Breast Cancer in the British Army
Jacque Morrow, 43, a staff sergeant in the British Army based in Amesbury, was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2020 and had a mastectomy...
Vision
The Vision category brings together forward-looking perspectives, emerging research and thought-provoking insights across health and wellbeing. It highlights breakthroughs, explores complex conditions and examines the wider social and psychological factors that influence health. From innovative treatments and new diagnostic tools to broader conversations about prevention and quality of life, this category looks beyond the immediate to consider where healthcare and wellbeing are heading.
Covid-19: Pooled testing among recommendations to fix test, trace and isolate system
Covid-19: Pooled testing among recommendations to fix test, trace and isolate system: In a series of recommendations to fix the struggling Covid-19 test, trace and isolate system in...
WHO: Global tuberculosis progress at risk
WHO: Global tuberculosis progress at risk: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries were making steady progress in tackling tuberculosis (TB), with a 9% reduction...
Optimal age for senses to compensate blindness
A new study from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Bath has found the optimal age at which sense of touch and hearing...
Nations with highest Covid-19 death toll
England, Wales and Scotland nations had among the highest rate of deaths from all causes, including COVID-19, as a result of the first wave of...
RSM webinar: Inequalities in end-of-life care
Inequalities in end-of-life care: The magnifying effect of COVID-19: This is episode 4 of the Palliative care webinar series The human side of COVID-19: Reflections on...
New exhibition by Desmond Morris
A new exhibition at Beaux Arts gallery, in London presents works created during covid-19 lockdown by 92-year old Scientist and Zoologist Desmond Morris, author of...
NHS heading for cataracts crisis
The UK is facing a cataracts catastrophe as the Covid-19 lockdown heaps pressure on already overstretched surgeons able to perform the eye operations. A leading...
COVID-19 disrupting mental health services
COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey finds. World Mental Health Day on 10 October to highlight urgent need to increase investment in...
COVID-19: deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
High risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients with COVID-19: In a systematic review of the worldwide published data on "Venous thromboembolism (VTE)...
