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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.

What social risk factors affect obesity rates?

Health & Social Care
Risk factors such as living alone, poverty, low level of education and unemployment have all been linked to increased rates of obesity

Men who pay for sex 50% more likely to be living with HIV

Health & Social Care
A survey, conducted over 20 years in 35 African countries, suggests that one in ten sexually active men are 50% more likely to be living with HIV.

Study examines racial disparities in diabetes patients

Health & Social Care
Researchers find that ethnic minority diabetes patients are less likely to take medication for their treatment, due to income differences and lack of access.

REACT study: “Almost complete replacement of Delta by Omicron”

Health & Social Care
Data from an ongoing UK trial finds 99% of COVID cases are Omicron, described as "almost complete replacement of Delta".

New data finds COVID vaccines do not create infertility

Health & Social Care
According to the Boston University School of Public Health, there is no link between COVID vaccination and fertility.

Has COVID-19 impacted physicians who care for children with cancer?

Health & Social Care
Research reveals a global link between COVID-19 and the capacity of paediatric oncology health professionals to provide high quality care.

Poor housing creates respiratory health issues for Indigenous children

Health & Social Care
In First Nation communities in Canada, poor housing conditions lead to frequent rates of respiratory infections - especially in children under three.

Unvaccinated teens nine times likelier to be hospitalised

Health & Social Care
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that unvaccinated teenagers are nine times likelier to be hospitalised with Omicron.

What are the side effects of the Pfizer booster vaccine?

Health & Social Care
Here, we explain side effects of the Pfizer booster vaccine – with a look at how they impact menstrual cycles.

Binge-watching TV increases likelihood of blood clots by 35%

Health & Social Care
Scientists suggest taking breaks when binge-watching TV to avoid blood clots - with four hour sessions increasing the likelihood by 35%.

Study says breastmilk does not pass COVID to babies

Health & Social Care
Scientists say that breastfeeding will not pass COVID-19 onto a child - there was no infectious material found in the milk itself.

Higher risk of death at emergency centres with 5+ hour wait times

Health & Social Care
Research finds that waiting over 5 hours in emergency care before admission to hospital is linked to a heightened risk of death from any cause.

Social care is in crisis, but technology is here to help

Health & Social Care
Paul Berney, CMO at Anthropos, explores how technology could help relieve the burden on the UK’s stretched social care staff.

The hidden health problem of nocturia

Health & Social Care
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explains the problem of nocturia and takes a look at what it actually means for your health.

GPs prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics to avoid “time-consuming tests”

Health & Social Care
A study finds that broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed due to a lack of resources for GPs - with "time-consuming microbiological tests" taking too long.

WHO supports two new drugs for COVID-19 treatment

Health & Social Care
The two drugs, tested across seven trials on 4,000 COVID patients, can protect the immune system from overloading and lessen chances of ventilation.
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