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New blood surveillance project unveiled as experts warn of tropical diseases

A new blood surveillance project has been unveiled to monitor blood donations for tropical diseases that are at risk of surfacing in the UK as a result of climate change.

Exploring the latest research into diabetes

The latest studies from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) annual meeting, rounded up by Mark Greener

Wes Streeting launches review of the NHS physician associate role

The Government’s order comes amid growing alarm in the medical profession about patient safety

More than 760,000 women on gynaecology waiting lists, finds report

With the UK facing a gynaecology care crisis, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists are calling for sustained funding to address the systemic issues driving waiting lists

Trichomoniasis: A guide for primary care nurses

Margaret Perry looks at what nurses need to know about this common sexually transmitted infection

British Bangladeshi men have the highest rates of lung cancer, finds study

Diagnosis in the most deprived areas of England was twice the rate in affluent regions, with researchers calling for ‘wider action on health inequalities’

Legalising assisted dying could come at the ‘expense of’ other NHS services, warns Health Secretary

Wes Streeting has commissioned a study into the costs, but has faced a backlash from fellow Labour parliamentarians over his stance

Prevention and management of diabetic foot problems

Linda Nazarko looks at these common and painful complications experienced by diabetic patients

A welcome move to tackle menopause education

A new survey by the British Menopause Society (BMS) has revealed that there is an underlying gap in the knowledge of newly qualified healthcare professionals around the transition to menopause.

NHS to offer ‘game-changer’ daily pill to help thousands quit smoking

Officials estimate it could help more than 85,000 people give up smoking over the next five years, and prevent up to 9,500 smoking-related deaths

Underperforming NHS hospitals to be revealed in league tables, says Wes Streeting

NHS England will carry out a ‘no holds barred’ review of trusts to ensure there are ‘no more rewards for failure’

Government faces ‘perfect storm’ of nursing staff shortages, says RCN

New data has shown that UK-educated nurses are leaving the profession early at rapid rates, without enough necessary replacements to fill their vacant roles.

Health leaders warn of impending ‘break down’ in social care, despite £600 million funding boost

Nurses and health leaders are raising concern over an underfunded social care sector, despite new funding being announced in the budget.

NICE advises HRT as first-line menopause treatment

UK’s health watchdog said it was the go-to remedy for hot flushes and night sweats, with CBT a suitable add-on therapy

Three UK patients receive ‘groundbreaking’ lupus treatment

The new treatment helps to fight the autoimmune condition, and could end the need for lifelong medication

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