Earlier periods ‘linked to type 2 diabetes’ – study
The research has been published in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health.
UK News|Dec 5, 2023
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GP appointments over the phone or online can ‘put patients at risk’
Some of the errors made related to serious conditions.
UK News|Nov 29, 2023
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Thousands of tooth extractions prevented thanks to sugar tax, say researchers
The soft drinks industry levy may have prevented thousands of children needing to have their teeth pulled out, academics found.
UK News|Nov 14, 2023
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Animal-to-human diseases could kill 12 times as many people by 2050, study warns
Researchers said these epidemics could be more frequent in the future due to climate change and deforestation.
UK News|Nov 2, 2023
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Trusts accused of using foreign doctors as ‘cheap labour’
Foreign doctors can come to work at English hospital trusts to gain experience to implement in practice in their home countries.
UK News|Oct 25, 2023
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Genetic risk scores ‘do not have a place in public health screening’
Researchers said the scoring system led to false positives and ‘performed poorly’ when predicting if a person would develop common diseases.
UK News|Oct 17, 2023
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‘Virtual reality could help ease cancer patients’ pain’
The benefits of VR could also potentially help people with a number of other long-term conditions, academics have said.
UK News|Oct 16, 2023
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AI-driven software could revolutionise brain aneurysm treatment
A study found the technology to be 95% accurate when predicting where a stent would be located in the brain
UK News|Oct 11, 2023
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Some ultra-processed foods should be labelled ‘addictive’, scientists suggest
Some 14% of adults and 12% of children could be addicted to ultra-processed foods, experts have warned.
UK News|Oct 9, 2023
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Simple diet swaps could control weight gain in middle age – study
Experts said ‘carbs have had a bad press in relation to weight gain’, but quality is important.
UK News|Sep 27, 2023
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Risk of long Covid ‘distorted by flawed research’, academics say
The paper claims ‘imprecise definitions’ have led to more than 200 symptoms being associated with the condition.
UK News|Sep 25, 2023
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NHS reliance on paper notes ‘stopping trusts from realising full potential’
A British Medical Journal article said the ‘continued reliance on paper is less safe and efficient’ than electronic systems.
UK News|Sep 13, 2023
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One in three UK medical students ‘intends on emigrating to practise medicine’
Reasons given for leaving the UK included better pay offers, work-life balance and improved conditions abroad.
UK News|Sep 11, 2023
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High intake of e-numbers linked to risk of heart problems – study
The team of French researchers urged for their study to be replicated in other large cohorts.
UK News|Sep 6, 2023
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Hospitals ‘treating patients based on targets rather than needs’, study claims
Researchers said the target gives hospitals ‘no encouragement’ to treat those waiting a short time or those who have passed the threshold.
UK News|Sep 5, 2023
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