Government urged to take action on rising levels of STIs
An STI is diagnosed every 70 seconds and rates of syphilis at highest levels since second world war Related items fromOnMedica JCVI recommends universal HPV vaccination Funding cuts leave contraceptive services in jeopardy NHS England strips Capita of cervical screening contract Boys will receive HPV vaccine Promise to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030 (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 5, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Red and processed meat linked to CVD and all-cause mortality
Researchers advise trying to swap red meat and processed meats for fish, seafood, nuts and legumes Related items fromOnMedica Most supplements offer no real benefit, some might increase risks WHO dietary fat guidance fails to consider crucial evidence Plant-based diet linked to lower risk of heart failure Vitamin D supplements do not confer cardiovascular protection Sweetened drinks greater risk for poor glycaemic control (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 4, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Low-quality work is bad for people ’s health
We must raise work quality as well as employment rates – those in low-quality jobs twice as likely to report not-good health Related items fromOnMedica Prioritise and fund prevention to save lives and NHS, warn doctors Scotland reveals target of halving child obesity by 2030 Should we recognise obesity as a disease? Doctors urge government to act on rising alcohol impact Government must tackle low levels of physical activity (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 4, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Meds are not a ‘free pass’ to start or maintain bad habits
People who started CVD meds were more likely to gain weight and cut exercise, as well as to drink less and quit smoking Related items fromOnMedica Should we recognise obesity as a disease? Statins of small and uncertain benefit in primary prevention Vitamin D supplements do not confer cardiovascular protection Pharmacists could offer high-dose statins direct to patients More Scottish GPs needed to fight heart disease (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 4, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Drug approval bodies must tighten rules on conflicts of interest
Speakers ’ conflict of interest raised likelihood of them giving positive testimony about a new drug Related items fromOnMedica Philip Morris knew nicotine is just one part of smoking addiction BMJ report questions swine flu jab transparency Clinicians need better options if we are to stop over-medication ‘Patent to patient’ time is too long and rising for cancer meds Hunt announces Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 4, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
System failed to keep patients safe from rogue surgeon
Private and NHS doctors must write directly to patients explaining diagnosis and treatment, and copy in their GPs Related items fromOnMedica 'We cannot go on like this' warns NHS Confederation GPs welcome 'biggest reform to services in 15 years' Experts urge radical action on mental health crises Can medicine be cured? MDU objects to duty of candour for GPs (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 4, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Doctors unite with campaigners in calling for smokefree 2030
Government must force tobacco manufacturers to fund measures to make England smokefree by 2030 Related items fromOnMedica NHS must improve access to screening to save lives Cancer strategies failed to improve one-year survival Pharmacists could offer high-dose statins direct to patients Doctors urge government to act on rising alcohol impact Health-focused line on drugs misuse would save lives and money (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 3, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
People texting more likely to have ‘near miss’ with a vehicle
Text messaging generally had the most detrimental effect on pedestrian behaviours while crossing roads Related items fromOnMedica Scotland sets out its Public Health priorities Health Outcome Framework may include measure on loneliness Scotland reveals target of halving child obesity by 2030 Midwives demand ‘equivalence’ in prison perinatal care More action needed to treat TB (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 3, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Daily vaping linked to more recently quitting cigarettes
Daily vapers in Europe are more likely than non-vapers to have quit smoking cigarettes recently Related items fromOnMedica Criminal sanctions fail to curb illegal drug use Health-focused line on drugs misuse would save lives and money Doctors welcome drop in Scotland ’s alcohol consumption Most CCGs missing smoking target for pregnant women 1% of doctors account for half of all opioid doses and a quarter of scrips in US (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 3, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Liquid biopsy is effective predictor of melanoma relapse
Assessment of circulating tumour cells at first clinic visit could help identify patients who need most aggressive therapy Related items fromOnMedica Cancer patients using complementary meds die sooner UK cancer survival improved, but lags behind similar nations Is crowdfunding for cancer patients paying for ‘quackery’? NHS must improve access to screening to save lives Pharmacists could offer high-dose statins direct to patients (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 3, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS Providers demand ‘biggest building programme since Beatles’
Investments far less than what ’s needed for mental health, community and ambulance services, and acute hospital sector Related items fromOnMedica New Year NHS resolutions Can medicine be cured? MPs must fight for long-term funding for NHS and social care BMA urges Tory leader candidates to reform pensions provision Doctors call on politicians to invest in the NHS (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 3, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
UK launches coronavirus public information campaign
Government funded campaign launched as the UK records the first two cases of coronavirus Related items fromOnMedica Chief medical officer to step down in September World not well prepared for swine flu UK measures in place to reduce the spread of coronavirus Coronavirus now a public health emergency, says WHO Swine flu to be confirmed on symptoms alone (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 2, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Small birth weight linked to 'alarming' reduced cardiorespiratory fitness in later life
450g of extra weight at birth increased the maximum work capacity on a bicycle by around 7.9 watts in young adult men Related items fromOnMedica Under-fives must play more and spend less time sitting with screens Child health should be election priority say experts and public Changes to health visiting service will put kids at risk Cash-injection for sick children England falling behind on child health (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 2, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Best treatment for a burn is 20 minutes of cooling with running water
Study shows children treated in this way are 40% less likely to need skin grafts Related items fromOnMedica Abused babies sicker and younger than those accidentally injured Blackouts or loss of consciousness Avoid benzodiazepines in people treated for opioid dependence Speed of MI symptom onset affects patients ’ response Pay more heed to parent concern over sick children (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 2, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
2.23m women screened for breast cancer in 2018-19
Screening rise greatest in over 70s and this age group had highest rates of cancer detected Related items fromOnMedica Women who were not offered breast screening have been contacted Only a third of women in their 60s take up all cancer screenings, study finds Metastatic breast cancer goes undiagnosed for too long Social media could help raise breast screening take-up Breast cancer age profile younger in non-white women (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 2, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
