Heart disease drug found to preserve kidney function, particularly in diabetes
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Heart disease drug found to preserve kidney function, particularly in diabetes

ByMatthew Betteridge

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…

Rise in attacks on NHS workers blamed on lack of staff and delays
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Rise in attacks on NHS workers blamed on lack of staff and delays

ByMatthew Betteridge

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…

Genes behind deadly heart condition found, scientists say
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Genes behind deadly heart condition found, scientists say

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43727026 By By Alex TherrienHealth reporter, BBC News Scientists say they have identified genes that cause a deadly heart condition that can only be cured by transplants of the heart or lungs. Pulmonary arterial hypertension kills 50% of those affected within five years, but little was known about what caused the condition…

Student nurses face financial hardship over loan error, says nursing body
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Student nurses face financial hardship over loan error, says nursing body

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/16/nurses-facing-financial-hardship-over-student-loan-company-error-rcn By Patrick Greenfield Student Loan Company halts or cuts funding for 800 in England and Wales after overpayments Hundreds of student nurses whose loans and grants have been cut off or reduced because of administrative errors are facing financial hardship and in some cases may not be able to continue their…

How to spot the early signs of Parkinson’s Disease

How to spot the early signs of Parkinson’s Disease

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/health/early-signs-of-parkinsons-disease-symptoms-a3811346.html By LAURA HAMPSON How to spot the early signs of Parkinson’s Disease In the UK, one in every 500 people are affected by Parkinson’s disease. While the cause of Parkinson’s is not yet known, it is a progressive and chronic neurological disease that typically affects those aged over 55 and is caused by…