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I developed quite severe dermatitis after using antibacterial gels at work (not helped by a trip to Africa where we had to wash up the plates in dettol) and would reiterate the advice of Belle - use soap and water rather than anything stronger when handwashing. When it was really bad I basted my hands in E45 overnight and then covered them with a pair of light cotton gloves (the sort you wear as liners for thicker gloves) which helped loads.

That's actually quite a sophisticated piece of advertising for Australia - a lot of their adverts are still of the ' BUY TODAY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE' genre without any attempt at humour or irony. I didn't think it was offensive either - I think there may have been an implication that the fried chicken went down particularly well as the crowd was West Indian but I didn't take that as any more offensive as giving pints of Guinness to an Irish crowd, or tea and sandwiches to English supporters. Now what I did find disturbing was seeing a group of aussie supporters in Melbourne going to the boxing day test (against Pakistan) wearing tea towels on their heads

Yes Barry I couldn't find the necessary info on the Southern Website (may have been looking in wrong spot). When tried to look at live departures/journey check all it would tell me was that the services hadn't started as yet.

Any news on the trains/buses as yet? I need to catch 185 bus to Lewisham and Mr JB train to London Bridge from North Dulwich

Clare C am afraid you'll find that most drugs won't have been tested on pregnant women as running a drugs trial in pregnancy is near impossible (would you agree to take part in such a trial) . Data on the use of drugs in pregnancy is almost always gained retrospectively ie from women who have taken a drug out of necessity or inadvertently before realising they were pregnant. This means that realistically the safety data on this vaccine won't be available for several years which doesn't really help women trying to make this difficult decision now.

Justin - I have quoted the absolute percentages as well if you read my post properly. You quoted a single percentage out of context with no mention of the population it referred to in your initial post which is far more misleading. I agree there needs to be more long term data on statin use (as I'm sure there needs to be on metabolic typing)

Justin, You quote the 0.6% survival benefit from taking a statin but that does need to be put into context. The BMJ metaanalysis was looking at the lower risk section of the statin taking population ie those without established cardiovascular disease. There is plenty of evidence to support the use of statins improves outcomes post heart attacks. In metaanalysis the mean follow up was only 4.1 years and therefore it is not surprising that there is not a huge difference in survival between the two groups. To establish a survival impact from an interventional in a healthyish population follow up needs to extend for much longer periods as the chance of anyone dying in this time is very low- which is why any survival difference at this time is of interest. The death rate in the non statin group was 5.7% and the statin group 5.1% (a 12% reduction). Death wasn't the only endpoint in this study in statin group 4.1% of patients had a major coronary event compared to 5.4% in non statin group reduction of risk by a 1/3 and reduction of risk of a cerebrovascular event (ie stroke) was 19% (2.3 vs 1.9%) over a four year period. Whilst in absolute terms these figures may not seem very high at all (and I can see why many people are not keen to take a tablet daily with potential for side effects when presented with figures like these) but with cardiovascular risk reduction you're not looking just at the next four years but at the next twenty to thirty years. http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/338/jun30_1/b2376

My big sister had a 9lb13oz back to back baby naturally. Wouldn't say it looked the most comfortable experience (I was there) but she got through it with a bit of entonox. Good luck and don't stress too much

sophiesofa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I liked the glass coffee table with a lion as the > base a couple of months ago. I had a chuckle at that one too. I think one of the paws was broken as well which made it even more tempting

A perinatal death is a disaster for any obstetric unit (and of course the family) and I would be very surprised if Kings didn't keep a record of such events as they are so serious and few and far between. I'm sure if you asked the midwives and doctors involved they could remember and name every case they have been involved with in their career. And Keef I know what you mean about special measures - but as a parent would be a bit worried about sending a child to a school in special measures I'm not sure that many would be keen to risk a having their baby delivered by a midwifery team in this position. Having said this I've never had a baby, don't know the full story but DMR to say that if Kings are right they are in the wrong as they have been negligent (as they should have terminated the contract years ago) and if they are wrong they are also in the wrong is not really fair. If there is any concern about fitness to practice it should be investigated. And if that means that work is suspended in the meantime then so be it.

Oh no I can't believe I could miss a white Christmas - 32 degrees here today (Brisbane)- we're off to the beach. Please post some photos PR we want to show the relatives what we've left behind. Happy Christmas everyone!

Reet Petite I'm not at all implying that I would need to drive and park at the store given that I live 70m down the road, and Simon it may not be aimed at the car driving shopper, but it's quite obvious that it is going to impact on parking in the area. I won't moan too much as I'm sure I'm going to use the shop and I'm sure that I've parked in residential streets when shopping elsewhere but it's a bit naive and idealistic to pretend that a leading supermarket chain isn't going to attract more passing than val's store, costcutter or the post office

Probably outside my house . . . . along with the others in Landells road * wonders from where she can steal traffic cone after work christmas do * . No seriously there doesn't look like there is much provision for parking at all - is the parking at the rear going to be for the residents of the flats above?

Cambridge Edinburgh Tunbridge Wells (yes people do really live there. . .) Cardiff Cottesloe (West Australia) Cardiff Streatham Common East Dulwich (Peckham Rye end) East Dulwich (Plough end) Now back to the revision . .

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Urgh that reminds me about a time a couple of months ago on the number 12 bus. The man on the seat infront on me clipping his nails and dropping his clippings on the seat. I can put up with some behaviour but that was so gross I told him so. He asked what my problem was and why it was offending me! The woman across the way then stood up and told him he was revolting and eventually he stopped - so be careful no 12 bus users. ps was his fingernails not his toenails!!

On a similar theme does anyone know what they are filming near elephant and castle? The yard next to Dragon Castle is filled with location trailers etc

Maybe it was the girl who was sat across from me on the bus yesterday who was boasting how she had stolen her colleague's ipod and then complaining about what crap music she had! Lovely woman Hope you get your phone back Stewart

Mr JB and I got engaged a couple of weeks ago and I wouldn't consider having a prenup. I can't think of anything more negative and contradictory to the idea of marriage. This is despite the fact that both our parents are divorced.

I always head down to streatham common via leigham park road and then turn right by the waterfront bar and then through to A23 that way. You can then head down Beddington lane and avoid the purley way. At that time in the morining it should be a doddle

Dwell are quite reasonably priced - online or shop in Balham (and quick delivery too)

Humm interesting. There is some truth though - yes many 77 year olds with brain tumours are not treated in the same way as 37 year olds and quite rightly so. If you've seen a 77 year old going through a 6 week course of radiotherapy to the brain you would see why.

I think I know who you mean! Next time I see her I'll have a subtle look for any rings (although then she may have to tell her husband that there was a crazy woman in the park gawping at her hands!)

I do it too! Though just had to write my date of birth to double check. Now back to phone numbers - my mum still answers the phone by saying the phone number - anyone else still do that?

Be careful not to push the subject too much as it may have the opposite effect. I can remember being forced to read some awful books at school and it put me off reading for most of my secondary school years and that was after being an avid reader when I was younger. As for recommendations- not sure I'm the best person - I can remember having a thing for Jilly Cooper and Dannielle Steele around that age!