This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43742029 By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Being a patient is a “full-time job”, say researchers, because more people are likely to have multiple conditions. The Academy of Medical Sciences said doctors were seeing a clustering of different physical and mental health conditions in a single patient never previously seen together before. It means…
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…
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…
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…
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…