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276. Low-carb Diets for People with Diabetes: Latest Position Statement from Diabetes UK

A little progress Diabetes UK has just released its latest statement on the use of Low-carb diets for those suffering from diabetes (1). Up to now this organisation, which is the leading charity on diabetes has set itself against recommending this approach so it is a step forward to accept that: “Low-carbohydrate diets can be …

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248. Big Pharm. The Great Big Drugs Rip-off (Part 1)

Pharmaceutical companies / By VWheelock

The major international drug companies have an appalling record with respect to compliance with the law. On many occasions they have been called to account and required to pay massive sums as a result. This record is convincing evidence that these companies cannot be trusted to operate ethically. This blog and the next two will …

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126. What Every Woman Should Know about Mammography

Medical Practice / By VWheelock

Mammography is a procedure in which the breast is examined using a special X-ray machine to detect signs of cancer. The rationale is that early detection enables treatment to be started before symptoms become evident thereby increasing the chances of curing or controlling the disease. This approach is utilised in many countries and in the …

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121. Time for a Reality Check on the NHS

Uncategorized / By VWheelock

According to a report in The Guardian: “The NHS is generally acknowledged to be facing a growing funding crisis after four years of tight settlements, deepening demographic pressure and an inefficient system that splits health and social care. The Nuffield Trust has suggested there will be a financial shortfall of £2bn in 2015-16” (1). The …

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42. American Doctors Decide that Obesity is a Disease

All cause death rate, Body Mass Index, Obesity / By VWheelock

Obesity is now classed as a disease according to a recent decision taken by the American Medical Association (AMA)which is the official body representing the medical profession in the USA. This decision was reached despite the fact that the AMA’s own Council on Science and Public Health had concluded that: “Without a single, clear, authoritative, …

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