August 26, 2008

Colon Surgery Recovery Speeded Up by Chewing Gum

Chewing gum may help improve recovery of intestinal function after all or part of the colon has been surgically removed, say British researchers who reviewed

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California Hospitals Fined for Lack of Quality Care

Ken August, a spokesman for the California Department of
Public Health., has revealed that some 18 hospitals in the state have been penalized for violating laws regarding quality care for patients.

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Probe Ordered into 49 Children’s Death During Clinical Trials in AIIMS

The Centre today directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director to order a high-level inquiry into the circustances leading to

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Welsh Hospital Managers Apologise to Sick Pensioner Left Without Blankets for Two Days

In yet another grim reminder of the rather precarious situation of Britain’s famed NHS, a sick pensioner in Wales was left without blankets for 48 hours.

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Brit Hospitals Home to Rats, Fleas and Bed Bugs

In a new shocking and ghastly horrific revelation, the Daily Telegraph has reported that most of the 171 hospitals that are controlled by Britain’s national

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Security in WB Hospitals Tightened After Blasts

Following the horrific blasts in Ahemadabad hospital, the
West Bengal government has decided to tighten security in civil hospitals and
medical colleges in West Bengal.

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Britain Improving Tarnished Healthcare Image- Warns Private Care Homes

In a recent bid to improve its tarnished image in the healthcare sector, the British government has issued a warning to its social services chiefs to either “shape up” or “ship out”.

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Crocs Plastic Clogs Banned in Vienna Hospitals as Safety Risks

Vienna’s hospitals said Tuesday they were banning popular Crocs plastic clogs, often worn by nursing staff, as they may pose safety risks for patients.

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Lack of Hygiene in Hospitals and Clubs in Wales

Lack of soaps in hospitals and rat droppings in food served in football clubs. That is a pretty scary situation obtaining in Wales, UK. Spot checks at

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August 2, 2008

Trusts Must Be Given Interim Systems: NHS Informatics Review

The NHS Informatics Review has said that trusts must be
provided with “interim” systems and in some cases they even merit national
funding.

This

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