Some performance improvement for NHS in Wales, latest figures show
But record numbers of people waiting more than 12 hours in A&E Related items fromOnMedica ‘Substantial tax rises’ needed to keep the NHS afloat Eight in ten stillbirths might have been avoided Latest NHS performance figures dubbed ‘shocking’ Conditions in the NHS have worsened, new report shows NHS lagging on preventing cancer and heart deaths (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Fall in infant deaths after consecutive rises in rates
But birth rates in England and Wales have been falling too, and there ’s been no change in the death rate among newborns, latest ONS data show Related items fromOnMedica Life expectancy gap continues to widen UK lagging behind peers on child health Has austerity reversed decline in infant mortality? Exploring hunches Midwives demand ‘equivalence’ in prison perinatal care (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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First of its kind checklist may help to pick up ‘hidden’ autism in adults
Understanding compensatory strategies used by those affected could help GPs detect signs, say researchers Related items fromOnMedica MHRA tightens licence restrictions on valproate for women GPs need more time to treat complex needs Genetic risk model could guide prostate cancer screening NICE issues guidelines on neurological conditions GP gatekeepers linked to reduced patient satisfaction (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 20, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Diabetic patients ‘reluctant’ to do kidney damage urine test, say clinicians
The test, key to picking up early signs of kidney disease, isn ’t routinely carried out by GPs and nurses in annual reviews, indicates pharma company survey Related items fromOnMedica Millions miss out on vital diabetes health checks NHS cost of poor diabetes control is £3 billion per year Playing to type: why diabetes education isn ’t one-size-fits-all One person diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes Poor diabetes education leading to health complications (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Public health budget cuts have decimated health visiting services
In many areas of England they are no longer able to offer the minimum level of support, finds annual survey Related items fromOnMedica For sale to the highest bidder? Future trade deals and the NHS Children First Unhealthy ambition CQC's State of Care report finds standards improving but warns of pressures NHS 10 Year Plan: the view from my desk (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Exposure to mobile screens can affect sleep
Sleep and mental wellbeing affected by use of phone at night Related items fromOnMedica Child mental health linked to families who struggle Doctors urge ban on children buying caffeinated energy drinks Screen time - a moral panic for the 21st century? Child mental illness must be picked up sooner Fifth of all children referred to specialist mental health services rejected for treatment (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 19, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Sharp rise in lung disease deaths over past 27 years
18% rise in deaths between 1990 and 2017 Related items fromOnMedica Doctors unite with campaigners in calling for smokefree 2030 Solid fuel cooking linked to higher respiratory death rate Air pollution might contribute to the lung ageing process More non-smokers dying from lung cancer Never too late to quit smoking to cut lung cancer risk (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Warning over prescribing antibiotics during pregnancy
Macrolide antibiotics could raise risk of birth defects Related items fromOnMedica Premature births linked to bacterial changes in vagina Tdap vaccination in pregnancy not linked to birth defects Poor asthma control in pregnancy linked to serious adverse outcomes TV programme overstates antidepressant risk during pregnancy SSRIs raise risk of rare neonatal hypertension (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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Many mental health trusts lack funding for facilities ’ repairs and upgrades
Two thirds of trusts will have insufficient funding for repairs Related items fromOnMedica Mental health: vital next steps on the path to parity CQC's State of Care report finds standards improving but warns of pressures NHS 10 Year Plan: the view from my desk Questions on Health Economics and commissioning General taxation still best way to generate NHS funds (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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New drive to make NHS boards more representative
GP Clare Gerada will co-chair diversity taskforce Related items fromOnMedica The collaborative approach turning things around Significant increase in BME representation at senior levels of the NHS in England BME doctors less successful in securing specialty training places A good day How we ’re helping to release the capabilities of frontline staff (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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New points-based immigration system sparks alarm in social care sector
Staff shortages set to worsen further, healthcare leaders have warned Related items fromOnMedica Futureproofing our NHS: Innovations and their benefits New Year NHS resolutions GP contract for England brings overall 3.4% increase Scottish government pledges more cash for health and social care in budget Brexit could leave health and social care 51,000 nurses short (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 19, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Number of people with dementia in Europe to almost double by 2050
Nearly 19 million people will have the disease across the entire continent, to include the UK, latest projections indicate Related items fromOnMedica Dame Barbara Windsor calls for £2.4bn NHS dementia fund Emergency dementia admissions up by one third Lords demand an end to ‘national scandal’ on social care funding One in five people with dementia gets no support Experts urge radical action on mental health crises (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 18, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Clinicians in the dark about potential harms of commonly prescribed beta blocker
Better understanding needed to stave off overdose deaths, warns HSIB Related items fromOnMedica Withdrawn valsartan meds not linked to short-term cancer risk Too few women take part in many CVD clinical trials Pharmacists could offer high-dose statins direct to patients Cannabinoids not recommended to treat cancer-related pain GPs defend practice on prescribing statins (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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One in five people feel ‘unsafe’ in NHS mental health service care
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman survey also shows that four in 10 felt they waited too long to be diagnosed Related items fromOnMedica CQC's State of Care report finds standards improving but warns of pressures Public must debate true scale of NHS challenges Winter A&E waiting time cases quadruple over seven years Health Foundation sets out reasons for more NHS investment Widespread support for free personal care for over 65s, argues charity (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 18, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Number of people with dementia in Europe set to almost double by 2050
Nearly 19 million people will have the disease across the entire continent, to include the UK, latest projections indicate Related items fromOnMedica Dame Barbara Windsor calls for £2.4bn NHS dementia fund Emergency dementia admissions up by one third Lords demand an end to ‘national scandal’ on social care funding One in five people with dementia gets no support Experts urge radical action on mental health crises (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 18, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news