Our disappearing NHS community nurses – the huge fall in staff caring for our most vulnerable
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Our disappearing NHS community nurses – the huge fall in staff caring for our most vulnerable

ByMatthew Betteridge

This artcile was taken from:  https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/disappearing-nhs-community-nurses-huge-14299639 By David Ottewell Exclusive figures have revealed a steep drop in the number of community nurses The number of NHS community health nurses has been cut by more than 600 in the North-east since the Conservatives came to power. There were 3,011 full-time equivalent community nursing roles in the region…

NHS winter data shows 150,000 waited half an hour outside A&E
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NHS winter data shows 150,000 waited half an hour outside A&E

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/feb/15/nhs-winter-data-wait-ambulances-a-and-e By Sarah Marsh and Pamela Duncan Hospitals struggling to keep to 15-minute wait limit for emergency department patients Almost 150,000 patients in England have waited more than 30 minutes before being admitted to A&E this winter, according to NHS figures. Data from the end of November to 11 February showed the number of people…

Processed food, sugary cereals and sliced bread may contribute to cancer risk, study claims
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Processed food, sugary cereals and sliced bread may contribute to cancer risk, study claims

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/cancer-risk-processed-food-sugar-cereals-sliced-bread-factors-study-a8211506.html By Alex Matthews-King  Ten per cent increase in ultra-processed food intake was associated with a 12 per cent increased risk of overall cancer “Ultra-processed” foods including sugary breakfast cereals, chicken nuggets, pizza and pre-sliced bread may increase the risk of cancer, a study has claimed. Fast foods and ready meals amount for 50 per cent of the average person’s diet…

Alzheimer’s drug reduces psychosis symptoms without side effects
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Alzheimer’s drug reduces psychosis symptoms without side effects

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/alzheimers-drug-reduces-psychosis-symptoms-without-side-effects-11249735 By: Sky news Researchers say the antipsychotic alleviates some of the most “terrifying” symptoms of the condition. A new drug has been found to relieve some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Pimavanserin is an antipsychotic which alleviates symptoms such as paranoia or delusions and works by blocking a…

Organ donations rising across the UK

Organ donations rising across the UK

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43060382 By Ian WestbrookHealth reporter, BBC News A record 170 organ donations took place across the UK in January, resulting in more than 400 life-saving transplants. The rise in numbers comes as the NHS is running a public consultation into whether England should follow Wales and introduce an opt-out donation scheme. The…