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OSHA Should Dictate Residents' Hours, Group Says

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The consumer group Public Citizen is urging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to regulate the work hours of resident physicians.

Four Factors Increase Risk of Opioid Dependence (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- A combination of four factors appears to significantly increase the risk of opioid dependence among patients taking prescription painkillers, researchers have found.

Low IgG Poses Infection Risk With Rituximab (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Certain subgroups of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, particularly those who have low levels of IgG, are at risk for severe infections when treated with rituximab, French investigators found.

ESC: Stockholm Take Home Message -- Watch the Anti-Warfarins

STOCKHOLM (MedPage Today) -- An investigational antiplatelet -- ticagrelor (Brilinta) -- emerged as a big winner from the five-day long European Society of Cardiology congress, but the buzz here focused instead on a trio of investigational oral anticoagulants -- dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban.

Admitting Clinical Errors Not Always Best Policy

(MedPage Today) -- Wide-scale disclosure of clinical errors seems intuitively to be the ethical choice for hospitals and physicians, but researchers from the University of Washington suggest that disclosure should be decided on a case-by-case basis rather than a one-size-fits-all solution

PTSD May Be Risk Factor for Dementia (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Older veterans with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for developing dementia, even if they had not been wounded in battle, researchers found.

Employees Pay More and Get Less from Medical Coverage

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- This year workers paid 14% more for their employer-sponsored healthcare coverage than they did last year as a bigger chunk of healthcare costs shifted from employers to employees, according to a new survey.

Room Air Matches Oxygen for Dyspnea Relief (CME/CE, with audio)

(MedPage Today) -- Oxygen therapy isn't any better than regular room air to ease refractory dyspnea at the end of life, a multinational trial showed.

States Buck Parts of Federal Reform Law

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- A Republican governor and a Democratic senator are both attempting to exempt their respective states from following certain provisions of the new healthcare reform law, signaling what could emerge as a trend of states trying to distance themselves from the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Cough, Wheezing Raise Risk in Kids' Anesthesia (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Children with a dry cough at night or wheezing during exercise are at elevated risk of respiratory adverse events during and after general anesthesia, researchers reported.

WHO Swine Flu

Influenza - update 115

Worldwide, H1N1 2009 virus transmission remains most intense in parts of India and in parts of the temperate southern hemisphere, particularly New Zealand and more recently in Australia.

Influenza - update 114

The situation in New Zealand and India remains largely unchanged since the last update. Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.

Influenza - update 113

Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.

Director-General statement following the ninth meeting of the Emergency Committee

The Emergency Committee held its ninth meeting by teleconference on 10 August 2010.

WHO recommendations for the post-pandemic period

The world is now in the post-pandemic period. Based on knowledge about past pandemics, the H1N1 (2009) virus is expected to continue to circulate as a seasonal virus for some years to come. While the level of concern is now greatly diminished, vigilance on the part of national health authorities remains important. Such vigilance is especially critical in the immediate post-pandemic period, when the behaviour of the H1N1 (2009) virus as a seasonal virus cannot be reliably predicted.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 112

As of 1 August 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18449 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 111

As of 25 July 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18398 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 110

As of 18 July 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18366 deaths.

Monitoring patterns and levels of worldwide activity

As part of regular monitoring of H1N1 pandemic influenza, the WHO is in close dialogue with public health experts in countries worldwide, specifically to determine whether H1N1 activity has returned to levels and patterns normally seen for seasonal flu.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 109

As of 12 July, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18337deaths.

BBC Weather Birmingham

Saturday: sunny, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F)

Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: poor, Pressure: 1021mb, Humidity: 61%, UV risk: moderate, Pollution: moderate, Sunrise: 06:24BST, Sunset: 19:48BST

Sunday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F)

Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 14mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 50%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:25BST, Sunset: 19:46BST

Monday: light rain shower, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F)

Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 17mph, Visibility: poor, Pressure: 1009mb, Humidity: 50%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:27BST, Sunset: 19:44BST

Welcome to Brig Royd Surgery

brig royd surgery The team at Brig Royd has been providing high quality care for patients in the Ripponden and surrounding area for many years. In 2009 we moved to a large purpose built surgery in the centre of Ripponden which allows us to offer a wide range of services to our patients.

We are a Partnership of seven doctors who have a wide range of specialist clinical interests. We have four male Doctors – Drs. Pool, Wyatt, Littlewood and Smith and three female Doctors, Drs Pickles, Knowles and Richardson. (The partnership is not limited).

Appointments can be made by calling at the surgery, telephoning 01422 822209 between 8.00am & 6.00pm weekdays, or booking on-line.

The surgery premises have suitable access for disabled patients. We are situated some 200 metres from the village centre.

Brig Royd is a training practice and you may be offered an appointment with a GP registrar or nurse. A GP registrar is a fully qualified doctor who is gaining experience in General Practice before looking for a practice of their own. Nurses sometimes train here as part of their extended role.

PARKING: Access is needed at all times for emergencies so please do park in the designated patient parking spaces. We have two spaces marked out for the disabled.

On line services

We offer patients the opportunity to book appointments with the GPs and to order medication which has been authorised for repeat by the GP 24 hours a day, from the convenience of their own home. Simply register at reception for these services and use the links below once the receptionist has given you the log-in details.

Further Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

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