Vital to identify factors behind COVID-19 deaths
Responding to the review into factors impacting health outcomes from COVID-19, Dr Layla McCay, director at the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare...
COVID-19
The COVID-19 category provides evidence-informed insight into the ongoing pandemic and its impacts on health, society and healthcare systems. It covers research updates, long-term effects, vaccines and policy discussions, helping readers understand developments and implications as the landscape continues to evolve.
APPG RT responds to NHS England’s comments
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Radiotherapy APPG RT responds to NHS England's comments at the Health and Social Care Committee. The All-Party Parliamentary Group for...
Covid-19: Stroke clot buster drugs
Stroke clot buster drugs could be harnessed to tackle COVID-19. A drug commonly used to treat patients suffering from strokes could be repurposed to treat...
Why are antibody tests so unreliable?
A reliable antibody test, showing that someone has already been exposed to Covid 19 and has developed antibodies which suggest immunity, could be a ‘game...
Covid-19: Being a midwife is a privilege
As the world celebrates the work of midwives - and as the University of Bradford sends 40 of its student midwives into practice during the...
Expanding our ability to test, test, test
At the moment, people who are suspected of having Covid 19 undergo a swab PCR test which looks for genetic particles of the virus in...
Home testing to track infection levels in community
Imperial College London is to lead a major programme of testing for COVID-19 to track the progress of the infection across the UK. The programme...
Covid-19: Supporting informal carers
The Covid-19 pandemic means informal carers need additional support now more than ever, according to UEA expert Dr Morag Farquhar. There are an estimated eight...
Overeating and alcohol in lockdown
Life in lockdown is having a significant impact on our health. Recognising the triggers for over-eating or increased alcohol intake during the pandemic; experts look...
Women still being overlooked on PPE
A survey of Prospect members has shown that women are still being overlooked when it comes to appropriate PPE. Size and fit are extremely important...
