This article was taken from: https://inews.co.uk/news/health/young-people-teenagers-mental-health-barriers/ By Paul Gallagher Teenagers and young people are facing “unacceptable barriers” in getting mental health support, a charity has warned. A survey of 2,700 people up to the age of 25 who had struggled with mental health issues found that less than 1 in 10 (9 per cent) felt it…
This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/26/patients-not-told-doctors-big-pharma-conflicts-interest-new/ By Henry Bodkin Hospitals are failing to inform patients when doctors responsible for choosing their drugs have received thousands of pounds from pharmaceutical companies, a new study reveals. A survey in the British Medical Journal shows just six per cent of NHS trusts publish their register of gifts and hospitality online and…
This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/biometric-wristbands-could-help-those-with-autism-11302172 By Frazer Maude, Sky News Reporter If a person’s triggers can be identified and avoided, it could mean less stress and fewer serious episodes, researchers say. A biometric wristband designed to predict epileptic seizures may soon be helping people with severe autism. David Adamson, a resident at Raby Hall in the…
This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/25/gp-training-outdated-needs-teach-young-doctors-nutrition-experts/ By Telegraph Reporters GPs’ training is ‘outdated’ and needs to teach young doctors about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating, experts have claimed. Family doctors, medical students and researchers accused medical schools of failing to give practical, relevant training to address medical problems linked to lifestyle and diet, such as…
This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/thousands-of-new-midwives-to-be-announced-11303509 By Sky News The Royal College of Midwives has welcomed the move but warns that it will take years to “transform” maternity services. Three thousand extra midwives are to be trained over the next four years in the largest-ever increase of maternity staff in England. The plans will be announced…