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NewsIncreased 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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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
