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Achieving sugar reduction targets could save £286m
According to new research published in The BMJ, hitting the government’s sugar reduction targets could save the NHS millions while improving child obesity rates Reducing keep reading
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Late pregnancy scans could lessen risks and save NHS money
As reported by the Shropshire Star, scanning pregnant women at 36 weeks could help identify breech babies early and cut down risks – as well keep reading
Health & Patient Care
People under 40 with type 2 diabetes face excess risk of CVD
People under 40 who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease People under the age of 40 diagnosed keep reading
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Abortion services in England must be more consistent, NICE says
As reported by the BBC, NICE has stated that abortion services in England must be more consistent The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Private patients receive greater access to medical cannabis than NHS patients
As reported by The Guardian, private medical patients are enjoying much better access to medical cannabis while NHS patients struggle NHS restrictions mean that private keep reading
Health Tech
NHS App evaluation reveals users’ opinions
An evaluation of the NHS App during its pilot phase has revealed how users feel about it As reported by Digital Health, a new evaluation keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Men account for 92% of all workplace deaths
The 10-16 of June marks Men’s Health Week; now, more than ever, it’s apparent that men’s health – both physically and mentally – should be keep reading
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GPs will be required to use NHS app
As reported by the HSJ, the NHS’s chief digital officer has confirmed that GPs across the country will be required to use the NHS app keep reading
Health & Patient Care
‘No room for complacency’ in addressing age discrimination in breast cancer care
A new report has found that there are serious age inequalities in breast cancer care and treatment, and has explored the reasons In its latest keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Routine HPV vaccine linked to reduction in cervical disease
Routine HPV vaccinations have been linked to a dramatic reduction in cervical disease among young women Routine vaccination of girls aged 12 or 13 years keep reading