Welcome to the AnaesthesiaUK news section of the site. Here we hope to provide you with access to the latest topical anaesthesia and healthcare related news. You will see that the news items are in date order. Click on a title to read the full story. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/News.aspx UK English http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET 600 A new study suggests that men with too much calcium in their bloodstreams may be at an increased risk of prostate cancer. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=986 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:05:32 GMT The Scottish Government has announced that car parking charges are to be abolished at NHS hospitals across Scotland. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=985 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:37:33 GMT Dr Jonathan Fielden has said that PFI has left the NHS struggling to meet repayments and facing decades of debt. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=984 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:32:33 GMT Cardiologists are exposed to risk of eye damage during cardiac procedures. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=983 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:37:31 GMT The Department of Health has announced that the NHS is making good progress against key priorities and predicts a surplus of £1.75 billion for 2008/09. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=982 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:44:34 GMT The MDU has expanded its educational programme to include the MDU Professionalism in Medicine & Healthcare Workshop. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=981 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:41:43 GMT New figures show that almost half of junior doctors are working hours in excess of 48 hours a week. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=980 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:01:31 GMT Recent evidence suggests that opioids can paradoxically worsen pain in some patients. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=979 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:47:10 GMT A 'remote nurse' system, which allows patients to monitor their own health at home, is being trialled. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=978 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:47:35 GMT A new meta-analysis has found that chewing gum aids recovery of intestinal function in patients who have undergone colectomy. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=977 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:06:14 GMT