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21/03/2013
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Survey Finds Drs Prescribe Placebo
A survey has found that most family GPs have prescribed a placebo to at least one of their patients.
In the PLOS One study, 97% of 783 GPs admitted that they had recommended a sugar pill or a treatment with no established efficacy for the ailment their patient came in with.
The study authors say this may not be a bad thing - doctors are doing it to help, not to deceive patients.
The Royal College of GPs says there is a place for placebos in medicine.
Former BBC DG Set To Be New FA Chairman
Greg Dyke, the former director general of the BBC, is to be announced as the new chairman of the Football Association, pending approval by the FA council.
Dyke must also stand down as Brentford chairman to take over the role from David Bernstein in July, bat has been quoted as saying: "I am very excited to take on this role with the FA. Football has always been a big part of my life".
Date Announced For Scottish Referendum
The Scottish independence referendum will be held on 18 September 2014, First Minister Alex Salmond has said.
He revealed the date as draft legislation on holding the vote was brought before the Scottish Parliament.
Voters will be asked the yes/no question, "Should Scotland be an independent country?"
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A survey has found that most family GPs have prescribed a placebo to at least one of their patients.
In the PLOS One study, 97% of 783 GPs admitted that they had recommended a sugar pill or a treatment with no established efficacy for the ailment their patient came in with.
The study authors say this may not be a bad thing - doctors are doing it to help, not to deceive patients.
The Royal College of GPs says there is a place for placebos in medicine.
Former BBC DG Set To Be New FA Chairman
Greg Dyke, the former director general of the BBC, is to be announced as the new chairman of the Football Association, pending approval by the FA council.
Dyke must also stand down as Brentford chairman to take over the role from David Bernstein in July, bat has been quoted as saying: "I am very excited to take on this role with the FA. Football has always been a big part of my life".
Date Announced For Scottish Referendum
The Scottish independence referendum will be held on 18 September 2014, First Minister Alex Salmond has said.
He revealed the date as draft legislation on holding the vote was brought before the Scottish Parliament.
Voters will be asked the yes/no question, "Should Scotland be an independent country?"
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Referee Charged With Hacking FA Computer
A football referee has been charged with hacking a computer at the Football Association. 30-year-old Dean Mohared, of Woodley, Stockport is charged with perverting the course of justice and unauthorised access to computer data. Two other men have also been charged in connection with the investigation.
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A football referee has been charged with hacking a computer at the Football Association. 30-year-old Dean Mohared, of Woodley, Stockport is charged with perverting the course of justice and unauthorised access to computer data. Two other men have also been charged in connection with the investigation.
11 April 2013
FA Vote To Introduce Goal-Line Technology
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FA Vote To Introduce Goal-Line Technology
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FAW 'Devastated' At Death Of Speed
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FAW 'Devastated' At Death Of Speed
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31 May 2011
FA Requests Delay
FIFA have been approached by the Football Association and the Scottish Football Association to postpone its presidential election. Following Mohamed Bin Hammam's withdrawal, current president Sepp Blatter is the sole candidate in the running for the 1 June election.
FA Requests Delay
FIFA have been approached by the Football Association and the Scottish Football Association to postpone its presidential election. Following Mohamed Bin Hammam's withdrawal, current president Sepp Blatter is the sole candidate in the running for the 1 June election.
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