Deaths in Africa surge more than 40% over previous week: Africa has recorded a 43% week-on-week rise in COVID-19 deaths, as hospital admissions increase rapidly and countries face shortages in oxygen and intensive care beds. Fatalities increased to 6273 in the week ending on 11 July 2021 from 4384 deaths in the previous week. Africa […]
Discovery points to targeted treatment for COVID-19: Scientists at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have found a way to stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus from replicating in infected human cells, in a major step towards a new treatment for this and future pandemic viruses. This discovery builds on research […]
Reducing misdiagnosis and sudden cardiac death: Working together with individuals, families, and medical professionals to offer information and support on Syncope and Reflex Anoxic Seizures. Leading UK-based charity STARS recognises pioneering healthcare professionals and hospitals working to reduce misdiagnosis and sudden cardiac death In a new report published today, STARS Healthcare Pioneers Report Showcasing Best […]
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Women recovering from endometrial cancer require health professionals to provide them with individualised weight management plans to assist with their recovery, a University of Queensland study has shown. UQ’s Professor Monika Janda said endometrial cancer was the most common sub-type of womb cancer and survivors often had issues with obesity and weight gain before and following treatment. […]
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In 2015, David and Elly Nott started the David Nott Foundation with a simple mission: to train doctors in areas of conflict and catastrophe. Six years later, 803 war doctors have been trained over 28 courses saving countless lives. Thank you for supporting us on this mission. We have several courses ready to go now […]
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What is Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep)? Strep agalactiae refers to the round bacteria that grow in chains and that was found to be a human potential pathogen responsible for a number of infections that most commonly affect pregnant women and newborns. […]
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Increasing sensitivity of bowel cancer test could help earlier diagnosis for young people – research finds. Increasing the sensitivity of a bowel cancer test used by GPs could help identify more cases of bowel cancer in young people with symptoms of the disease and ultimately save lives, new research co-authored by Bowel Cancer UK has […]
PM’s statement comment: Freedom Day could return us all to house arrest because it’s based on the wrong data, says London Medical Laboratory: The London Medical Laboratory says the PM’s decision to end lockdown rules is based on the wrong tests. It warns we must measure antibody levels, not just the number of jabs given, […]
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RCEM calls for an increase in staffing after survey finds 3 in 5 A&E staff have experienced burnout: The Royal College of Emergency Medicine is calling for UK governments to act now to achieve safe staffing levels in Emergency Departments after a workforce survey found that three in five Emergency Medicine staff say they have […]
Palliative Medicine support for families: Families who are caring for a relative who is seriously ill and dying at home need more support from healthcare professionals in order to help manage their medication, according to a new study. The findings of the study, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and led by Professor […]