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Amnesia patients stuck in present

Amnesia patients struggle to imagine new and future experiences as well as being unable to recall events from their past, a study has shown. UK researchers said the results showed those suffering from amnesia were "forced to live in the present".

16 Jan 2007
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Health chiefs block asthma drug

Asthma campaigners have condemned a decision not to approve a new drug for use by the NHS in Scotland as "unjust and inhumane". The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) said the economic case for prescribing Xolair had not been made.

16 Jan 2007
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Thousands ignore glaucoma advice

People with glaucoma who fail to use prescribed medication regularly are losing their sight unnecessarily, according to a leading charity. The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) is launching a campaign to encourage people to follow medical advice.

16 Jan 2007
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Cllr Rob Renold

Stop Junk Mail

You can have your name removed from the mailing lists used by marketing firms.

16 Jan 2007
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