The British Dental Association has said government has effectively told the profession it cannot afford NHS dentistry, as it prepares to impose an approach to pay that will leave a gaping hole in the service’s budget which practices across England will be expected to fill. Despite having publicly accepted the independent pay review boInstall Pluginsdy’s […]
Leading telehealth provider, Asda Online Doctor, conducted a nationwide survey to gauge public perceptions and usage of AI in relation to medical issues. The results revealed a concerning trend, with a staggering 60% of respondents admitting that they struggle to talk about their health concerns with doctors, and more than half do not turn to […]
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In a new clinical study at Karolinska University Hospital, the first patient has been treated with a drug whose active ingredient comes from one of Sweden’s most poisonous mushrooms. The purpose of the clinical phase I/II trial is to study whether this can become a treatment for patients with metastatic kidney cancer. Several species of […]
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An innovation which has saved thousands of hours for mental healthcare clinicians by reducing time spent on data entry tasks, giving them additional time to treat and care for patients, has been shortlisted for the annual Health Tech Awards. The new technology enables medical professionals to enter patient information across multiple different systems simultaneously based […]
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The British Dental Association has urged government to step up as Leigh, Greater Manchester, joined the growing list of communities where struggling patients have queued from the break of dawn to secure access to NHS dentistry. Daily queues starting as early as 4am have been reported outside the Avenue Dental Centre in Leigh town centre, […]
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A pioneering programme which is bringing affordable, reliable and portable diagnostics for multiple diseases to sub-Saharan Africa is set to be presented at an event linked to the United Nations General Assembly this week. On Thursday 14 September, members of the Digital Innovations and Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases in Africa project, or DIDIDA, will be […]
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More than 8.4 million or 16% of Brits have knocked out a tooth at some point due to injury, fall or other trauma, with sport injuries now accounting for half of these dental injuries. According to new research from leading dental care provider Bupa Dental Care, four in 10 (43%) of these injuries could have […]
When pupils return to school in September there is a steep rise in children hospitalised with asthma attacks. In the UK a child is admitted to hospital every 20 minutes because of an asthma attack. However, the number of children needing emergency treatment doubles in September compared to August. So why should children settling back […]
Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during back to school season. As a parent, you want to ensure that you are well-equipped to support your child and reduce feelings of stress as much as possible. However, it is also reasonable and healthy for anyone to […]
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Meningitis is swelling of the meninges (the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord). The inflammation is usually the result of an infection. Causes Meningitis is often spread by a bacteria or virus held in the nose or throat. This means that kissing, sneezing or coughing spreads it. Viral meningitis can be very unpleasant but […]
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