Should we worry about H7N9?

There is a new disease in town – at least there is if you live in eastern China. Long after most people had lost interest in – and the media … Continue Reading →

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New ProTrainings Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) online course now available

We have now launched an new video online course for Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA)  course at www.prosafeguarding.co.uk.  We also  offer SOVA through some of our national network of instructors, contact … Continue Reading →

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Can potassium in bananas cut your stroke risk?

‘More bananas and fewer crisps can help ward off strokes’, the Daily Mail reports, saying a study has found that people with high potassium intake have a 24% reduced risk … Continue Reading →

The health benefits of exposing skin to sunlight may far outweigh the risk of developing skin cancer, according to scientists

Edinburgh University research suggests sunlight helps reduce blood pressure, cutting heart attack and stroke risks and even prolonging life. UV rays were found to release a compound that lowers blood pressure. … Continue Reading →

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Parasite ‘resistant to malaria drug artemisinin’

New drug-resistant strains of the parasite that causes malaria have been identified by scientists.   Researchers found parasites in western Cambodia that are genetically different from other strains around the world. … Continue Reading →

NHS 111 is the new three-digit telephone service that’s being introduced to improve access to NHS urgent care services

NHS 111 is the new three-digit telephone service that’s being introduced to improve access to NHS urgent care services. Patients can use this number when they need medical help or advice … Continue Reading →

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Brain implant ‘predicts’ epilepsy seizures

A brain implant may be able to predict epilepsy seizures by picking up the early warning signs, a small study suggests.  The device uses the brain’s electrical activity to tell … Continue Reading →

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The ASPOD facilitates ‘immediate’ aspirin

  Research shows that it takes 14 minutes for a chewed soluble tablet to produce maximal platelet inhibition, and a swallowed tablet 26 minutes. Demonstrating that, when chewed, soluble aspirin … Continue Reading →

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The science behind immediate aspirin

A summary of the supporting evidence that immediate aspirin really can save lives. There is strong evidence that aspirin, taken during a heart attack, can reduce the size of the … Continue Reading →

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Fast resting pulse death risk link

Having a fast resting pulse rate, even if you are physically fit, increases death risk, according to a study. Researchers found men with a “high end of normal” resting heart … Continue Reading →