US surgeons have announced they have succeeded in partially re-animating the faces of patients with severe long-term facial paralysis using a new technique. The new procedure, which involves the transfer of tendons within the face, has been performed on 15 patients. Those affected by facial paralysis often lose voluntary movement of muscles on one side of their face.
The NHS is failing people with adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, psychiatrists have said. There are only a few clinics across the UK that treat the condition - also known as ADHD - which affects up to 4% of adults.
Researchers say they may have worked out why the obese are more prone to asthma than those of normal weight. The link between the two conditions is well-established, but the relationship is ill-understood.
A BNP councillor in Loughton Alderton ward has resigned from Epping Forest District Council.
In a demonstration of commitment to devolution of money and decisions down to Townships, Rochdale Council's Cabinet have devolved £1.25 million to the four townships boroughwide. Some of the money comes as thank-you from the council for residents recycling efforts.
Tim Farron joined residents and business people at the Marchesi centre in Windermere yesterday to look at the revised plans for the Windermere traffic system. Tim is pleased that the County Council have listened to the views of local people and have dropped plans to reduce parking on Crescent Road as well as presenting new options for the main junction off the A591.
