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Plea to reduce time taken to approve new drugs
13th August 2002, The Journal and Northern Echo, North East
A call for quicker decisions follows The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) yesterday recommending Glivec be used to treat Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia from its early stages, 10 months after the drug was licensed. Quotes Dr Stephen O'Brien, School of Clinical and Laboratory Sciences.
Bryan still has that aura of true style
13th August 2002, The Journal, North East
Feature on Bryan Ferry who is proud that one of his sons is also hoping to study Fine Art at this University.
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Kebab going down a treat
13th August 2002, The Journal, North East
The play, Kebab! the Musical, written, produced and directed by seven Newcastle University students, has been staged every afternoon at the Pleasance Courtyard since the Edinburgh Festival Fringe opened, achieving acclaim.
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Asbestos cancer survival boost
13th August 2002, News.com Australis, World News
Cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibres normally kills within months, but Newcastle University scientists (led by Prof. Hilary Calvert of the Cancer Research Institute) say a new treatment could prolong life.
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Gonzo gaze exposes a short-sighted author
11th August 2002, Scotland on Sunday, UK
Dr Tom Shakespeare of the University's PEALS research institute reviews a book about people with restricted growth.
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Where the emphasis is on performance
8th August 2002, Independent, Go Higher, UK
Article featuring the strengths of the north's universities.
Time and traffic takes its toll on city route
7th August 2002, Northern Echo, North East
The narrow winding street that leads to Durham Cathedral and castle is about to become Britain's first toll road. With expert comment from Newcastle University transport expert, Neil Thorpe.
Suicide reduction squad to target the vulnerable
7th August 2002, Northern Echo, North East
Research by Newcastle University and the NHS into suicides in Teesside has resulted in a 'suicide squad' being set up to help reduce the number of people taking their own lives.
Junior doctors fear 'inevitable' long hours
7th August 2002, BBC Online, World News
Story quotes recent Newcastle University medical graduate, Kate Duffield, who is about to start work as a junior house doctor at the RVI.
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Making a world of difference
7th August 2002, The Guardian, UK
Lists recent advances in the fight against cancer, including a computer system developed at this university that predicts the outcome of breast cancer cases.
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