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NewsWhy was life expectancy declining in many English communities before COVID-19?
A substantial number of English communities experienced a decline in life expectancy from 2010–2019, Imperial College London researchers have found
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FODMAP foods but not gluten affects irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
New research suggests that gluten has no effect on symptoms experienced by patients with IBS, and FODMAPs have a modest effect
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Alzheimer’s disease and COVID-19 share a genetic risk factor
Evidence from a large data set of human genomes suggests a link between the antiviral OAS1 gene and Alzheimer’s disease
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GPs to get £250 million winter access fund for patient appointments
NHS England publishes blueprint for improved access to general practice through £250 million winter funding
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COVID-19 hub for primary care
The Guidelines team has produced this directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for primary care. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PHE and the NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies
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Many NHS organisations not prepared for winter: RCP member poll
RCP survey finds that 27% of doctors feel personally unprepared for winter, and nearly two-thirds report feeling tired or exhausted
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First COVID-19 lockdown delay ‘a serious error’: MPs
Decisions on lockdowns and social distancing during the early weeks of the pandemic ‘one of the most important public health failures the United Kingdom has ever experienced’
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Increased mortality rates in people with psychiatric conditions evident during pandemic
Research findings suggest that the pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing health inequalities in people living with mental health conditions
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NICE: inclisiran for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia
NICE has issued new guidance that recommends inclisiran as an option for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia
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Current COVID-19 pressures ‘as worrying as peak’: NHS staff poll
Eight in 10 NHS staff have reported that current pressures are as concerning now as they were during the peak of the pandemic
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NICE publishes draft guideline on improving care for people experiencing homelessness
The draft guideline highlights that more effort and targeted approaches are often needed to provide optimum care to people experiencing homelessness
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Diabetes UK predicts one in 10 adults will have diabetes by 2030
Without preventive action, one in 10 adults will have diabetes by the end of the decade, says Diabetes UK
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Expert recommendations on the diagnosis and management of long COVID
A group of clinicians, representing 14 specialties, has issued 35 consensus-based recommendations on the recognition, investigation, and management of long COVID
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New lymphoedema guidance from the BLS
The British Lymphology Society has published a position paper on lymphoedema and deep vein thrombosis, and a skin care fact sheet for people with lymphoedema
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EMA confirms risk of new blood disorder with Janssen COVID-19 vaccine
The Agency’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee recommends raising awareness of a possible link between the vaccine and VTE
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‘Red-flag’ cancer symptoms often not urgently referred
A patient’s likelihood of urgent referral varied depending on factors including what red flag feature they had, their age, and whether they had comorbidities
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NICE COVID-19 management
Summary of NICE guidance on the management of COVID-19 in children, young people, and adults in primary care settings
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Anti-inflammatory diet for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
In a new study, significant changes in erythrocyte sedimentation rate were observed in patients following a Mediterranean-like diet
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UK Health Security Agency launches nationwide, replaces Public Health England
The newly created public body will focus on health protection and security across the UK
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Ex-military chief to overhaul England’s NHS leadership
General Sir Gordon Messenger, former Vice Chief of Defence Staff, will begin the most far-reaching review in 40 years
