This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44823286 By Laurel IvesBBC Health Although many of us are enjoying the balmy temperatures of this year’s heatwave, unfortunately for some, biting insects are flourishing too. Calls to the NHS helpline 111 about insect bites are almost double the rate they normally are at this time of year. And senior doctors are…
This article was taken from: https://www.standard.co.uk/futurelondon/health/what-tech-is-already-doing-for-our-healthcare-a3885911.html By Evening Standard news Here are the ways in which tech can – and is – making a difference There are many ways in which tech can benefit – and is already benefiting – healthcare in the UK. Below, we explore the relationship between the two. But to begin, let…
This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/09/sex-addiction-could-treated-nhs-afterworld-health-organization/ By Henry Bodkin Sex addicts may be given treatment on the NHS after global health chiefs formally recognised the addiction as a mental health condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said people who suffer from the disorder for at least six months and experience substantial distress should be entitled to medical…
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…
This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/08/nhs-birthday-present-will-make-lost-ground-bosses-say/ By Henry Bodkin The £20 billion annual NHS windfall promised by Theresa May is only enough to make up “lost ground”, rather than significantly improve healthcare, hospital managers have said. A new report predicts that the vast majority of the 70th anniversary “birthday present” will go towards repairing dilapidated hospitals and recovering basic waiting…