Vascular Category

Focusing on issues relating to the human blood supply and vascular system.

Women with aortic aneurysms do worse than men

Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update
Large proportion of NHS workers may have …
A large proportion of UK healthcare workers may already have been infected with Covid-19, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia in collaboration with University College …
Ageing, Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update
BGS responds to reports of a withdrawal …
The British Geriatrics Society was alarmed to learn that there has been a U turn in Government policy regarding the provision of rehabilitation services for people affected by the COVID-19 …
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update
Covid-19: Not all patients develop protective antibodies
A laboratory test that has now been developed by a study group from MedUni Vienna is able to determine whether COVID-19 patients develop protective antibodies after having the disease. The …
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Paediatrics
Children’s eczema rates rise due to frequent …
Over half of British children are suffering with skin problems due to frequent handwashing and eczema rates are on the rise. With the increased need for handwashing since the coronavirus …
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, NHS
Community services proved essential in pandemic response
Community healthcare services have been critical in preventing hospitals from becoming overwhelmed during the coronavirus pandemic and in allowing people to receive the care they need closer to and within …