Benefits of weight loss drug’s heart extends to people with heart failure In a recent study (Lincoff, 2033) in The Lancet, found similar cardiovascular benefits for a subgroup of study participants who were also judged to have heart failure at the start of the trial. Why is this important? Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor […]
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Current public satisfaction with NHS GP services (2024) The yearly British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey enables us to see long-term trends in public satisfaction with the NHS and social care services. In the current (2024) social-political-economic context, the latest results (2023) bring important insights. Top three findings from the BSA survey 2023 The 2023 survey […]
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How do you know if a doctor is a ‘good doctor’? These are what MyHSN considers the (7 most important) qualities of a good doctor. 1. Good judgment (especially concerning your health) Doctors should be able to make sound decisions based on the information available to them. They need to be able to know what they do not […]
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Ageing occurs in dramatic bursts at 44 and 60 years The human body does not age steadily throughout middle age and, instead, goes through bursts of rapid aging typically at around age 44 and again at 60 years; according to a new study published yesterday in the journal Nature Aging: ‘Nonlinear dynamics of multi-omics profiles […]
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Mpox outbreak declared a public health emergency for Africa Mpox – the highly infectious disease that used to be called monkeypox – has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the continent’s top health body. Scientists from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) say they are alarmed by the […]
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Risk of long COVID has declined over course of pandemic The risk of developing long COVID has decreased significantly over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of data led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (Zie, 2024) Researchers attributed about 70% of the risk reduction to vaccination against […]
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Follow-up care of critically ill patients with AKI In a recent Canadian study, follow-up care of critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) was investigated (Jeong, 2023). Why is this important? While in the intensive care unit (ICU), more than half of all patients are diagnosed with acute kidney injury (AKI). There can be […]
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Semaglutide, type 2 diabetes and CKD Why is this Important? People with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease are at high risk for kidney failure, heart problems, and even death. Discovering treatments that can lower these risks is vital for enhancing patient health and longevity. What Did the Study Show? Recent research (“FLOW trial“) […]
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Scientists say dementia may be predicted in people who speak slowly In a recent paper (Wei, 2023) researchers say dementia may be predicted in people who speak slowly – and could even be a better indicator than difficulty finding words. Why is this important? Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, causing memory problems, […]
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What is the new ‘artificial pancreas’ for diabetes? Nearly 300,000 people in the UK have type 1 diabetes, including about 29,000 children. It means their pancreas fails to produce insulin, the hormone that helps turn food into energy – and controls the sugar level in the blood. They have to closely monitor levels of sugar, […]
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