What the papers say: efficacy of statins for stroke victims questioned
The Telegraph writes that statins may do more harm than good in stroke patients.The Guardian says that the Health Research Agency (HRA) has been urged to cut red tape to speed up drug trial approvals.RCGP chair Clare Gerada has suggested that the so-called worried well should be banned from paying for the flu jab to make more available for those who need it, the Telegraph reports. The Independent and Guardian also carry this story.
And a universal for-life flu jab is a step closer, researchers say. The global swine flu outbreak could lead scientists to the discovery of a universal vaccine, the Telegraph reports. The Independent also covers this story.Jeremy Laurance writes in the Independent that millions of pounds of compensation is to be paid to people who contracted hepatitis C through contaminated blood. However, the Guardian reports that campaign groups have criticised the the increased offer as disappointing.Cash machines are as dirty as toilets, tests reported in the the Telegraph reports. The Daily Mail also carries this story.Watching too much TV, regardless of how much exercise you get, is bad for the heart, the Telegraph reports. The Daily Mail also carries this story.