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First Cancer ‘living drug’ Gets Go-ahead

31st August 2017

The US has approved the first treatment to redesign a patient’s own immune system so it attacks cancer. The regulator – the US Food and Drug Administration – said its decision was a “historic” moment […]

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Virtual Reality Game Takes on Dementia

31st August 2017

Scientists have developed a virtual reality computer game as part of the world’s biggest dementia research experiment. It is designed to test one of the first things to go with dementia – the ability to […]

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Comparison of Screening Recommendations Indicates Annual Mammography Starting at Age 40 Prevents the Most Cancer Deaths

30th August 2017

When to initiate screening for breast cancer, how often to screen, and how long to screen are questions that continue to spark emotional debates. A new study compares the number of deaths that might be […]

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Physiotherapist, Adel Abdel Razeq, Struck Off on Grounds of Misconduct

30th August 2017

Adel Abdel Razeq has been struck off the HCPC Register on the grounds of misconduct whilst registered as a physiotherapist with the HCPC and working as a locum physiotherapist at Holbeach and East Elloe Hospital […]

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Large Scale Study Shows Slow Walking Pace is Good Predictor of Heart-related Deaths

30th August 2017

Study suggests that middle-aged people who report that they are slow walkers could be at higher risk of heart disease compared to the general population. A team of researchers at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research […]

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Wales to Introduce Safer Down’s Test

29th August 2017

A safer and more accurate test for Down’s syndrome will be offered to pregnant women in Wales from 2018, following a similar move in England last year. The new blood test, called non-invasive prenatal testing […]

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Our Health Heroes Awards 2017

29th August 2017

It’s not too late to nominate your entries for the Our Health Heroes Awards! Do you know someone who puts patient care first, strives to keep their team motivated and is a true hero to the […]

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Unite Calls on NHS to Outlaw ‘exploitative’ Umbrella Companies

29th August 2017

In April this year the Government introduced new rules which effectively outlawed agency workers operating in the public sector from being paid on a non-PAYE basis. The changes affect all grades in the NHS including: […]

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Care Concerns Raised by Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses are Being Overlooked by Multi-disciplinary Teams

24th August 2017

The important views, opinions and concerns of specialist nurses working within prostate cancer teams are not being listened to when it comes to patient care, according to a new report published today in the journal, […]

HCPC

Social Worker, Giovanna Paola Tutton, Struck Off on Grounds of Misconduct

24th August 2017

Giovanna Paola Tutton (SW68715) has been struck off the HCPC Register on the grounds of misconduct whilst employed as a social worker for Croydon Council. A panel of the HCPTS heard that between 8 January […]

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The Senior Health Edition
– What to Expect in Your 70s and Beyond
– Q&A: What You Can Do if You’re Worried About “Incompetence”
– The Ultimate Guide to Senior Nutrition
– The Benefits of Cooking with Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide
– 12 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation
– Carers’ Guide to Moving Seniors Into an Establishment
Research
– Major new appetite regulator successfully manipulated in mice
– Disturbances in blood cell gene transcription may lead to leukemia
Sexual Health
– Grindr, virtual reality and vlogging: new ways to talk about sexual health
– Fall in new HIV diagnoses among MSM at selected London sexual health clinics
People
– Only two-thirds of trainee GPs plan to work in NHS general practice
– Case Study: Sophie Kemp, BSc(Hons) Adult Nursing
– Oxehealth appoints Barney Quinn as Chairman
– Community Story: Liesje Andre

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  • Another Patient Dies After Contracting Infection at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Hospital 12th February 2019
  • Five Pregnant Women Deaths in 18 Months Sparks Birmingham Trust Investigation 12th February 2019
  • Blood Drop Emoji is Here – As is the Plaster and the Stethoscope! 8th February 2019
  • HCPC Appoints New Chair of Council 6th February 2019
  • Report Calls for NHS Workforce Culture To Be Measured and Reported to the CQC and NHS Improvement 6th February 2019
  • Plans to Replace University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff with New Hospital Are Revealed 29th January 2019
  • Chronic Fatigue: Overactive immune system ‘may trigger ME-like symptoms’ 25th January 2019
  • HCPTS Hearings Digest – 21 December 2018 25th January 2019
  • Trainee GPs ‘made life decisions’ Based on Misleading Information Promising £20,000 Golden Hello Payment 25th January 2019
  • Medical Detection Dogs Help Diabetes Patients Regulate Insulin Levels 23rd January 2019
  • Social Worker, Anita Henderson, Struck Off on Grounds of Conviction 23rd January 2019
  • Social Worker, Kelly Anne Wheldrick, Struck Off on Grounds of Misconduct 23rd January 2019
  • Teen One of First UK Proton-beam Patients 23rd January 2019
  • NHS Wales Agency Staff Costs Spiral to Cover Vacancies 23rd January 2019
  • Gosport Hospital Deaths: Evidence ‘strong enough to bring charges’ 22nd January 2019
  • Royal Colleges Call for Increased UK Visas for Physicians 14th January 2019
  • 11th Annual APAA Conference Sheffield 9th January 2019
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