Moderate egg intake not associated with cardiovascular disease risk
Up to one egg a day can be eaten without increasing CVD risk, study suggests Related items fromOnMedica More global deaths from poor diet than from smoking Scientists find mechanism for exercise-induced appetite suppression Fermented soy in diet linked to lower mortality risk Public health chiefs set out NHS plan targets Red meat risks overstated, claim scientists (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Fish oil supplements linked to lower risk of heart disease and death
Further research is needed to explore what dose is needed to achieve a clinically meaningful effect Related items fromOnMedica Public health chiefs set out NHS plan targets Moderate egg intake not associated with cardiovascular disease risk Any alcohol consumption is harmful, claim experts More global deaths from poor diet than from smoking Fermented soy in diet linked to lower mortality risk (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Fears that e-cigarettes are no less dangerous than smoking are growing
Over half of smokers believe nicotine vaping is more or no less harmful than smoking Related items fromOnMedica Teen vaping steady in England as it doubles in Canada Smoking in cars with kids should be banned E-cigs far safer than smoking, shows long-term research Public drastically underestimates cannabis risks Doctors warn of potential dangers of e-cigarettes (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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UK coronavirus focus shifting from contain to delay
England ’s CMO says the country is now 'mainly' in the delay phase of the government's four-part plan to tackle the virus Related items fromOnMedica It ’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine New strategy launched to tackle air pollution A child under 15 dies every five seconds around the world Government lops £85 million off public health grant for next year My vision for prevention (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Community treatment orders do not reduce hospital readmissions
Study finds community treatment orders are associated with an increased risk of readmission as well as increased time spent in psychiatric hospitals Related items fromOnMedica Mental health: vital next steps on the path to parity Report unveils major shake up of women's mental health care Prevalence of mental health issues soars among the young Charity slams prison healthcare Mental health services face double whammy (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Half of maternity units in England understaffed, RCM survey indicates
Vacancies nearly doubled from 611 in 2018 to 1056 in 2019, figures show Related items fromOnMedica Midwifery apprenticeships could help address midwife shortage Labour minister calls for ban on early foetus sex test Women should get choice of abortion procedures Nearly £100m spent on temp staffing for midwifery Women ’s health czar needed to lead on radical overhaul (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 3, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Steep rise in hospital admissions linked to homelessness
Mistaken belief that fixed home address needed for GP registration one of the many practical barriers to accessing healthcare, finds new report Related items fromOnMedica Closing the gap of health inequalities Children First Joined-up care in action Social prescribing workers to ease GP pressure Doctors urge halt to public health spending squeeze (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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UK progress on child health ‘stalled’ or ‘in reverse,’ concludes report
Situation that is rarely seen in high-income countries, say leading doctors, who warn that UK is at risk of squandering its hard-won progress Related items fromOnMedica UK lagging behind peers on child health A child under 15 dies every five seconds around the world NHS investment in child health will reap rewards Rise of child health on political agenda threatened Child migrants denied universal health coverage (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Emergency medicine doctors launch campaign to end ‘corridor care’
Latest figures show that 100,000+ patients have waited more than 12 hours in A&E since the start of the winter Related items fromOnMedica Patients confused over emergency care Changes needed for emergency care to avoid winter crisis Medics call for better use of same-day emergency clinics A&E statistics - ‘a failure for patients’ Seriously ill waiting over an hour for ambulances (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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NHS organisations asked to set up COVID-19 incident management teams
Incident chiefs at NHSE/NHSI have written to NHS leaders urging them to review systems and processes likely to be affected by a surge in cases and to plan for contingency measures Related items fromOnMedica Going Viral Government plan for tackling coronavirus published ‘Close to record low’ for NHS waiting times, latest performance figures reveal Doctors can help overcome ‘vaccine hesitancy’ NHS review recommends making childhood vaccination more 'convenient' for parents (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Government plan for tackling coronavirus published
Retired NHS staff could be called back to help out if service cannot cope as cases escalate and staff call in sick Related items fromOnMedica Going Viral Unhealthy ambition £30 million to tackle antimicrobial resistance NHS announces wider surveillance testing for COVID-19 ‘Big Food’ a major driver for obesity pandemic (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Prescription charge to increase in April
The prescription charge will increase from £9 to £9.15 for each medicine or appliance dispensed Related items fromOnMedica Doctors face legal action over use of unlicensed eye drug Health innovation hampered by drive for profit, report warns Remedy quest Multidisciplinary prescribing can help reduce errors Commercial framework: working in partnership with the pharmaceutical industry for the benefit of patients (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Electronic flu notifications service will be launched this winter
The service will keep GPs informed about vaccinations in pharmacies, save them time and improve data accuracy Related items fromOnMedica Vaccination better than antivirals in beating flu Give antibiotic after operative vaginal birth to cut infection rates Measles warning as vaccination rates fall GPs to be asked about expanding online consultations GPs offered new tool to boost learning (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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NHS 111 launches dedicated online tool for coronavirus
Patients urged to use online tool first as call handlers struggle to deal with demand for advice Related items fromOnMedica NHS says new sepsis alert technology is saving lives Parent support vital on flu jabs Smartphone cameras could speed up tests for UTIs More aggressive superbug screening of healthcare workers needed WHO to help in fight against a global flu pandemic (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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First campaign to recruit allied health professionals launched
The roles will be targeted as part of the ‘We Are The NHS’ campaign aiming to recruit nurses and primary care professionals Related items fromOnMedica Home Office woes Joined-up approach needed to recruit overseas doctors So long and thanks for all the fish … Brexit creates uncertainty for EU care workers in Scotland BMA welcomes government decision to drop settled status fee (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 2, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
