Alternative therapy for knee surgery from The Pain Whisperer
Alternative therapy for knee surgery from The Pain Whisperer - News-Medical.net
Tom Chi, also known as The Pain Whisperer and star of the upcoming reality TV series of the same name, offers a remarkable alternative therapy to this type of surgery. Chi has treated perhaps a thousand similar injuries to the one afflicting Lin and …
Top Welsh doctors net £11m in cash awards
Top doctors net £11m in cash awards - This is South Wales
CASH-STRAPPED health chiefs paid out nearly £11 million in awards to top doctors in Wales last year. The £10.86 million was shared among high-performing consultants, including 33 at Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University (ABMU) Health Board, which covers …
Scientists hit out at Welsh Government’s mobile phone advice to children
Scientists hit out at Welsh Government's mobile phone advice to children - WalesOnline
According to the scientists, an official information leaflet adopts an inappropriate tone and plays down the potential health threats posed to youngsters by mobile phone use. Last night, however, the Welsh Government said it stood by its advice, …
First Minister Carwyn Jones won’t deny downgrading of Llanelli’s A&E unit
First Minister Carwyn Jones won't deny downgrading of Llanelli's A&E unit - This is South Wales
… forward by Hywel Dda Health Board. Mid and West Wales AM Simon Thomas said: “I asked the First Minister about concerns that services at Prince Philip would be downgraded into an urgent care unit. “Carwyn Jones did not deny that was a possibility.
Eating fruit and vegetables ‘give skin a healthy glow’
Fruit and veg ‘give healthy glow’ – BBC
Even a few weeks of eating fruit and vegetables could improve your skin colour, it is claimed.
University of St Andrews researchers monitored diet in 35 people, finding more colouration in those eating more greens. Other research suggests these changes may make you more attractive…
Art ‘helped my mental health’
Art 'helped my mental health' - BBC News
The mental health charity Mind Cymru has launched a series of short films made by people living with mental distress in Wales. The participants scripted and edited the films themselves after learning the skills on a digital storytelling course.
GPs overpaid for 95000 ‘ghost’ patients
GPs overpaid for 95000 'ghost' patients - Telegraph.co.uk
It is the job of primary care trusts in England and local health boards in Wales to keep patient lists up to date. Katherine Murphy, the chief executive of the Patients Association, condemned spending money on treating patients who “only exist within …
Welsh rehab centres ‘face closure’ through lack of clients
Welsh rehab centres 'face closure' through lack of clients - BBC News
The report by Alcohol Concern Cymru will call for area planning boards, based on the seven health boards in Wales, to take the lead in commissioning services from the 22 local authorities. Andrew Misell, manager of Alcohol Concern Cymru, …
NHS Watchdog frustrated over lack of action to improve Welsh hospitals
NHS Watchdog frustrated over lack of action to improve hospitals - WalesOnline
The annual Hospital Patient Environment report reveals Wales' seven health boards have yet to complete 55% of the actions required in the 2010 report. The Board of Community Health Councils in Wales has spoken of its frustration at the lack of progress …
Welsh waste plant plan opponents to give evidence at assembly
Waste plant plan opponents to give evidence at assembly - BBC News
Opponents of plans to develop waste incinerators around Wales have welcomed the opportunity to put their arguments in person to assembly members. The National Assembly's petitions committee is conducting an inquiry after receiving …
