06
Nov 2018
A recent investigation has shown that a growing number of patients are facing lengthy waits for key tests as hospitals within the UK continue to struggle with staff shortages. These delays can lead to potentially harmful delays before the treatment can commence. Although biopsies and scans are crucial in the diagnosis of illnesses, the figures,…
06
Nov 2018
Although the chancellor announced overall annual funding increases for NHS England, in other areas of health, according to a think tank, spending will fall in the year 2019-20. The Health Foundation investigated the Budget papers and has stated that, though the day to day running costs of the NHS will rise by just under £4bn…
06
Nov 2018
An analysis by charity Diabetes UK has concluded that patients with Type 2 diabetes and aged between 35 and 64 are 50 per cent more likely to die prematurely as those without the condition, with many suffering from heart attacks, kidney disease and strokes, all of which can be prevented with proper treatment. In addition,…
06
Nov 2018
A revolutionary new treatment for thousands of men who suffer from a common prostate condition is soon to be made available on the NHS, ending the need for invasive surgery under general anaesthetic. The new 15 minute procedure will also allow patients to return home after just a few hours instead of recovering in hospital…
06
Nov 2018
Professor Dame Sally Davies, chief medical officer, has said that people who believe the myths spread by anti-vaccine campaigners ‘are absolutely wrong’, adding that, despite the fact that the current uptake was ‘not good enough’, the vaccine was safe and had been given to millions of children worldwide. She urged parents to ignore ‘social media…
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Oct 2018
A report by the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has said that despite repeated warnings, not enough effort is being made to report the results of all clinical trials, which is posing a risk to health. The evidence suggests that nearly 50 per cent of all clinical trials go unreported, meaning that some…
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