Malaria experts fear disease's resurgence

Malaria experts fear disease's resurgence For the first time in 10 years, global malaria cases are no longer falling, and experts are worried. BBC News - Health
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• War on malaria: on the brink of a breakthrough? The Telegraph
• Commonwealth leaders pledge to renew fight against malaria The Telegraph

Self care apps help patients come off diabetes medication

Self care apps help patients come off diabetes medication Self-care smartphone apps can bring 'significant improvements' in diabetes management and education, a trial across 18 London GP practices has found. GP Online

NHS ransomware attack response criticised

NHS ransomware attack response criticised The government and NHS bodies have been criticised by MPs for failing to implement measures to improve cyber-security nearly a year after a major ransomware attack on the service.

Twenty-two recommendations were made after the WannaCry attack led to nearly 20,000 cancelled hospital appointments.

The Public Accounts Committee said it was "alarming" these measures had still not been introduced. BBC News - Health
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• NHS progress on cyber security 'alarming' following hack attach, say MPs The Pulse

Organisations “taking measures” to prevent violence against staff, says NHS Employers

Organisations “taking measures” to prevent violence against staff, says NHS Employers Responding to media reports on the increase of violence against hospital staff, Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers, said organisations were “taking measures” to prevent violence against staff. NHS Employers

KGH launches ‘Care at Home’ initiative

KGH launches ‘Care at Home’ initiative Kettering General Hospital has launched an alternative way of caring for some clinically stable hospital patients.

The KGH Care at Home initiative was launched at the beginning of February and has already helped 59 patients to be supported outside of hospital.

KGH’s aim is to look after 28 patients at any one time in their own home (or care home) each month with specialist medical and therapy provided by a company called Healthcare at Home, which specialises in supporting hospitals across the country. Northamptonshire Telegraph

Half-hour treatment for swollen prostate condition that affects one-in-three men over 50 arrives at Northampton ... - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

Half-hour treatment for swollen prostate condition that affects one-in-three men over 50 arrives at Northampton General Hospital Men can now benefit from a new treatment for swollen prostates at Northampton General Hospital without major surgery or a lengthy stay on the ward.


The procedure uses implants to reposition and move tissue rather than removing it, saving time for patients and the NHS. Northampton Chronicle and Echo