As the world celebrates the work of midwives – and as the University of Bradford sends 40 of its student midwives into practice during the Covid-19 pandemic – we talk to three about why they are joining one of the most challenging and rewarding of professions. Georgia Parker, Holly Stockdale and Ten Mabhara are all […]
At the moment, people who are suspected of having Covid 19 undergo a swab PCR test which looks for genetic particles of the virus in their nasal or oral secretions. This can take from less than 24 hours up to five days depending on the lab. At the BSPS molecular lab at the Royal Surrey […]
Imperial College London is to lead a major programme of testing for COVID-19 to track the progress of the infection across the UK. The programme will help to improve understanding of how many people are currently infected with the virus, and potentially how many have been infected and recovered since the COVID-19 outbreak began. The […]
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The Covid-19 pandemic means informal carers need additional support now more than ever, according to UEA expert Dr Morag Farquhar. There are an estimated eight million informal carers in the UK – the family and friends supporting vulnerable people in an unpaid role. And this number is likely to increase due to the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Life in lockdown is having a significant impact on our health. Recognising the triggers for over-eating or increased alcohol intake during the pandemic; experts look at how to curb the cravings • Over-eating or ‘emotional eating’ can become a food addiction • Certain foods stimulate the brain’s secretion of opiate-like, “feel-good” chemicals such as serotonin […]
A survey of Prospect members has shown that women are still being overlooked when it comes to appropriate PPE. Size and fit are extremely important for PPE to be effective. If it doesn’t fit it doesn’t do its job and it’s an issue that affects many workers – predominantly but not exclusively women. Prospect’s survey, […]
Bowel Cancer UK have commented that Deaths in people with cancer could rise by at least 20%. The COVID-19 emergency in England could result in at least 20% more deaths over the next 12 months in people who have been newly diagnosed with cancer, according to a UCL study with DATA-CAN: The Health Data Research […]
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How does lockdown impact those people with bone, joint and muscle pain? University of East Anglia researchers are launching a new study to see how Covid-19 and lockdown are affecting people with bone, joint and muscle pain. Their previous research has revealed the challenges and poor health outcomes caused by social isolation and loneliness for […]
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Researchers from the Galien Institute at Paris-Saclay University/ CNRS have developed nanoparticles that are effective in the treatment of severe inflammatory processes which can be found in many pathologies, such as Covid-19 infections. The study was published in the journal Science Advances on Monday 27 April, 2020. Uncontrolled inflammatory processes are a major health concern […]
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Shutting down immunization services in the COVID-19 pandemic risks triggering a resurgence of diseases that can be prevented with safe and effective vaccines, warns the World Health Organization in the lead-up to World Immunization Week (24-30 April). When immunization services are disrupted, even for brief periods during emergencies, the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, such […]