Bowel cancer screening programme: standards
Public Health England - These documents present the national screening standards for the NHS bowel cancer screening programme (BCSP).The most recent standards apply to data collected from 1 April 2018. They replace previous versions.Standards (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - March 8, 2018 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Information & Knowledge Service Tags: Quality of care and clinical outcomes Source Type: blogs
It Looks Like The Telstra Health Developed National Cancer Registry Is Almost There!
This popped up a few days ago:
Major component of Australia's cancer register still without go-live By Justin Hendry on Feb 14, 2018 1:37PM
Planning will recommence after delivery of first phase.The replacement of Australia ’s outdated bowel screening register remains without a go-live date almost a year after a complex data migration process stalled the original launch.
Australia ’s new Telstra-built cancer screening register is a single platform that will replace the paper-based national bowel screening register as well as the eight separate cervical cancer screening registers operated by the states and te...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - February 22, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David More MB PhD FACHI Source Type: blogs
I Wonder Why The ADHA Has Not Intervened To Improve The Way DOH IT Projects Are Delivered.
This appeared this week.Technical bungles preventing plans to create national bowel cancer register — crucial to fighting diseaseSheradyn Holderhead, Political reporter, The AdvertiserJune 7, 2017 9:43pmA NATIONAL register for bowel cancer essential to prevent deaths from the insidious disease will be delayed 12 months as technical bungles plague the plan.The register was meant to be rolled out on March 20 this year, but was delayed following problems pulling data from an existing paper-based version.Federal Health Department officials have confirmed the register would not be up and running until at least the first part ...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - June 14, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David More MB PhD FACHI Source Type: blogs
Weekly Australian Health IT Links – 12th June, 2017.
Here are a few I have come across the last week or so.Note: Each link is followed by a title and a few paragraphs. For the full article click on the link above title of the article. Note also that full access to some links may require site registration or subscription payment.General CommentA really quiet week with very little going on, but we seem to have some previous issues being revived.Enjoy the browse.-----http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/health/technical-bungles-preventing-plans-to-create-national-bowel-cancer-register-crucial-to-fighting-disease/news-story/fbb0198c27c48e371083af0a0cabc7acTechnical bungles pr...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - June 12, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David More MB PhD FACHI Source Type: blogs
Socialized Medicine: From Anecdote to Data
Last night ’s CNN duel between Senators Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz on the future of Obamacare was pretty illuminating for a recent arrival to the United States, with Senator Sanders’ playbook all-too-familiar to those of us from the UK.Sanders wants a single-payer socialized healthcare system in the United States, just as we have in Britain. Any objection to that is met with the claim that you are “leaving people to die.” The only alternatives on offer, you would think, are the U.S. system as it exists now, or the UK system. Sanders did not once acknowledge that the UK structure, which is free at the point of use,...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - February 8, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Ryan Bourne Source Type: blogs
Remembering Dr. Pamela Davies & her work with premature babies: A personal tribute
Dr. Pamela Davies may not be a household name, but she radically improved the life chances of premature babies.
I had direct experience of this – in fact it is largely due to her work that I’m even around to write this. My early weeks, more than 45 years ago, were spent at Hammersmith Hospital in London after my twin sister Jenny and I were born ten weeks premature – weighing in at 3lbs 5oz and 2lbs 12oz. The circumstances of our birth were anything but usual – the doctors discovered mum was carrying twins less than 24 hours earlier. Mum did have her suspicions. ‘What, do you have an elephant in there?’ my gran...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - November 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Champions Childbirth DW UK Source Type: blogs
Bowel cancer: a vision for 2020
This report sets out five key ambitions for the future of bowel cancer care: one million more people screened; no one with symptoms turned away; the best treatment for every patient; more bowel cancer nurses; and support for everyone after treatment.
Report
Press release (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - November 24, 2015 Category: UK Health Authors: The King's Fund Information & Knowledge Service Source Type: blogs
Curing Cancer with Innovation
Chelsea German
While a “cure for cancer,” is not yet in hand, it is probably not as far away as you think. As an article in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal shows, we are making tremendous strides in the fight against cancer.
Let us take a moment to look at the data and rejoice in the many lives saved by medical innovation. We focus on gains made against the top four deadliest cancers: lung cancer, bowel cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.
