Poor sleep in infancy linked to later mental health issues
Experts recommend monitoring those at risk Related items fromOnMedica Nurseries beat childminders for emotional development CCGs ’ duties for children with disabilities High social media use linked to poor sleep in teens NHS to launch first internet addiction clinic Over-use of mental hospitals for treating children (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 9, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Polycystic ovary syndrome: poorly understood
Women need better treatment and advice Related items fromOnMedica Ibuprofen not a safe alternative to antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs Increasing fluid intake reduces recurrent cystitis in some women Midwives demand ‘equivalence’ in prison perinatal care Surgical mesh last resort for prolapse or incontinence Surgical options must be ‘last resort’ for stress incontinence (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 9, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Coronavirus takes five days to show
Study reveals five-day incubation period Related items fromOnMedica Young adults ’ rate of bowel cancer is rising in Europe Assess all asthma patients for future attack risk, says new guidance AI similar to humans in disease diagnostic accuracy New ‘treadmill test’ can predict mortality GPs urge caution over DTC genetic testing (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 9, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Many 111 calls end in unneeded emergency visits
Around one in 20 calls end this way, study finds Related items fromOnMedica CQC tells Trust to improve safety of 111 service Eight in ten stillbirths might have been avoided Experts urge radical action on mental health crises Midwives demand ‘equivalence’ in prison perinatal care Near-tripling in NHS 111 callers sent to GP or A&E (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 9, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

NHS battles coronavirus fake news
Package of measures launched Related items fromOnMedica Should we recognise obesity as a disease? NI launches ‘One Health’ plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance Higher daily nut consumption linked to lower weight gain Midwives demand ‘equivalence’ in prison perinatal care NHS must improve access to screening to save lives (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 9, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

New guidelines for brain injury patients
Changes in the law place revised responsibilities on senior clinicians Related items fromOnMedica Statins of small and uncertain benefit in primary prevention Pharmacists could offer high-dose statins direct to patients Clinicians need better options if we are to stop over-medication Does evidence support doctors recommending acupuncture for pain? Doctors campaign against ‘too much medicine’ (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 8, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

One million people call NHS coronavirus support line
Meanwhile new legislation will make it easier for volunteers to help the NHS Related items fromOnMedica Safeguarding: what lies ahead for 2019 How a ‘grumpy’ GP can have a disproportionate effect on a young person’s health Helping GPs to help people live the life they want through a more personalised care approach Measles warning as vaccination rates fall Should we recognise obesity as a disease? (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 8, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Mental health crisis teams get new investment
Over £200m will be spent to ensure patients get round the clock support Related items fromOnMedica Many mental health trusts lack funding for facilities ’ repairs and upgrades Mental health: vital next steps on the path to parity Most severely mentally ill patients ‘invisible’ in health care system CQC's State of Care report finds standards improving but warns of pressures 'No-deal' Brexit would mean patients and services suffer (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 8, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Senior NHS management must match diversity of wider health service
Just 7% of staff at director level come from a BME background Related items fromOnMedica Brexit creates uncertainty for EU care workers in Scotland New drive to make NHS boards more representative Scotland to introduce legal requirement on NHS staffing Sharp increase in vacant consultant posts in Scotland Leadership (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 8, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Doctors tell chancellor to invest in health and social care
They say this week ’s Budget must allocate £6.8bn to public health and social care Related items fromOnMedica The excluded middle: Is the 'new money' new or not? NHS 10 Year Plan: the view from my desk General taxation still best way to generate NHS funds Johnson warned to invest in the NHS Spending review ‘another missed opportunity’ to turn round NHS (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 8, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

COVID-19 is now a notifiable disease
Yesterday ’s change in law now requires GPs to report all cases of COVID-19 to Public Health England Related items fromOnMedica Going Viral Coronavirus now a public health emergency, says WHO Nearly all pre-school jab uptake targets missed in England Coronavirus: government announces new quarantine powers Royal College of Physicians oppose moves to legalise euthanasia (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 6, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Targeted taxation and regulation proven to cut health inequalities
Government should challenge ‘nanny state’ critics as fiscal and regulatory policies work, says The King’s Fund Related items fromOnMedica Calorie labels in fast food outlets linked to small drop in calories purchased Scotland reveals target of halving child obesity by 2030 Children order fast food from schools, report shows Put children ’s health, not private profits, at heart of policy GPs should lead on weight management advice to children (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 5, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Diabetes outcomes differ by type of bariatric surgery
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass linked to better diabetes outcomes and weight loss compared with gastric sleeve Related items fromOnMedica Surgery a better option for obese diabetics Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised Keep off lost weight for continued cardiometabolic benefit Diabetes drug use during pregnancy affects child's weight Vegan diet may help blood sugar control (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 5, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Access standards must be achievable and fully funded
Any changes to standards must command broad support from patients, public, politicians, clinicians and trust leaders Related items fromOnMedica GPs warn government: fund service properly or it will collapse GP numbers have fallen by 1,340 in just two years Bold moves towards integrated care General practice teaching ‘seriously underfunded’ Poor investment in general practice risks patient safety (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 5, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

UK GPs are the least satisfied with appointment times
Of 11 high-income countries, UK GPs are most stressed by workload and unhappy with short appointment length Related items fromOnMedica GPs warn government: fund service properly or it will collapse GP recruitment time-bomb ‘ready to explode’ GPs welcome 'biggest reform to services in 15 years' BMA sees hope for rebuild of general practice GPs demand defence of Northern Ireland health service from Brexit (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 5, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news