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The latest health and social care news and a look at research and development into the treatment of common and rare diseases alike. We also look at the vital changes being made to help deliver effective healthcare through the digital transformation within the NHS.

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NHS approves first new core IT system for GPs in 25 years to enhance patient care

Health & Social Care
NHS England has introduced Medicus Health’s cloud-based IT system, a significant milestone in GP technology.

UK maternity report finds that women experience “dehumanisation” 

Health & Social Care
A maternity report by Birthrights finds that UK women experience "dehumanisation" and racism from caregivers.

The UK’s largest regional stroke thrombectomy network is powered by e-Stroke

Health & Social Care
Jeff Wyrtzen, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Brainomix explores the impact of the e-Stroke thrombectomy platform and its implementation across the supraregional network.

Part 3: Scientific sunburn & skin cancer

Health & Social Care
Chanda Siddoo-Atwal, President and Primary Biochemist of Moondust Cosmetics Ltd. continues her discussion on sunburn & skin cancer science.

The link between fish oil benefits and men’s health

Health & Social Care
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores and examines fish oil benefits when it comes to the health of men.

Racial disparities found in early-onset colon cancer survival rates

Health & Social Care
Between 1992 and 2013, survival rates for young adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) only improved for Caucasian patients – no increase was seen for those from Black, Hispanic or Asian communities

Tackling NHS waiting lists through effective workforce management 

Health & Social Care
Tim Powlson and Sue Johnson Gregory, at Entec Si, discuss how a new approach to workforce management could help reduce NHS waiting lists.

Should we be preparing for a widespread monkeypox outbreak?

Health & Social Care
This ‘unusual’ monkeypox outbreak has been found to be larger and more widespread than previous outbreaks outside of Africa, and health experts propose better preparation.

More urban greening could prevent over 34,000 US deaths

Health & Social Care
Between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced with local increases in urban greening in US city areas – as greenery may substantially reduce mortality.

30% of Long COVID patients had no existing illnesses

Health & Social Care
According to a US review of Long COVID patients, 30.7% of these people had no existing comorbidities that could explain their susceptibility to the virus.

Some people had better genetic wellbeing during COVID-19

Health & Social Care
Genetic wellbeing differed between people when impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – some people were able to handle stress better than others.

What are five common monkeypox symptoms?

Health & Social Care
Here, we look at five key monkeypox symptoms and discuss potential consequences of infection.

The rudiments of asbestos removal

Health & Social Care
Michael Edwards, Occupational Safety and Health Content Developer from The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, walks us through the fundamentals of asbestos removal.

Using AI to support decision making & transform outcomes for stroke patients

Health & Social Care
Adam Nickerson, Head of Category, Digital and IT procurement frameworks at NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), explains how artificial intelligence software (AI) is used to support decision making & transform outcomes for stroke patients.

Does the alcohol industry donate to the WHO foundation?

Health & Social Care
The WHO foundation should not accept donations from the alcohol industry, according to reviewers of the loopholes in the Gift Acceptance Policy.

NHS to save £17 million by freezing new prescription costs

Health & Social Care
Prescription costs will be frozen by the NHS to help ease the rising cost of living across the UK, saving £17 million overall for patients.

Diagnostic hubs: A short-term fix for a long-term problem?

Health & Social Care
Collette Johnson, Head of Marketing at Sanome, turns the spotlight onto diagnostic hubs. Are they a short-term fix for a long-term problem, she asks.
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