Two-thirds of NHS healthcare assistants doing nurses’ duties, union finds
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Two-thirds of NHS healthcare assistants doing nurses’ duties, union finds

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/18/two-thirds-of-nhs-healthcare-assistants-doing-nurses-duties-union-finds By Denis Campbell Unison survey finds HCAs give out medication, dress wounds and take blood pressures Almost two-thirds of healthcare assistants (HCAs) are performing roles usually undertaken by nurses, such as giving patients drugs and dressing their wounds, in the latest illustration of the NHS’s staffing crisis. The apparently growing trend…

Heart disease drug found to preserve kidney function, particularly in diabetes
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Heart disease drug found to preserve kidney function, particularly in diabetes

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2018/apr/heart-disease-drug-found-to-preserve-kidney-function,-particularly-in-diabetes-99435691.html By Jack Woodfield A heart drug has been found to help reduce kidney disease in those with heart failure, especially benefitting those with diabetes. Entresto is available in Europe as a treatment for adults with heart failure, a known complication to affect people with diabetes. Kidney disease, meanwhile, is believed to affect one…

Survey finds an ‘over-reliance’ on medication to treat ADHD

Survey finds an ‘over-reliance’ on medication to treat ADHD

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-43781070 By BBC News Families of children with ADHD are warning that too often medication is the only option they are offered to manage the condition. A survey of parents across Scotland found evidence of delays in diagnosing ADHD and inadequate support afterwards. The Scottish ADHD Coalition also uncovered concerns…

Rise in attacks on NHS workers blamed on lack of staff and delays
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Rise in attacks on NHS workers blamed on lack of staff and delays

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/17/rise-in-attacks-on-nhs-workers-blamed-on-lack-of-staff-money-and-delays By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Hospital trusts in England reported 56,500 assaults in 2016-2017, up 10% on year before Growing numbers of NHS personnel in England have been the victim of a violent attack at work, with understaffing and delays in patients accessing services being blamed for the rise. Figures supplied by hospital…

Genes behind deadly heart condition found, scientists say
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Genes behind deadly heart condition found, scientists say

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43727026 By By Alex TherrienHealth reporter, BBC News Scientists say they have identified genes that cause a deadly heart condition that can only be cured by transplants of the heart or lungs. Pulmonary arterial hypertension kills 50% of those affected within five years, but little was known about what caused the condition…