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Investment breathes life into expansion plans

bdaily.info — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Barnard Castle firm that works with some of the UK's leading healthcare institutions to allow state-of-the-art, life-saving portable respiratory technologies to be available to British patients, is aiming to more than double its turnover in the next two years.

Carina VT imports specialised equipment from Europe and the US for use in treating lung conditions.

Talking therapy scheme is launched

bdaily.info — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A major health initiative was launched in the region last week to provide 'talking therapy' for people with common psychological problems such as anxiety and depression.

Many people with such problems are on medication that may be unnecessary if they had access to a trained professional. Others may receive no help at all or have to wait for help.

Eye-catching research secures agency support

bdaily.info — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A groundbreaking way to deliver vision-saving drugs to the inside of the eye is now in sight. The treatment has the potential to help millions of people worldwide, and is being developed in the North East.

For some, the only treatment option for blinding eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration involves injecting drugs directly into the eyeball. This is risky and unpleasant for the patient.

Free massage on national stress awareness day

bdaily.info — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A local healing centre is offering business people a free massage on 5 November in support of the 10th annual National Stress Awareness Day.

With increasing pressures from the global financial crisis and the everyday challenges and strains of modern life, stress builds up and undermines our ability to cope. This year National Stress Awareness Day is focusing on the pressures we create ourselves - in particular the 'worrying' habit.

Rugby star's North East smile

bdaily.info — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Rugby star Paul Sculthorpe is showing he has plenty to smile about after bearing all in a charity calendar being produced by a North East cosmetic dentist.

The former St Helen's captain, one of the faces of razor giants Gillette, has just completed treatment at Sunderland's Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry where he underwent dental work to repair damage sustained to his teeth during a 12 year rugby career.

UK pioneer opens second branch in the North East

bdaily.info — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A North East firm which brought the first robotic masseur to the UK has opened a second branch in Newcastle.

Health First offer an automated massage from special beds and chairs which combine heat, air pressure and rollers to simulate the human touch. The cutting edge technology is reportedly popular in Asia, America, Australia and Germany.