Plea to boost doctors ’ role in health research
Only 0.4% of GPs are clinical academics Related items fromOnMedica Doctors bear burden of Government ’s financial failure Medical students in more debt than ever, survey reveals NHS faces unpredictable outcomes following Brexit vote Major review of tuition fees and university funding launches Cancer research funding heavily skewed to male researchers (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 7, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

NHS app use doubles in three months
Around quarter of a million registered users Related items fromOnMedica How GPs can address Babylon ’s burning platform Public roll-out of NHS App GP digital-first service gets good CQC rating Plans unveiled for new GP IT systems Building an inclusive digital health and care service (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 7, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Doctors ’ leaders adopt new climate policy
RCP plans to end all investment in polluting companies Related items fromOnMedica Air pollution might contribute to the lung ageing process NHS urgently needs investment and upgrade to deal with 21st century Glaucoma risk linked to PM2.5 air pollution levels Criminal sanctions fail to curb illegal drug use Prisoners have right to health care as good as community care (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 6, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

GPs are dealing with growing flu rates
GP consultation rates rise to 19 per 100,000 Related items fromOnMedica European countries losing fight against measles Debate over mandatory MMR vaccination Flu activity appears to be nearing its peak Swine flu jab in pregnancy safe for children as well as mothers Patients often avoid vaccinations due to fear of side effects (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 6, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Marathon running can boost vascular age
Runners saw benefits equal to four-year reduction in vascular age Related items fromOnMedica Regular not excessive exercise link to better mental health Higher weekly activity levels linked to lower risk of five chronic diseases Support for disabled people to become more active Doctors urged to prescribe more exercise English Football League action day aims to improve nation ’s health (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 6, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news