Parkinson’s disease: ‘Smartwatch’ tracker monitors patients at home
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Parkinson’s disease: ‘Smartwatch’ tracker monitors patients at home

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-49075253 By Johanna Carr BBC News Online A smartwatch-style device that tracks patient’s movements has been hailed as “the future of Parkinson’s care.” The personal Kinetigraph (PKG) monitors tremors and other symptoms, potentially enabling doctors to spot problems remotely. Patients with the degenerative condition are supposed to get half-yearly check-ups…

Is paying people to get fit the future of the NHS?
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Is paying people to get fit the future of the NHS?

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This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/paying-people-get-fit-future-nhs/ By  Debbi Marco  Incentivisation is nothing new – but could it be used on a wider basis to point people in the right direction? Research out last week showed that financial incentives were successful in helping people quit smoking. Now there’s talk of applying this to the national obesity…

Game-changing implant could prevent HIV transmission for up to a year
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Game-changing implant could prevent HIV transmission for up to a year

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/game-changing-implant-could-prevent-hiv-transmission-year/ By Anne Gulland, global health security correspondent Researchers have unveiled the results of the first ever human trial of what could be a game-changing HIV prevention tool. At this week’s International Aids Society conference in Mexico City researchers presented the preliminary results of a trial of a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) implant that could prevent…

£20 million funding to help 10,000 young people into NHS careers
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£20 million funding to help 10,000 young people into NHS careers

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This article was taken from: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/20-million-funding-to-help-10-000-young-people-into-nhs-careers By Department of Health and Social Care The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced £20 million funding to prepare more young people for an entry-level job or apprenticeship in the NHS. The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced £20 million funding to support 10,000 young people from…

Gut bacteria may have motor neurone disease role
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Gut bacteria may have motor neurone disease role

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This article was taken from: By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent, BBC News Gut bacteria may be playing a role in motor neurone disease, according to early studies in animals and people. Experiments show some species of bacteria – and the chemicals they make – change the pace of the disease. The team at the…