IBMS council: COVID-19 testing landscape

High quality staff deliver high quality services: IBMS Council delivers a position statement on the need for accreditation and registered staff in all laboratories doing COVID-19 testing The national response to the COVID-19 pandemic has required an unprecedented increase in the UK’s capacity to provide timely and accurate testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Institute […]

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IBMS council: COVID-19 testing landscape

High quality staff deliver high quality services: IBMS Council delivers a position statement on the need for accreditation and registered staff in all laboratories doing COVID-19 testing The national response to the COVID-19 pandemic has required an unprecedented increase in the UK’s capacity to provide timely and accurate testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Institute […]

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Honorary degree for Bradford Clinician

A clinician who set up one of the world’s largest research studies has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Bradford. Professor John Wright today receives an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Health for his long standing contribution to the field of healthcare and support for the University and wider Bradford community. Commenting […]

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Honorary degree for Bradford Clinician

A clinician who set up one of the world’s largest research studies has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Bradford. Professor John Wright today receives an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Health for his long standing contribution to the field of healthcare and support for the University and wider Bradford community. Commenting […]

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Premature cardiovascular disease mortality

More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds. University of Melbourne researchers warn that this trend will continue without concerted government action that promotes behaviour change. Led by Dr Tim Adair and Professor Alan Lopez, the new study published in BMC Medicine found […]

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Premature cardiovascular disease mortality

More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds. University of Melbourne researchers warn that this trend will continue without concerted government action that promotes behaviour change. Led by Dr Tim Adair and Professor Alan Lopez, the new study published in BMC Medicine found […]

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More action needed on pharmacy risk assessments

More action needed on pharmacy risk assessments: – A new survey carried out by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the UK Black Pharmacists Association (UKBPA) has found that pharmacy teams are still not receiving adequate individual COVID-19 risk assessments. The data reveals a varied picture in terms of pharmacists’ experience and views of COVID-19 […]

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More action needed on pharmacy risk assessments

More action needed on pharmacy risk assessments: – A new survey carried out by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the UK Black Pharmacists Association (UKBPA) has found that pharmacy teams are still not receiving adequate individual COVID-19 risk assessments. The data reveals a varied picture in terms of pharmacists’ experience and views of COVID-19 […]

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Young people on the autism spectrum and work

Helping young people on the autism spectrum plan and prepare for their working life. “Don’t limit yourself. Go higher. Think bigger.” That’s the advice 20-year-old Liam Picen has for other autistic young people planning for their working life. Liam was part of the original research and development program for Autism CRC’s new smart web platform – myWAY Employability – which aims to support young […]

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Young people on the autism spectrum and work

Helping young people on the autism spectrum plan and prepare for their working life. “Don’t limit yourself. Go higher. Think bigger.” That’s the advice 20-year-old Liam Picen has for other autistic young people planning for their working life. Liam was part of the original research and development program for Autism CRC’s new smart web platform – myWAY Employability – which aims to support young […]

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