A good vitamin D status can protect against cancer

A good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention and in the prognosis of several cancers, according to a new research review. The anti-cancer effects of vitamin D are especially pronounced in the prevention and treatment of colon cancer and blood cancers. In addition, high vitamin D responsiveness can be linked to a […]

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A good vitamin D status can protect against cancer

A good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention and in the prognosis of several cancers, according to a new research review. The anti-cancer effects of vitamin D are especially pronounced in the prevention and treatment of colon cancer and blood cancers. In addition, high vitamin D responsiveness can be linked to a […]

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Leading cancer expert calls for five point action plan to kick start cancer services

Professor Karol Sikora, chief medical officer at Rutherford Health and the former head of the WHO’s cancer programme, called for the action plan as the NHS and the government explore urgent measures to kick start cancer services across the UK. Professor Sikora’s five-point plan includes: Keeping cancer centres and treatment areas ‘Covid-free’ – this should […]

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Leading cancer expert calls for five point action plan to kick start cancer services

Professor Karol Sikora, chief medical officer at Rutherford Health and the former head of the WHO’s cancer programme, called for the action plan as the NHS and the government explore urgent measures to kick start cancer services across the UK. Professor Sikora’s five-point plan includes: Keeping cancer centres and treatment areas ‘Covid-free’ – this should […]

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RSM webinar: developmental disabilities Part 1 & 2

Review of the Mental Health Act: Implications for people with developmental disabilities – Part 1 – Thursday 11 June, 3.30pm to 5.05pm and part 2 takes place Friday 12 June, 3.30pm to 5.05pm. Part 1 – People with Intellectual Disability and Autism can, in certain circumstances, be subject to treatment under the Mental Health Act. […]

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RSM webinar: developmental disabilities Part 1 & 2

Review of the Mental Health Act: Implications for people with developmental disabilities – Part 1 – Thursday 11 June, 3.30pm to 5.05pm and part 2 takes place Friday 12 June, 3.30pm to 5.05pm. Part 1 – People with Intellectual Disability and Autism can, in certain circumstances, be subject to treatment under the Mental Health Act. […]

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MSF Opens Khayelitsha Field Hospital for Covid-19

MSF Opens Khayelitsha Field Hospital as South Africa Braces for COVID-19. Cape Town – In May, South Africa’s Health Minister warned that with the current infection rate, South Africa would surpass its hospital bed capacity, potentially by the end of June. “As COVID-19 continues to spread, the wards in Khayelitsha District Hospital have filled up […]

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MSF Opens Khayelitsha Field Hospital for Covid-19

MSF Opens Khayelitsha Field Hospital as South Africa Braces for COVID-19. Cape Town – In May, South Africa’s Health Minister warned that with the current infection rate, South Africa would surpass its hospital bed capacity, potentially by the end of June. “As COVID-19 continues to spread, the wards in Khayelitsha District Hospital have filled up […]

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Covid-19: behavioural science key to ‘test and trace’

Behavioural science key to success of ‘test and trace’ app says British Psychological Society The British Psychological Society (BPS) has today published a briefing informed by leading behavioural psychologists which highlights the importance of behavioural science in the success of the Government’s new Covid-19 digital contact tracing app. With the app requiring people to perform […]

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Covid-19: behavioural science key to ‘test and trace’

Behavioural science key to success of ‘test and trace’ app says British Psychological Society The British Psychological Society (BPS) has today published a briefing informed by leading behavioural psychologists which highlights the importance of behavioural science in the success of the Government’s new Covid-19 digital contact tracing app. With the app requiring people to perform […]

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