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Workforce Disability Equality Standard report shows good progress

November 8, 2022
Alison Bloomer
The number of disabled people at board level in the NHS has almost doubled since 2019 and the chances of shortlisted disabled staff being appointed into roles has also improved, according to the latest Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).

Half of hospitalised Covid patients still have at least one symptom two years later

November 8, 2022
Lauren Nicolle
Half of patients hospitalised with Covid still have at least one symptom two years later, according to new research. 

One in four people on urgent cancer referrals wait over a month for diagnosis

November 8, 2022
Lauren Nicolle
More than 65,000 people on cancer-related referrals in England wait over four weeks for a diagnosis every month, according to new calculations by Cancer Research UK.

NHS roll out arthritis drug to treat hospitalised Covid patients

November 8, 2022
Lauren Nicolle
Baricitinib, a drug typically used to treat arthritis, will now be available to seriously ill Covid patients in NHS hospitals.

Heart MRI is superior to echocardiography in diagnosing heart failure patients

November 8, 2022
Alison Bloomer
A heart magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is superior to echocardiography in diagnosing heart failure patients and predicting outcomes, according to a new study.

High body fat and BMI linked with increased risk of fatal prostate cancer

November 8, 2022
Lauren Nicolle
Men with higher adiposity (body fat) are at increased risk of fatal prostate cancer, according to new research.

BMA disappointed pensions not tackled in new backlog plans from NHS England

November 8, 2022
Alison Bloomer
Retired doctors will be supported to remain in the workforce and consultant time for education and training will be protected in new plans from NHS England to tackle the backlog in elective care.

Sensory loss linked to serious cognitive impairment in older adults

November 8, 2022
Lauren Nicolle
Sensory loss could be used to identify those at risk of cognitive decline and dementia, according to new research.

Child hepatitis cases continue to rise in UK and worldwide

May 9, 2023
Lauren Nicolle
At least 228 probable causes of hepatitis in children have been detected worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Almost 60% of Europe’s adult population is overweight or obese, finds new report

November 8, 2022
Lauren Nicolle
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments to do more to halt the rise of obesity after a new report found that nearly 60% of Europe's adult population is overweight or obese.

Has the NHS become purely an emergency service?

December 10, 2023
Edin Lakasing
The NHS currently functions as predominantly an emergency service, and the elective element of secondary care seems permanently broken.

New resources to encourage healthcare professionals to reduce glove use

November 8, 2022
Lauren Nicolle
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is calling on healthcare professionals to reduce their glove use as part of this year's Glove Awareness Week (2-9 May).

Serious shortage protocol issued for hormone replacement therapy

April 8, 2024
Alison Bloomer
Greater awareness of the menopause and a spike in demand for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has led to a serious shortage protocol being issued for three HRT products.

New test for rare eye cancer retinoblastoma rolled out by NHS

November 8, 2022
Alison Bloomer
A new test for babies at risk of developing retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer, is being rolled out by NHS England this week.

Health and Care Bill receives Royal Ascent: responses from health organisations

November 9, 2022
Alison Bloomer
Health leaders and organisations have given a mixed response to the Health and Care Bill receiving Royal Assent this week meaning it has now become law.

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