NHS opens clinic to help child addicts of computer games
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NHS opens clinic to help child addicts of computer games

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/oct/08/nhs-opens-clinic-to-help-child-addicts-of-computer-games By Denis Campbell Health policy editor GPs will be able to refer young people, after ‘gaming disorder’ defined as a health problem The NHS is opening the country’s first specialist clinic to treat children and young adults who are addicted to playing computer games such as Fortnite, Candy Crush and Call…

New NHS app will mean pregnant women can have blood pressure to be checks at home
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New NHS app will mean pregnant women can have blood pressure to be checks at home

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This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/10/06/new-nhs-app-will-mean-pregnant-women-can-have-blood-pressure/ By Laura Donnelly, health editor Pregnant women will be offered a new NHS app, allowing those with high blood pressure to be monitored remotely, preventing thousands of visits to hospital. All expectant mothers will be given access to a new digital record, so they can view test results, monitor their…

Mental healthcare hit by ‘alarming’ shortage of psychiatrists
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Mental healthcare hit by ‘alarming’ shortage of psychiatrists

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/oct/07/mental-healthcare-hit-by-alarming-shortage-of-psychiatrists By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Report finds one in 10 UK posts unfilled with young people and mothers worst affected A UK-wide shortage of psychiatrists is forcing children with eating disorders and other troubled young people to wait longer for NHS care, it has been claimed. About one in 10 consultant…

NHS preparing for ‘worst case scenario’ ahead of possible no-deal Brexit
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NHS preparing for ‘worst case scenario’ ahead of possible no-deal Brexit

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This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/nhs-preparing-for-worst-case-scenario-ahead-of-possible-no-deal-brexit-11825654 By Ashish Joshi News correspondent An extra two months of product lines are being stored in a warehouse in Wales in case the UK cannot secure a deal with Brussels. NHS trusts across the country are continuing to plan for a no-deal Brexit, with many expressing concerns at the…

Breast cancer: Call for genetic screening for all
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Breast cancer: Call for genetic screening for all

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this article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49897869 By BBC Health News Offering every woman diagnosed with breast cancer genetic screening would save hundreds of lives each year, a study suggests. Currently, only those with risk factors such as a close family history of breast cancer are offered the check. Researchers say screening everyone would enable women…