Don’t dismiss tech solutions to mental health problems
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Don’t dismiss tech solutions to mental health problems

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/11/dont-dismiss-tech-solutions-to-mental-health-problems By Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman There is a desperate shortage of skilled clinicians to treat mental health disorders. Our study shows how virtual reality could fill the gap The words “mental health” and “crisis” now appear to be yoked together. About a quarter of us will suffer from a clinical psychological disorder over…

Rare sex disease Mycoplasma genitalium could become super-bug, doctors warn
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Rare sex disease Mycoplasma genitalium could become super-bug, doctors warn

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/rare-sex-disease-mycoplasma-genitalium-could-become-superbug-doctors-warn-a3884291.html By Alexandra Richards Doctors have issued a new warning about a rare sex disease which could be the next superbug if not treated properly. Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) presents similar symptoms to chlamydia and is more resistant to antibiotics. It can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and ultimately infertility in women if left untreated,…

Deadly prostate cancer type may be far more common than thought
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Deadly prostate cancer type may be far more common than thought

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: http://home.bt.com/news/science-news/deadly-prostate-cancer-type-may-be-far-more-common-than-thought-11364282743120 By BT News The t-SCNC subtype could account for 17% of treatment-resistant prostate cancers, research has shown A highly deadly form of aggressive prostate cancer may be far more common than was previously thought, research suggests. Scientists who studied 160 men whose cancers had spread and were resistant to standard…

Air pollution linked to spikes in hospital and GP visits
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Air pollution linked to spikes in hospital and GP visits

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/10/air-pollution-linked-to-spikes-in-hospital-and-gp-visits By Matthew Taylor environment correspondent Study shows poor air quality leads to health problems and ‘should serve as a warning’ Air pollution leads to spikes in health problems and drives up hospital admissions and visits to the GP, according to a new study. The report proves an “absolutely clear” link between poor air…

NHS England clears specialised treatments for NHS use
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NHS England clears specialised treatments for NHS use

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: http://www.pharmatimes.com/news/nhs_england_clears_specialised_treatments_for_nhs_use_1243576 By Selina McKee NHS England has approved routine funding for a stream of new specialised treatments, including stroke-reducing heart implants and a life changing surgical procedure for children with cerebral palsy. It says hundreds of patients each year will benefit from a procedure called left atrial appendage occlusion, which cuts…