EU medical authority denies “urgent need” for third dose of COVID vaccine
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports that there is no "urgent need" for a third dose of COVID vaccine, based...
Remote Care in Action: Results from the NHS
High-quality, patient-centric care is indispensable, particularly when remote. Current Health’s care-at-home platform assists healthcare organisations in delivering this promise.
Double vaccination reduces risk of Long COVID by 49%
Double vaccinated adults are 49% less likely to have Long COVID if they were to contract COVID-19, according to a new study.
ONS data shows fatigue most common symptom of Long COVID
New data finds that fatigue is the most common symptom of Long COVID, followed by shortness of breath and then muscle ache.
NICE recommends use of cholesterol-lowering drug
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) believes that Inclisiran, a cholesterol-lowering drug, should be available on the NHS.
EU says 70% of population are double-vaccinated
President Ursula von der Leyen announced that 70% of the EU population are now double-vaccinated - but some countries in Eastern Europe lag behind.
Research says COVID vaccines work for 90% of immunosuppressed people
New research finds that COVID vaccines work for 90% of people who are currently immunosuppressed due to their medication.
NHS Digital calls on schools to take part in Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use...
NHS Digital is calling on secondary schools to take part in the Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among young people in England survey.
50% of hospitalised COVID patients have symptoms after 12 months
A new study, published in The Lancet, found that 50% of hospitalised COVID patients have at least one symptom after 12 months - with one in three of them experiencing shortness of breath.
Five new research projects will examine COVID-19 vaccine responses
Five new COVID-19 research projects will study the durability of vaccine responses, low responses linked with health conditions and the effect of booster shots.
Study finds wildfire smoke exposure risks premature births
Researchers have found that wildfire smoke exposure can be responsible for premature births, a health consequence which is "likely to increase".
Clinical trial to test third COVID-19 vaccine for people with weakened immune systems
A new clinical trial will investigate whether a third COVID-19 vaccine dose gives a stronger immune response for people with weakened immune systems.
Vaccinated mothers transfer COVID antibodies via breast milk
A study by the University of Florida finds that vaccinated mothers transfer COVID antibodies to babies via breast milk - suggesting that mothers can "pass on this immunity to their babies".
An end to obesity – no longer a pipedream?
Tam Fry FRSA, Chairman of the National Obesity Forum, discusses whether an end to obesity is no longer a pipedream.
UK orders 35 million more Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine doses
The UK Government has signed a contract for 35 million more doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, to be delivered from the second half of 2022..
Long COVID patients face increased levels of blood-clotting
Study suggests that long COVID patients are more likely to face blood-clots - even if they appeared okay, their clotting biomarkers were significantly high.
How people with epilepsy are shaping the future of research
Maxine Smeaton, Chief Executive of Epilepsy Research UK, reveals how people with epilepsy are shaping the future of research.
Determining energy expenditure
Professor Kjell Hausken at the University of Stavanger discusses his research into energy expenditure through combining different types of exercise classes.
Implementing digital food menus in hospitals
Tom Wright, Head of Digital Engagement at NDL, discusses the various ways in which technology can improve the hospital food ordering system.
The risks of using alcohol-based hand sanitiser
Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, reveals the risks of using alcohol-based hand sanitiser.