Welcome to the AnaesthesiaUK news section of the site. Here we hope to provide you with access to the latest topical anaesthesia and healthcare related news. You will see that the news items are in date order. Click on a title to read the full story. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/News.aspx UK English http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET 600 The MDU has expanded its educational programme to include the MDU Professionalism in Medicine & Healthcare Workshop. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=981 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:41:43 GMT New figures show that almost half of junior doctors are working hours in excess of 48 hours a week. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=980 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:01:31 GMT Recent evidence suggests that opioids can paradoxically worsen pain in some patients. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=979 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:47:10 GMT A 'remote nurse' system, which allows patients to monitor their own health at home, is being trialled. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=978 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:47:35 GMT A new meta-analysis has found that chewing gum aids recovery of intestinal function in patients who have undergone colectomy. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=977 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:06:14 GMT New research shows that the underperformance in examinations of UK medical students from ethnic minorities could be partly down to a psychological phenomenon called 'stereotype threat'. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=976 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:23:52 GMT Unions and professional organisations representing healthcare students have called for a simplified financial system to encourage more people into a career in healthcare. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=975 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:46:40 GMT New research shows that "high-risk" patients with multiple medical conditions can safely undergo carotid endarterectomy. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=974 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:02:41 GMT Only 62% of the care recommended for older adults is actually received, says new study http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=972 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:14:18 GMT The recently published MDU Annual Report and Accounts 2007 reinforces the message that members should seek advice from the MDU at the earliest opportunity. http://www.anaesthesiauk.com/content.aspx?content=973 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:06:05 GMT