Winter Virus Jab May Reduce Baby Hospitalisations by 80%, Study Finds
Date: Friday, 05 January 2024 13:03
A groundbreaking study reveals that Nirsevimab, a novel antibody treatment administered in a single dose, holds the potential to reduce winter virus hospitalisations for babies by over 80%. The focus is on Respiratory Syncytial Virus…
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression Linked to Increased Risk of Young-Onset Dementia, Study Finds
Date: Wednesday, 27 December 2023 14:17
In a groundbreaking revelation, a major study challenges the predominant belief that genetics are the sole driving force behind young-onset dementia, where symptoms manifest before the age of 65. Conducted by scientists from the UK…
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WHO Monitors Global Spread of New Covid Variant JN.1
Date: Friday, 22 December 2023 14:58
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated a new sub-variant of the Omicron strain of Coronavirus, known as JN.1, as a "variant of interest" due to its rapid spread globally. Despite the variant's rapid spread,…
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Hospitals Face Tough Challenges This Winter
Date: Wednesday, 20 December 2023 15:19
England's ambulance services are sounding the alarm over critical delays in emergency care, putting patients at risk. Hospitals are overcrowded, A&E wait times extending and in particular for those arriving by ambulance. NHS data reveals…
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Blood Test Reveals the Pace of Organ Ageing
Date: Friday, 15 December 2023 09:36
Researchers at Stanford University have made an intriguing advancement in medical diagnostics with a new blood test that functions like an "MOT" for the human body. This test measures the ageing rate of 11 vital…
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A Surge in Cases: Winter Vomiting Virus, Norovirus on the Rise
Date: Friday, 08 December 2023 11:00
The Winter Vomiting Virus is making its presence known again in England, warn experts. NHS England reports a significant rise in hospitalisations for diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms, hitting approximately 350 people daily last week, compared…
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Health Trust in Devon Selected for Innovative Cancer Vaccine Trial
Date: Friday, 01 December 2023 13:16
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has revealed its selection to spearhead a groundbreaking trial centred around the development of a personalised cancer vaccine. The esteemed Torbay Hospital's research and development department will play…
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UK Approves Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Blood Disorders
Date: Friday, 24 November 2023 14:04
In a significant medical breakthrough, UK medical regulators have given the green light to a revolutionary gene therapy, marking a new era in the treatment of two serious blood disorders. Utilising the Nobel prize-winning gene-editing…
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Victoria Atkins has Now Replaced Steve Barclay
Date: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 11:04
Steve Barclay has now been replaced as being the Secretary of State for both health and social care. If you work as part of a nurse agency or if you are signed up with a…
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Trust are Now Listening to Sickle Cell Patients in an Attempt to Drive Improvement
Date: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 11:03
If you work in a nurse agency or if you are currently signed up with a nursing recruitment agency because you are seeking care jobs or a carers position then you will know what an…
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RCN Nursing Cadet Scheme has been Launched
Date: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 11:02
An RCN nursing cadet scheme has now been launched. If you work with a nurse agency or if you work with a nursing recruitment agency then you will know how important it is to make…
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The Government are Revisiting Plans to Let Agency Staff Cover for Strikes
Date: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 11:00
If you work with a nurse agency or if you work with a nursing recruitment agency because you are seeking carers jobs and care jobs then you will know how much of an impact strikes…
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