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Keeping Your Dog’s Skin and Paws Healthy This Winter

17th January 2015

Winter can be tough on your dog’s skin and paws. Cold weather can cause irritation and discomfort. Here are some tips for protecting your dog against the elements this winter. Keep Your Dog’s Paws and Nails Well Groomed A good grooming routine is vital for keeping your dog’s paws healthy during the winter. In particular, the fur between the paw pads should be kept short and on an even level with the pads so that ice balls are less likely to form. This can otherwise lead to pain and trauma for your pet. Nail trimming is another important aspect of winter grooming, not least because longer nails will also increase the chances of ice and snow being able to get between the paw pads and [More…]

Common cold ‘prefers cold noses’

10th January 2015

The virus behind the common cold is much happier in a cold nose, US researchers suggest. Their study showed the human immune system was weaker in cooler temperatures, allowing the virus to thrive. The researchers suggested keeping your nose warm and avoiding cold air while infected. The findings were published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Rhinoviruses are one of the main groups of virus that leaves our noses streaming and us sneezing. The team at Yale University tested rhinoviruses at a nose temperature of 33C, and a normal body temperature of 37C. “We’ve known for 50 years that it replicated better in the nose, but the mechanism has never been clearly defined,” researcher Dr Akiko Iwasaki told the BBC. She said the [More…]

Lung Cancer Rates in Women up 35% in Wales

10th January 2015

The number of women in Wales being diagnosed with lung cancer is “rapidly increasing” and has seen a 35% rise in the last decade, according to a report. It is now the second most common cancer for women in Wales – and third highest rate of the disease in 40 EU countries. Doctors say the vast majority of cases are preventable, and have called for further controls on tobacco sales. Figures published on Tuesday also show lung cancer in Welsh men has decreased by 3% over the same period. “Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and is the commonest cancer leading to death in the EU,” said Dr Dyfed Wyn Huws from the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) at Public Health [More…]

Loom bands ‘inhalation danger’ to young children

25th December 2014

Doctors are warning parents of the need to be vigilant after a spate of children with loom bands stuck up their noses. Although medics can usually get them out, there is a real risk children could choke on them, the Journal of Laryngology and Otology reports. The tiny colourful rubber bands, which can be woven to make bracelets, are one of this year’s most popular toys. Emergency doctors reported four cases at one hospital in a week. Continue reading the main story The team at the Monklands hospital, in Scotland, urged parents to keep a careful eye on young children playing with loom bands. They said an inhaled loom band or clip could prove fatal. Noses or ears Dr Iain Bohler, a surgical registrar and [More…]

Diving – Approved Codes of Practice

12th December 2014

Approved codes of practice for Scuba Diving All of the diving Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) have been revised following industry consultation, they came into force on 8 December 2014. Commercial diving projects offshore. The Diving at Work Regulations 1997 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance – L103 Commercial diving projects inland/inshore. The Diving at Work Regulations 1997 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance – L104 Recreational diving projects. The Diving at Work Regulations 1997. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance – L105 Media diving projects. The Diving at Work Regulations 1997. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance – L106 Scientific and Archaeological diving projects. The Diving at Work Regulations 1997 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance – L107 Source: http://www.hse.gov.uk/diving/acop.htm

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