Children often have nose bleeds. They can be a result of warm weather or exercise, which dilate the small blood vessels in their nose, or they can be the result of picking or poking their noses, or running into things. If a child has a nose bleed: Sit them down. Grab something absorbent to catch […]
Responding to the launch of the Labour Party’s mission for health, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation said: “The ambitions laid out by Labour as part of its ‘health mission’ are sensible and – if achieved – would be good news for patients and staff alike. GP access, ambulance delays, the elective care […]
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University exploring offering CT scans for NHS: The University of Bradford, working in partnership with Fujifilm has completed a £1.5m project to provide a high-quality medical imaging environment to support the education of radiographers and explore the possibility of offering some NHS imaging services. The imaging facilities, which include a Fujifilm visionary X Ray imaging […]
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WHO and partners are launching a global network to help protect people from infectious disease threats through the power of pathogen genomics. The International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) will provide a platform to connect countries and regions, improving systems for collecting and analyzing samples, using these data to drive public health decision-making, and sharing that […]
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Brits are struggling to feel they can open up at work about sensitive issues, as over half (51%) don’t feel comfortable doing so, new research1 by workplace wellbeing platform Unmind2 reveals. Personal finance is the biggest taboo in the workplace, with over a third (37%) saying they feel uncomfortable discussing this, followed by grief (25%) […]
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Simple steps to get ahead this hay fever season: Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects approximately a quarter of people in the UK, It is caused by an allergic reaction to airborne pollen. The severity of hay fever symptoms can vary depending on the individual and the type of pollen they are […]
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Are you concerned that your or your child’s asthma is getting out of control? Medical experts from online pharmacy The Independent Pharmacy are warning about the often overlooked triggers that could be exacerbating asthma symptoms and providing vital treatment advice. For Asthma Awareness Month, The Independent Pharmacy has created interactive graphics to illustrate the everyday asthma trigger hotspots and explain […]
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The growing number of Brits out of work due to mental health conditions has prompted a surge in companies promoting wellness perks to new recruits. Over the past 12 months job adverts referring to wellness subsidies, budgets or discounts rose 310%, while those mentioning employee counselling services doubled (up 95%), reveals research by social media […]
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Cancer may lurk in ‘normal looking’ skin: A University of Queensland study has found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer. Researchers from UQ’s Frazer Institute Dermatology Research Centre investigated the relationship between the number of mutations found in ‘normal looking’ skin and the number […]
Solving the problem of youth vaping: A University of Queensland researcher said current Australian laws were failing to prevent young people using nicotine vaping products (NVPs). Professor Coral Gartner from UQ’s School of Public Health said many people were unwilling to comply with regulations around nicotine vaping, and retailers were continuing to sell the products […]