UK flu levels according to PHE statistics: 2018 to 2019 The latest Public Health England (PHE) report published at 2pm today, Thursday 21 February 2019, shows that seasonal flu continues to circulate across the UK.
GP consultations with flu-like illness and hospital admission rates have both decreased slightly from 23.1 per 100,000 to 21.1 per 100,000 and 6.86 per 100,000 to 5.97 per 100,000 respectively. Intensive care admission rates have also slightly decreased compared last week (0.49 per 100,000 compared to 0.55 per 100,000).
Friday 22 February 2019
PTSD affects 'one in 13 by age of 18'
PTSD affects 'one in 13 by age of 18' One in 13 young people in England and Wales experiences post-traumatic stress disorder by the age of 18, the first research of its kind suggests.
A study of more than 2,000 18-year-olds found nearly a third had experienced trauma in childhood.
And a quarter of these then developed PTSD, which can cause insomnia, flashbacks and feelings of isolation.
Researchers say, with many young people not receiving the support they need, the study should be a "wake-up call". BBC News
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A study of more than 2,000 18-year-olds found nearly a third had experienced trauma in childhood.
And a quarter of these then developed PTSD, which can cause insomnia, flashbacks and feelings of isolation.
Researchers say, with many young people not receiving the support they need, the study should be a "wake-up call". BBC News
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‘Paradigm shift’ in type 1 diabetes shows new drugs which could delay disease’s emergence
‘Paradigm shift’ in type 1 diabetes shows new drugs which could delay disease’s emergence Scientists may have been looking in the wrong place for a cure to type 1 diabetes after a new study claims to have found “a paradigm shift” in treatment.
Researchers have found the disease could be kept at bay in animals by clearing out defective insulin-producing cells.
Drug development has previously been focused on preserving these “beta cells” by preventing the immune system wiping them out, but US researchers say their findings turn this on its head. The Indpendent
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Researchers have found the disease could be kept at bay in animals by clearing out defective insulin-producing cells.
Drug development has previously been focused on preserving these “beta cells” by preventing the immune system wiping them out, but US researchers say their findings turn this on its head. The Indpendent
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- Targeted Elimination of Senescent Beta Cells Prevents Type 1 Diabetes (abstract) Cell Metabolism
I've seen countless deaths in my time nursing, but I'll never forget my first
I've seen countless deaths in my time nursing, but I'll never forget my first It’s a privilege to be with someone in their final moments, and how we treat those who are dying matters
Our teachers tried teaching us about death during nursing training, but it’s impossible to prepare for your first experience of it. You can learn about the theories, about the principles of pain and symptom control, but that’s only a small element of the real experience.
The first person I saw die was an elderly man who had no family able to visit him in hospital. I was a student nurse and knew I would see death in my career. I had no idea of the impact it would have on me, however. The Guardian
Our teachers tried teaching us about death during nursing training, but it’s impossible to prepare for your first experience of it. You can learn about the theories, about the principles of pain and symptom control, but that’s only a small element of the real experience.
The first person I saw die was an elderly man who had no family able to visit him in hospital. I was a student nurse and knew I would see death in my career. I had no idea of the impact it would have on me, however. The Guardian
NHS prescriptions price will rise 20p to £9 from April
NHS prescriptions price will rise 20p to £9 from April The cost of an NHS prescription will rise to £9 this year, the Government has announced.
Patients in England will, from April 1, have to pay an extra 20p to collect their medicines from a pharmacy.
Experts have scorned the price hike, which they say goes against the NHS's public plans and could lead to patients skimping on vital medications. The Daily Mail
Patients in England will, from April 1, have to pay an extra 20p to collect their medicines from a pharmacy.
Experts have scorned the price hike, which they say goes against the NHS's public plans and could lead to patients skimping on vital medications. The Daily Mail
Record number of operations aren't being rescheduled in time as one in 13 wait more than a MONTH
Record number of operations aren't being rescheduled in time as one in 13 wait more than a MONTH A record high number of patients are not having their operations rescheduled on time after they were cancelled at the last minute.
One in 13 patients in England did not have their operations rescheduled within the mandatory 28-day period after their surgery was cancelled on the day.
This figure, covering October, November and December, is an increase on the same period in the previous year and is the worst for 14 years.
Pressures on the NHS and a lack of beds have had a knock-on effect in hospitals across the country, experts warn. The Daily Mail
One in 13 patients in England did not have their operations rescheduled within the mandatory 28-day period after their surgery was cancelled on the day.
This figure, covering October, November and December, is an increase on the same period in the previous year and is the worst for 14 years.
Pressures on the NHS and a lack of beds have had a knock-on effect in hospitals across the country, experts warn. The Daily Mail
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