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Consensus statement on monkeypox published
As cases rise, the UK’s public health agencies have published a consensus statement about preventing and treating monkeypox
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World No Tobacco Day 2022—poisoning our planet
Taking place on 31 May, the focus of World No Tobacco Day this year is on the environmental impact of the tobacco industry
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Four more monkeypox cases in UK bring total to seven
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced a further four cases of monkeypox in the UK
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GPs only refer one in 33 people eligible for weight-management programmes
Eligible young White men are the least likely to be referred for weight-management programmes, researchers have found
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NHS guideline
Responding to domestic abuse guideline
Covering information for practitioners on identifying and responding to potential domestic violence and abuse victims
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GMC tackles bullying and sexual harassment for doctors
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a 12-week consultation on the draft new content of Good medical practice
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Only one in four feel fully recovered following COVID-19 hospitalisation
Being female, obese, and having had mechanical ventilation in hospital are all associated with being less likely to feel fully recovered 1 year after COVID-19 hospitalisation
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Modern slavery ban on NHS supplies set to become law
MPs continue to debate an amendment to the Health and Care Bill that would help prevent goods and services associated with modern slavery and human trafficking from entering the supply chain
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Safety study on risks of using pregabalin during pregnancy
A new study has suggested pregabalin may slightly increase the risk of major congenital malformations if used in pregnancy
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UKHSA advises GP practices to end physical distancing measures
The UK Health Security Agency has updated its infection prevention and control guidance, suggesting a return to ‘pre-pandemic physical distancing in all areas’
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
UKHSA staff with symptoms of a respiratory infection guideline
Covering the management of healthcare staff with symptoms of a respiratory infection, including COVID-19 and positive COVID-19 test results
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People encouraged to keep waist measurement to less than half of height
Updated NICE draft guideline encourages adults with a BMI below 35 kg/m² to measure their own waist-to-height ratio
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NICE guideline
NICE care for people experiencing homelessness guideline
Covering ways to improve access to, and engagement with, health and social care services for people experiencing homelessness
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NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme cuts chances of type 2 diabetes for thousands
New research shows that the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme has saved thousands of people from the consequences of type 2 diabetes
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
NHS point-of-care testing guideline
Covering NHS guidance on providing point-of-care testing services in community pharmacy, including equipment selection, service delivery, and governance
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NICE publishes quality standard on FASD
The new quality standard highlights areas for improvement on the diagnosis, assessment, and prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
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Digital health recommendations to tackle future pandemics published
A consensus statement has been published that aims to support public health to overcome future pandemics more effectively
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EMA assumes responsibility for preventing medicine shortages in Europe
The EMA will also coordinate the responses of EU and EEA countries to shortages of vital medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics in crisis situations
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New PPE website launched
A new online system has launched for ongoing provision of free personal protective equipment to frontline health and care staff
