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25/08/2010

Duration:
53 minutes
First broadcast:
Wednesday 25 August 2010

Private universities have reported a post A Level surge in interest - so what do they offer that's different from publically funded institutions?

Botox is best known as an anti-aging treatment but it has just been licensed in the UK for some kinds of migraine. We find out how it works and ask what else is in the pipeline.

And how the death of a daughter led one woman to campaign on cycle safety.

Chapters

6 items

  • Private Universities

    As the last few places to study at university this year are snapped up, the UK's private institutions have reported a surge in inquiries.

  • MRSA Deaths

    Official statistics this week confirm a drop in deaths caused by MRSA of almost 40 per cent.

  • Cycle Safety

    The mother who bought shares in the company whose lorry killed her daughter and then used her influence to get safety improvements made to the rest of the company's trucks.

  • Migraine treatments

    Most people know about Botox as a way to prevent wrinkles but it’s just been licensed to treat migraines in the UK.

  • Face The Facts - Fire Service

    Plans to reorganise the fire service are delayed and overbudget.

  • Rogue traders

    Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been returned to older and disabled people targeted by rogue traders.

  • Headache Treatments

    Headache Treatments

    Neurologist Dr Juana Marin looking into new treatments for headaches.

  • Cycle Safety

    Cycle Safety

    Reporter Siobhann Tighe testing equipment which lets lorry drivers know that cyclists are nearby.

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