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THURSDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
Woman dead after salmonella outbreak at wedding
An 82 year old woman has died after contracting Salmonella food poisoning at a wedding in Prestwich. The Health Protection Agency are investigating after four wedding guests were hospitalised; lawyers representing the guests are taking legal action against the caterers of the function. Salmonella bacteria are often found in poultry, eggs and raw egg products. Infection causes diarrhoea, sickness and headaches, which can occur if cooked food is contaminated by raw food, or if food has not been cooked properly. Dr Peter Elton, director of public health at NHS Bury, said "Illness arising from the salmonella bug can be debilitating, especially for young children and older people.” (BBC,Independent)
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WEDNESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
Cervical cancer checks fall in Scotland
Scottish women have been reminded of the importance of being checked for cervical cancer after figures show a decrease in the number of smear tests carried out. In Scotland, 35,000 fewer smear tests were processed by NHS laboratories in 2009-2010 compared to the previous year. Smear testing detects pre-cancerous changes in cervical cells, caused by infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). Early detection of these abnormalities allows patients to be treated quickly, reducing their chance of developing cervical cancer. The higher number of women being tested early in 2009 is thought partly to be due to heightened awareness of the disease following the death of reality TV start Jade Goody in March 2009. A Scottish Executive spokesman said, “Cervical screening helps save lives, it’s as simple as that. We continue to work with boards to ensure that all eligible women come forward for screening.” (Telegraph)
Last updated 2 September 2010 |
