emergency care system

15 November 2006Red meat and breast cancer ? (SafeFood, Ireland)

15 November 20066 Week Baby Check in General Practice Report (Ireland)

16 November 2006RCN Response to High Court ruling on Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) List - UK

17 November 2006BMA response to the OFCOM ruling banning junk food advertising during programmes targeted at under-16s

17 November 2006Armenia beats iodine deficiency (UNICEF)

20 November 2006British 'reserve and stoicism' is costing lives, says heart charity

20 November 2006BMA comment on hospital advertising (UK)

20 November 2006WHO - The African Regional Health Report

22 November 2006BMA backs calls to tackle young Scots' smoking habits

27 November 2006BMA says Patient Experience Survey is discredited

29 November 2006Many IRB members have financial relationships with companies - Conflict of interest ?

30 November 2006World AIDS Day: progress made, but AIDS remains pressing public health challenge

30 November 2006Nutrition is an essential part of basic patient care, according to BMA Scotland