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NewsExpert 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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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
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Study suggests coadministration of COVID-19 and flu jabs is safe
ComFluCOV study suggests that giving COVID-19 and flu jabs at the same time is free from harm
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NHS England’s next COVID-19 recovery steps
NHS England has announced its latest measures to help hospitals tackle the COVID-19 backlog
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40 new community diagnostic centres to open in England
The new centres will offer earlier diagnostic tests to benefit millions of patients closer to home
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Concern about new recommendations to relax COVID-19 prevention measures
Plans to discontinue enhanced cleaning in low-risk areas have been criticised by experts in infection prevention and control
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Government publishes policy proposal on mandatory vaccine certification
The proposal for compulsory COVID-status certification in certain settings is a contingency measure in the Government’s Autumn and Winter Plan
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Largest trial of amoxicillin for treating chest infections in children finds little effect
Amoxicillin for uncomplicated chest infections in children is unlikely to be clinically effective, a new study finds
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BSG joint statement: COVID-19 booster vaccination and liver disease
The BSG has published a joint statement covering advice on COVID-19 booster vaccination for people with liver disease
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People in most deprived areas nearly twice as likely to wait over a year for treatment
Hospital treatment waiting lists have increased by more than half in the most deprived areas of England, according to data analysis
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COVID-19 antibodies are present in breast milk for up to 10 months after infection
Antibodies present in breast milk following infection with SARS-CoV-2 could play a key role in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19
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Scotland launches cancer care strategy for children and young people
The Scottish Government has introduced a 5-year strategy for delivering top-class cancer care for children and young people
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More than 6 million diabetes tests missed during the pandemic
According to the EASD, more than 6.6 million diabetes tests were missed nationally over a 6-month period in 2020
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COVID-19 hospitalisation ‘80% more likely for smokers’
A University of Oxford-led study analyses observational and genetic data on smoking and COVID-19
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Difficulties in accessing cystic fibrosis medications
A survey of healthcare professionals and patients with cystic fibrosis reveals problems in prescribing and accessing medications
