25/08/2010
Private universities record a post-A Level surge in interest, the latest 'breakthrough' for migraine, and how the death of a daughter led one woman to campaign on cycle safety.
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.
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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.
Duration: 10:33
MRSA Deaths
Official statistics this week confirm a drop in deaths caused by MRSA of almost 40 per cent.
Duration: 05:04
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.
Duration: 11:25
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.
Duration: 13:58
Face The Facts - Fire Service
Plans to reorganise the fire service are delayed and overbudget.
Duration: 05:25
Rogue traders
Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been returned to older and disabled people targeted by rogue traders.
Duration: 04:12
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- Wed 25 Aug 2010 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
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