Technology research top priority for cancer nurses

Oncology nurses have identified the use of technology to manage cancer symptoms at home as an area that should be the focus of future research.

Breast cancer risk reduced by Mediterranean diet

The risk of contracting one of the worst types of breast cancer is reduced by 40 per cent by following a Mediterranean diet.

Attendances for child sleep disorders triple

Analysis has revealed that hospital attendances in England for children under 14 with sleep disorders have tripled in 10 years.

Chancellor urged to increase health spending

The BMA has written to the Chancellor urging him to match UK spending on health to the average for Europe’s leading economies.

NHS England launches new midwifery supervision model

NHS England has outlined a new model of midwifery supervision, aimed at benefiting midwives, maternity services and women in labour, with the full model set to be published on the 1 April.

CQC raises concern over online drugs providers

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned people to be think twice before buying medications online, after an investigation found ‘widespread failings’ at some providers.

New figures from a report conducted by Cancer Research UK has revealed that at least 79 million ready meals and 22 million fast-food and takeaway meals are eaten weekly by adults in the UK.

Clinician-led research vital to improving patients care, HEE highlights

Health Education England (HEE) has outlined results of a national survey conducted in partnership with the Nursing Times and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) showing 98 per cent of nurses surveyed believe that nurse-led research is important to furthering best practice among the profession.

Artificial embryos created in UoC study

A study conducted by the University of Cambridge team has created ‘artificial embryos’ using stem cells from mice.

Access to more cancer drugs after price drop

Patients will have routine access to more cancer drugs as companies have dropped their prices as part of the reformed CDF process.

Speak to dying patients about spiritual beliefs

NICE has published new guidance encouraging healthcare staff to discuss religious or spiritual beliefs with patients in their final days.

Government NHS funding claims untrue

The government must ‘shoulder responsibility for the consequences’ of the dwindling funding given to the NHS, says Brent.

Link between abnormal sleep and obesity

A new study has found that abnormal sleeping patterns can increase the risk of being overweight for those genetically predisposed to obesity.

Winter pressures result of sicker patients

Sicker patients with more complex conditions are the main reason for worsening performance in A&E departments, a report says.

UH Bristol sees CQC rating jump to ‘Outstanding’

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust has been praised by the CQC for drastically turning around its service.

NHS standing on ‘burning platform’, warns CQC chief

The CQC review of acute and specialist hospital trust inspections has heeded a warning that ‘the NHS now stands on a burning platform’.

Pregnant women HG not told of treatments

The majority of women experiencing extreme sickness in pregnancy are not given enough information about it, a charity claims.

Scottish hospitals food spend questioned

Figures show that some Scottish hospitals are spending just 94p per patient meal, highlighting a possible sacrifice in quality.

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