Consider how the lung cancer death rate per 100,000 men has decreased since the 1980s:
While the decline is global, the greatest gains can be seen in wealthy, developed c...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - April 3, 2015 Category: American Health Authors: Chelsea German Source Type: blogs
Georgann gets rid of acid blocking medication
Tens of millions of people take prescription and over-the-counter drugs to suppress stomach acid production. Such drugs are the third most commonly prescribed drugs in the nation.
It is very common for people who engage in the Wheat Belly lifestyle to obtain relief from acid reflux/heartburn/esophagitis within several days of kissing their last bagel or bowl of bran cereal goodbye. But what to do with the acid blocking drugs that you may have been taking?
Georgann shares her experience with the Wheat Belly lifestyle and getting off acid reflux drugs.
I am reading the new book, Wheat Belly Total Health, and I had to send yo...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - February 26, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories acid reflux gluten-free grains H2 blockers heartburn Source Type: blogs
Linkies!
photo: X-ray Delta OneBy Crabby McSlackerSo the last week or two I was in a bit of a funk. And I'm still struggling with minor transitory stuff like injuries, and the resultant lack of exercise, and a potential new restrictive diet. (FODMAPS anyone? Copious whining about that to follow, if it indeed happens). Plus of course there's the usual dreaded Crapload of Stuff That Really Freakin' Needs to Get Done But Where The Hell to Find Time?And yet? Funk gone for now! Perspective returned. Back to feeling mostly good about life. (At least for a congenital pissypants grouchbucket).I know that research says&nbs...
Source: Cranky Fitness - July 25, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Crabby McSlacker Source Type: blogs
May 2014 Man of the Month: Stephen Sutton
“I don’t see the point of measuring life in terms of time anymore. I would rather measure life in terms of making a difference”- Stephen Sutton
For DW May Man of the Month we honor Stephen Sutton, who passed away earlier this month from cancer. At a time when most of us were practicing cautiously for our new driver’s license, Sutton, at the age of 15, was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer. Uniquely, rather than dwell on the nature of his status, he turned his attention into completing his bucket list of “46 weird and wonderful things” and raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust.
With a [retrospectively...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - May 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Cancer Man of the Month Source Type: blogs
NHS could save £84m using cheaper drug to prevent blindness, trial finds
Researchers say Avastin is just as good as more-expensive Lucentis for treating wet age-related macular degenerationAn image of an eye with wet AMD, the most common cause of blindness, diagnosed in 23,000 people in the UK every year. Photograph: Queen's University Belfast/PASarah Boseley, health editorThe NHS could save more than £84m a year if it used a cheap, unlicensed drug to treat people in danger of going blind rather than the expensive one currently licensed and promoted by leading pharmaceutical companies for the purpose, a ground-breaking trial has shown.Researchers led by Prof Usha Chakravarthy from Queen's Univ...
Source: PharmaGossip - July 19, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: insider Source Type: blogs
Pharmalot... Pharmalittle... The Weekend Nears
Once again, another working week will soon come to a close. As always, celebration is near, especially since this kicks off the start to summer. Our weekend plans, however, are rather modest. We intent to forage for treasures, tend to the official Pharmalot corporate campus grounds and catch up on some reading. A few naps are also in order. But what about you? As noted, summer is here, so why not enjoy the great outdoors? Or touch base with someone special? If you find yourself stuck for something to do, perhaps you could contemplate the rest of your life. Whatever you fancy, have a wonderful time. But be safe. See you soo...
Source: Pharmalot - June 21, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: esilverman Source Type: blogs
Pharmalot… Pharmalittle… Good Morning
Good morning, folks, and how are you today? A spot of snow has descended on the frosty Pharmalot corporate campus, where we have dusted off the official Pharmalot limousine that chauffeurs the short people to the schoolhouses. As usual, the great morning rush is under way. We have a feeling you can relate. So time to get started. Grab a cup of stimulation and attack your to-do list before it attacks you. Here are some fresh tidbits and, of course, we hope you have a meaningful day. Stay in touch…
A Key Trial For A Tuberculosis Vaccine Fails (Reuters)
Sanofi Says EU Approves Zaltrap For Bowel Cancer (Reuters)
Glaxo Sp...
Source: Pharmalot - February 5, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: Ed Silverman Tags: Uncategorized Alnylam Cholesterol Doxil Endo Health Solutions FDA GlaxoSmithKline Heptitis C Idenix Pharmaceuticals Medicines Company RNAi Sanofi TB Tuberculosis Vaccines Zaltrap Source Type: blogs
