Addiction psychiatry will be ‘wiped out in next 10 years’, warns Royal College
Number of higher training posts in England has fallen by 58% since 2011; some regions now don ’t have a single trainee Related items fromOnMedica Child mental health linked to families who struggle Mind reveals huge variation in STPs ’ mental health spend Health-focused line on drugs misuse would save lives and money Experts urge radical action on mental health crises Doctors urge government to act on rising alcohol impact (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 18, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
GPs offered new tool to boost learning
MyRCGP app offers access to learning and events Related items fromOnMedica The future for our students Shaping the future of medicines and pharmacy Leadership Time to hang up the phone – appointments need to be digitised How GPs can address Babylon ’s burning platform (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 17, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Mediterranean diet could slow advance of frailty
Link between diet and healthy ageing Related items fromOnMedica Active elderly live independently and avoid social care Healthy lifestyles may offset dementia risk, study finds More money needed for nutritional care in NHS Omega 3 from seafood linked to healthier ageing Vitamin D supplements do not confer cardiovascular protection (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 17, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Higher risk of womb cancer link to specific genetic variants
Two to three times higher risk for people affected Related items fromOnMedica Metastatic breast cancer goes undiagnosed for too long Women who were not offered breast screening have been contacted Women consider legal action over cancer link breast implants Some irregular cervical lesions could be monitored rather that treated immediately Testosterone levels causally affect disease risk (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 17, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Gene therapy treatment for blindness underway
First patients begin promising gene therapy Related items fromOnMedica Gene therapy hopes for AMD Baby born with three-person DNA Myopia could be linked to longer periods spent in education Mexican fish offer clues on heart repair Online resource aims to help GPs spot early signs of degenerative muscle disease (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 17, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
More than quarter of NHS staff face harassment and abuse from patients
15% of NHS staff experienced violence last year Related items fromOnMedica Home Office woes The future for our students NHS vacancies in England rise to more than 105,000 full-time posts GMC warns of 'state of unease' amongst doctors Can medicine be cured? (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 17, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Domestic abuse survivors have high ongoing mortality risk
Mortality from all causes 44% higher in female domestic abuse survivors, study finds Related items fromOnMedica Domestic violence victims less likely to breastfeed Mistreatment of women during childbirth is common Government launches new measures to prevent FGM Doctors urged to spot victims of trafficking Domestic violence linked to pregnancy termination (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 16, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Young cancer survivors face higher risk of severe health problems in later life
Study suggests that four in 10 young adult cancer survivors develop a severe health condition by age 45 Related items fromOnMedica Cancer survival rates not improved much in a decade Exercise essential for people diagnosed with cancer The NHS must adapt now to care for older cancer patients Exercise and psychological treatments cut cancer fatigue Immune-therapy could combat cancer (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 16, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Heathrow hotel closed and made potential quarantine centre
Hotel closed to the public after block is booked by health officials for several weeks Related items fromOnMedica UK government pledges £20 million to help develop coronavirus vaccine NHS review recommends making childhood vaccination more 'convenient' for parents Microbes don ’t need visas! The reality of Brexit and public health ‘No-deal must be avoided to protect nation’s health’ Government lops £85 million off public health grant for next year (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 16, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
MHRA launches social media campaign to improve use of Yellow Card scheme
The week-long campaign urges patients and health professionals of the importance of reporting side effects and interactions of medicines Related items fromOnMedica Multidisciplinary prescribing can help reduce errors Guidance issued on prescribing responsibilities Clinicians need better options if we are to stop over-medication Pharmacy teams recruited to cut over-medication in care homes Poor pain management - a major cause of opioid crisis (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 16, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Significant increase in BME representation at senior levels of the NHS in England
Number of very senior managers from BME backgrounds increases by 30% in two years Related items fromOnMedica The collaborative approach turning things around Employers must embed mental wellbeing in a supportive culture GPs welcome 'biggest reform to services in 15 years' Workplace burnout might affect over a third of doctors Over half of GPs plan to leave within five years (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 16, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Children and teens with eating disorders being ‘let down by NHS’
Targets for routine and urgent treatment being missed, latest figures show Related items fromOnMedica Child mental health services at breaking point GPs express concerns about child psychiatry services We are ‘sitting on a young people’s health time bomb’ Child mental health linked to families who struggle Regulator to lead major review of children ’s and teens mental health services (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 13, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Ease drug-resistant overactive bladder with wireless device, doctors advised
Can be inserted under skin to stimulate sacral nerve, says NICE Related items fromOnMedica Surgical mesh last resort for prolapse or incontinence Pelvic organ prolapse Strong women ’s rights linked to better health Hundreds of women take legal action over vaginal mesh implants Surgical options must be ‘last resort’ for stress incontinence (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 13, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Hancock reappointed as health and social care secretary in cabinet reshuffle
No excuse now to further delay tackling social care reform, say healthcare leaders Related items fromOnMedica Government publishes vision for future of general practice GP leader warns against 'political meddling' Scotland fights to prevent privatisation of general practice Watchdogs say health reforms are slow 'Government targets intefere with war on superbugs' (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 13, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
‘Close to record low’ for NHS waiting times, latest performance figures reveal
This is despite lack of really cold weather and flu epidemic, point out healthcare leaders Related items fromOnMedica Questions on Health Economics and commissioning NHS 10 Year Plan: the view from my desk General taxation still best way to generate NHS funds For sale to the highest bidder? Future trade deals and the NHS Every government promises to solve the social care crisis. Maybe this one means it (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 13, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
