How to Give an Epipen
This video shows how to recognise a severe allergic reaction and how to correctly use an adrenaline auto-injector (EpiPen). It explains how to position the...
NICE guidelines will delay AF diagnosis
NICE guidelines will delay AF diagnosis: AF Association welcomes the new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline for atrial fibrillation (AF), the...
Tarantula venom treatment for type 2 diabetes
Tarantula venom could provide new treatment avenue for type 2 diabetes: Research presented at DUKPC 2021 reveals molecules found in tarantula venom could offer promising...
Research opportunity for Front-line health professionals
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) and the Dunhill Medical Trust (DMT) are inviting front-line health professionals to apply for a Doctoral Training Fellowship to undertake...
Anaphylactic reactions, lessons learned
A fifth of all fatal reactions occur while at school: This rise in serious anaphylactic reactions is a huge issue for schools, as they are...
Mental health inequalities in Covid-19 first wave
Mental health inequalities: The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic saw more people suffer mental health problems in the UK – according to new research...
Accurate student COVID-19 testing
Accurate student COVID-19 testing: University of Cambridge and Excalibur Healthcare Services form partnership to deliver comprehensive and highly accurate student COVID-19 testing. Excalibur Healthcare Services...
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors: Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction. Reactions usually begin within minutes and progress rapidly, however, they can occur up to...
Loneliness in men linked to cancer risk
Loneliness in men linked to cancer risk: A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with...
Eye inflammation reportedly linked to Covid-19
The London Ophthalmology Centre reports an increase in people with inflammation, blepharitis and eye pain. The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC) reports an increase in numbers of...
