NICE guidelines will delay AF diagnosis

NICE guidelines will delay AF diagnosis: AF Association welcomes the new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder) and major cause of stroke. However, it is disappointed that the guideline requires a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) to diagnose AF rather than a manual […]

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NICE guidelines will delay AF diagnosis

NICE guidelines will delay AF diagnosis: AF Association welcomes the new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder) and major cause of stroke. However, it is disappointed that the guideline requires a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) to diagnose AF rather than a manual […]

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Tarantula venom treatment for type 2 diabetes

Tarantula venom could provide new treatment avenue for type 2 diabetes: Research presented at DUKPC 2021 reveals molecules found in tarantula venom could offer promising new treatment option for type 2 diabetes. Molecules found in tarantula venom reduced blood sugar levels and decreased food intake in mice New research presented today at the Diabetes UK […]

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Tarantula venom treatment for type 2 diabetes

Tarantula venom could provide new treatment avenue for type 2 diabetes: Research presented at DUKPC 2021 reveals molecules found in tarantula venom could offer promising new treatment option for type 2 diabetes. Molecules found in tarantula venom reduced blood sugar levels and decreased food intake in mice New research presented today at the Diabetes UK […]

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Research opportunity for Front-line health professionals

The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) and the Dunhill Medical Trust (DMT) are inviting front-line health professionals to apply for a Doctoral Training Fellowship to undertake vital research relevant to age-related diseases and frailty. This is the third year of the joint scheme, offering funding for doctoral research that will ultimately benefit healthcare for older people. […]

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Research opportunity for Front-line health professionals

The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) and the Dunhill Medical Trust (DMT) are inviting front-line health professionals to apply for a Doctoral Training Fellowship to undertake vital research relevant to age-related diseases and frailty. This is the third year of the joint scheme, offering funding for doctoral research that will ultimately benefit healthcare for older people. […]

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Mental health inequalities in Covid-19 first wave

Mental health inequalities: The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic saw more people suffer mental health problems in the UK – according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the University of York. New research published today reveals that the amount of people suffering some form of psychological distress rose by almost […]

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Mental health inequalities in Covid-19 first wave

Mental health inequalities: The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic saw more people suffer mental health problems in the UK – according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the University of York. New research published today reveals that the amount of people suffering some form of psychological distress rose by almost […]

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Accurate student COVID-19 testing

Accurate student COVID-19 testing: University of Cambridge and Excalibur Healthcare Services form partnership to deliver comprehensive and highly accurate student COVID-19 testing. Excalibur Healthcare Services Limited (“Excalibur”) announces that the University of Cambridge has appointed Excalibur as its principal provider of PCR analysis for COVID-19 samples from students. This partnership will maintain a comprehensive and […]

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Accurate student COVID-19 testing

Accurate student COVID-19 testing: University of Cambridge and Excalibur Healthcare Services form partnership to deliver comprehensive and highly accurate student COVID-19 testing. Excalibur Healthcare Services Limited (“Excalibur”) announces that the University of Cambridge has appointed Excalibur as its principal provider of PCR analysis for COVID-19 samples from students. This partnership will maintain a comprehensive and […]

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