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16 ALLICIN – AN ANTIMICROBIAL PANACEA FROM A HISTORIC
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Scientists from the University of East London have discovered that stabilised allicin, a 100% natural compound derived from garlic, is highly effective at treating patients with MRSA-infected wounds within weeks. Dr Ron Cutler explains
31 SEEING CLINICIANS AS THE ANSWER NOT THE PROBLEM
The approaching financial holocaust can only be faced if clinicians can be persuaded to get their backs behind current reforms, says Dr Michael Dixon
38 MANAGING PRINT COSTS EFFECTIVELY
Fighting cancer - the cutting edge 27
Trusts are looking for any opportunity to reduce costs and wasteful activities which divert resources away from frontline care. One area where trusts can make these savings is in print management
52 SCOTLAND - THE HEALTH OF THE NATION
National Health Executive talks to deputy first minister & cabinet secretary for health & wellbeing, Nicola Sturgeon MSP
72 BUY NOW, PAY LATER How bike friendly is your trust? 60 Antimicrobial panacea, historic source 16
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COVER STORY The Health White Paper & GP commissioning The Conservative Party no longer does what it says on the tin. As a “People’s Republic” is invariably a tyranny, so the Conservatives may soon become known for their radicalism in government, says David Furness
14 Jul/Aug 10
Many people are now questioning whether PFI is the right way to finance capital projects. National Health Executive spoke to infrastructure finance expert Mark Hellowell to find out the current state of play
96 GETTING IT RIGHT FOR PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY
With the prospect of financial restraints looming, it is more important than ever to safeguard the rights of a group that is one of the most marginalised in our society, says Mark Goldring
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