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Britains Next Oldest Mother Highlights Increase Of 'fertility Tourism'
At 66 years old, Elizabeth Adeney is set to become Britain"s oldest mother when she gives birth to a child conceived following fertility treatment at a clinic in Ukraine. The example highlights the growing trend among fertility patients to travel abroad to access treatment which in Britain often involves high cost and a long wait.
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Sepracor Provides Update On Clinical Trials For SEP-225289 And LUNESTA(R) Pediatrics
Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) announced that it has completed the analysis and validation of the preliminary results of a Phase II, 514-patient study evaluating the efficacy and safety of SEP-225289 for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, including patients with melancholic and atypical features. Sepracor determined that SEP-225289 did not meet the primary efficacy endpoint, which was a reduction in symptoms of depression following eight weeks of treatment, as assessed using the clinician-rated, 17-item HAM-D scale (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, a standard scale used to assess depression in clinical trials and consisting of a list of symptoms commonly associated with depression). The positive control in the study (venlafaxine extended-release) did achieve separation from placebo that was statistically significant on the primary endpoint.
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DoH Confirms First Cases Of NOVEL H1N1 Influenza A On The Island Of Kaua'i, Hawai'i
The Hawai"i State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 83 additional cases of novel H1N1 Influenza A of swine origin this week. Two of the individuals live on the island of Kaua"i, one individual lives on the island of Maui, two individuals live on the island of Hawai"i, and 78 are O"ahu residents. It is important to note that all of the individuals have recovered or are recovering at home with no complications. The next weekly update will be posted at http://www.hawaii.gov/health on Wednesday, June 17 at 11:00 a.m.
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HCL Anticipates Increasing Demand For Locums As NHS Funding Is Squeezed, UK

HCL, the UK"s largest health and social care recruiter, said today that it anticipates increasing demand for its temporary and locum staff as the NHS seeks to increase efficiencies in healthcare provision. The Company was responding to a report issued yesterday by the NHS Confederation, which pointed to an expected ÷£15 billion contraction in NHS finances in the five years from 2011. The Report warned that cuts in spending could lead to a reduction of permanent staff, as the "very advantageous" levels of pay and pension provision in the public sector become increasingly difficult to sustain. The Report recommends that quality and efficiency within the health service are best achieved by re-designing clinical services, by utilising the healthcare workforce more efficiently and also by taking a more commercial approach towards commissioning services. Kate Bleasdale, Executive Vice Chairman of HCL, said: "These findings confirm what we have been saying for some time: using a greater flexible workforce of highly skilled and appropriately qualified locums is the only way that the NHS can increase efficiencies and save money without compromising frontline services to patients. This is because current levels of public sector spending are unsustainable - the NHS pension bill alone rose by ÷£52 billion last year. "Locum staff cost the taxpayer less than permanent staff as they do not receive public sector pensions and benefits. Furthermore, flexible workforces are adaptable - healthcare professionals can be moved around quickly depending on where they are most needed to meet the fluctuating demands of the population. "HCL expects to see steadily increasing demands for our services as NHS Trusts seek to improve efficiency and save money. We also anticipate further increases in demand in our rapidly growing International division, as Trusts look to make up the shortfall of staff in the UK by sourcing qualified healthcare professionals from our worldwide networks. "These are challenging times for the NHS, as the funding squeeze coincides with the increasing demands of an ageing population, and as the recession itself takes its toll on the nation"s health. "HCL is committed to supporting the NHS in driving innovation through healthcare staffing provision, to ensure that patients continue to receive the highest level of care." HCL


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