The Council of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain has announced a fee increase of 2.2% for 2010, following the outcome of the 2010 fees consultation and a review of the Society's financial position. It is the second year in a row that fees have not been raised significantly. Last year's fees only rose by the annual inflationary rise and were between 3.9% - 4.5%.
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A research article in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. This research led by Professor Kim and his colleagues in Pusan National University, South Korea.
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Weight-loss surgery isn't risk-free, but a new study suggests that in the hands of a skilled surgeon, it may be safer than previously thought. However, some people -- including those with sleep apnea or a history of blood clots -- are more likely to have problems with surgery than others, according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine. 
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Cancer survivors are more likely than their healthy peers to suffer serious psychological distress such as anxiety and depression, even a decade after treatment ends, new research shows. 
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With the widespread use of DNA technology to prove everything from paternity to national origin, this technology is fast becoming accessible to people in everyday life. You can now purchase a DNA test kit in almost any pharmacy and perform the test at ho...
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Chronic fatigue is a debilitating disorder of unknown cause which affects thousands of people. It is a complicated disorder that manifests itself with extreme fatigue that does not improve with bed rest and often worsens with physical or mental activity. T...
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