Author: Hippocratic Post

WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children. At a press conference on 13 November 2023, Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission reported an increase in incidence of respiratory diseases in China. Chinese authorities attributed this increase to […]

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A drug that boosts bone growth in children with achondroplasia may also reduce their chances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), sleep apnoea and needing surgery, according to a new study. The international research trial, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, has showed for the […]

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Natasha was low risk for all cancers and especially lung cancer but it didn’t stop her from getting diagnosed with stage 4 disease: Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation […]

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BGS provides Frailty elearning course free for all healthcare professionals: The British Geriatrics Society has updated and relaunched its Frailty elearning course, which is free to all health and social care professionals. The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has updated its popular Frailty elearning course for 2023 and is relaunching it, with funding from NHS England. […]

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The WHO has announced a new Commission on Social Connection, to address loneliness as a pressing health threat, promote social connection as a priority and accelerate the scaling up of solutions in countries of all incomes. Co-chaired by U.S. Surgeon General, Dr Vivek Murthy, and African Union Youth Envoy, Chido Mpemba, the Commission consists of […]

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