Patient seriously ill with new fungal infection at Glasgow superhospital
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Patient seriously ill with new fungal infection at Glasgow superhospital

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-47020018 By BBC Health news A patient at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is seriously ill after contracting a fungal infection. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said the patient was one of two affected by the infection, related to mucor mould. It follows the death of a 10-year-old boy who contracted the…

Genes linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs found in Arctic
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Genes linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs found in Arctic

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/28/genes-linked-to-antibiotic-resistant-superbugs-found-in-arctic By Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent Discovery of genes, possibly carried by birds or humans, shows rapid spread of crisis Genes associated with antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been discovered in the high Arctic, one of the most remote places on earth, showing the rapid spread and global nature of the resistance problem. The genes were…

NHS to offer paid-for DNA tests if patients share data
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NHS to offer paid-for DNA tests if patients share data

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47013914 By BBC Health news People in England will be able to pay the NHS to sequence their genes on condition they share their data. Those taking part in the planned scheme will be given a health report which can predict the risk of developing conditions like cancer or Alzheimer’s. Health…

More ‘social prescribers’ to ease pressure on GPs
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More ‘social prescribers’ to ease pressure on GPs

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46999922 By BBC Health News The number of workers trained to prescribe social activities, like exercise groups and art classes, to GP patients who don’t need pills, is set to rise, under NHS England plans. The aim is that “link workers” will support GPs and reduce their workload. A link…

Trouble getting to sleep? You just need to get into the swing of it
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Trouble getting to sleep? You just need to get into the swing of it

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jan/24/trouble-getting-sleep-need-get-into-swing-rocking-scientists?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_b-gdnnews&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1548407389 By Nicola Davis Gentle rocking helps people to nod off and improves memory, say scientists If you have trouble getting to sleep, it might be worth investing in a hammock: scientists say a gentle rocking motion not only helps people to fall asleep more rapidly but also improves the quality of…