What does the future hold for children’s services?
Kirtpal Kaur Aujla, Partner at Bevan Brittan considers what the future holds for children’s services in the UK.
COVID-19 variants and vaccines
Academic Research Scholar Dr Wendy Purcell, places the spotlight on COVID-19 variants and vaccines.
Physical activity to prevent chronic diseases
Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, considers the role of physical activity to prevent chronic diseases
90% of healthcare workers changed their minds on COVID vaccines
Despite healthcare workers experiencing the negative effects of the COVID-19 virus, many did not intend on being vaccinated – new research highlights that their outlooks have changed.
£6.25 million for UK environmental science research
£6.25 million investment will be invested into creating a five-year programme in UK environmental science research.
Research reveals connection between high blood pressure and diabetes
Research is finally explaining the connection between patients suffering with high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes
NHS reports 980,000 alcohol-related hospital admissions since 2019
An NHS report of alcohol hospitalisations, alcohol affordability, and prescriptions for drugs to treat alcohol dependence, finds that alcohol misuse is increasing across the UK.
Reducing malnutrition in care homes using AI
Possible new tech could help reduce malnutrition, improving overall health in long-term care homes using Artificial Intelligence
NHS opens fourth dose bookings for immunosuppressed people
The NHS has opened bookings for a fourth vaccine dose, to 400,000 severely immunosuppressed people across the country.
New model simplifies resource allocation to slow pandemic
A model developed by Boston University can project COVID housing needs, up to ten days in advance - which can slow the spread of the virus.
How is the care system unfair for ethnic minority children?
Ethnic minority children experience disadvantages with youth justice involvement – especially when it comes to Black children.
Link between skin colour and pulse oximeter effectiveness
The device used to assess COVID severity via blood oxygen levels can be significantly less effective on certain skin colours.
The power of data management for better NHS patient care
Barry Cashman at Veritas Technologies, looks at how digital transformation can shape better patient care in the NHS.
What social risk factors affect obesity rates?
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
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
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”
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
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?
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
In First Nation communities in Canada, poor housing conditions lead to frequent rates of respiratory infections - especially in children under three.