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NEWS: DIY cervical cancer tests proposed
As reported by BBC News. researchers say self-testing kits could lead to one million more women being screened for cervical cancer The team at King’s College London keep reading
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NEWS: Women urged to attend cervical screenings
As reported by NHS England, NHS calls on women under 50 to book their cervical screening appointments, highlighting the importance of these tests in preventing cervical cancer keep reading
Recruit and Retain
Confronting biases: Women in the NHS
In the bustling corridors of the NHS, where healthcare professionals work tirelessly to serve their communities, a silent struggle often goes unnoticed. Women, particularly those keep reading
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NEWS: Wealthier young women smoking more
As reported by BBC News. a University College London study shows an alarming rise in smoking rates among middle-class women under 45, prompting calls for targeted keep reading
Management
A checklist for maternity leave
Prepare for maternity leave with the BMA’s checklist of what you need to do and who you need to contact at work, outside work, and after keep reading
Management
Creating a gender inclusive workplace
Despite efforts to create more inclusive workplaces, outcomes for women throughout the pandemic show there is still a sizeable gap This is an edited version keep reading
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Nadine Dorries says women should stand up to doctors
As reported by BBC news, health minister Nadine Dorries wants women to feel they can demand different treatment, if they are unhappy with how medical keep reading
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BMA launches investigation into sexism allegations
The British Medical Association has stated that it will launch an investigation into allegations of sexist behaviour and sexual harassment following complaints from female committee keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Long-term use of hormone therapy linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s
According to new research, the long-term use of oral hormone therapy can be linked to a slightly-increased risk of Alzheimer’s Long term use of oral keep reading
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Long working hours linked to heightened depression risk in women
According to research from The BMJ, long working hours has different impacts on men and women, with a heightened risk of depression showing in women keep reading