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Jun 2019
Of the 266 million courses of antibiotics prescribed in the US, 10 per cent are dispensed by dentists. However, according to a new study by researchers in Chicago, 80 per cent of these are unnecessarily prescribed. Study author, Katie Suda, said “Use of preventive antibiotics in these patients opens them up to the risks associated…
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Jun 2019
According to a recent study, led by pharmaceutical firm Novartis, heart failure patients throughout the UK are facing a ‘postcode lottery’ in the NHS care they receive. Although the worst-performing regions have not been named, the research revealed a ‘lack of consistency’ and ‘worrying wide variation’ in the levels of care delivered across the home…
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May 2019
A Lasting Power of Attorney, also known as an LPA, is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions for you and act on your behalf, these people are your Attorneys. In an LPA you can appoint one or multiple Attorneys, and even have the ability to appoint replacement Attorneys should your original choice…
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May 2019
We live in a society where more and more people appreciate that it is important to make a Will to ensure that your wishes are carried out following your death in relation to your assets and indeed any funeral wishes. Ensuring that you have a legally binding Will means that you are able to direct…
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May 2019
Large rural areas in the UK have become ‘healthcare deserts’ with millions of patients struggling to access hospital treatment and GP appointments. The Royal College of Nursing’s annual congress heard yesterday that the ten million people living in rural England are being served by exceptionally inadequate healthcare provisions, with the situation being made worse by…
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May 2019
Most strokes are caused by clots in the blood vessels of the brain, but some are caused by bleeds. As aspirin thins the blood, doctors have historically been cautious to prescribe it to cut the risk of further strokes or heart problems, fearing that it could worsen bleeds. However, recent research undertaken by medical journal…
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