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News: August 2006

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in private treatment in the UK.

Obesity vaccine one step closer to reality A new vaccine has been shown to lead to decreased weight gain and less body fat in animal models and has the potential to be effective in the fight against obesity.Scientists at the Scripps Research...
GBS (Group B Streptococcus ) test available in private clinics Women should be made aware of a routine test which could alert doctors to a potentially serious condition in their unborn child, according to a mother whose baby was left with cerebral palsy...
Genetic defect may prevent 'full' feeling Nearly six per cent of morbidly obese patients have a genetic defect which prevents them from feeling full, regardless of how much they have eaten.Researchers at the University of Florida have...
Sexual health money going towards NHS bills The NHS has been criticised after it was revealed that a large proportion of the money set aside for sexual health services is not getting to where it is needed.A survey undertaken by the Independent...
Elderly and vulnerable affected by NHS cuts in care budgets Concern has today been expressed about a recent report claiming that local councils are being forced to cut social care because of NHS deficits.Julian Brazier, MP for Canterbury and Whitstable, said...
Exactech defends its knee replacements Exactech's Optetrak knee system has superior wear characteristics, according to the results of laboratory tests which simulated normal walking conditions.The company said that its knee system, which...

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