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More prescribing curbs mooted as gluten free scripts bannedSubscription
NHS England has set out plans to curb the prescribing of items such as silk garments, bath oils, blood glucose testing strips, and needles for pre-filled and reusable insulin pens.
May: ‘Rapid response’ community teams to reduce admissionsSubscription
Theresa May today pledged to cut “needless” admissions and help inpatients return home sooner – through community-based rapid response teams and dedicated support for care home residents.
Vitamin B12 screening in diabetes patients may prevent nerve damage Subscription
More regular checks of vitamin B12 levels in patients with type 2 diabetes could help prevent irreversible and debilitating nerve damage, according to a new study by a Nottingham GP practice.
Taking omega-3 supplements ‘reduces risk of premature birth’Subscription
Encouraging pregnant women to take omega-3 supplements could be an “effective strategy” for preventing preterm birth, according to the authors of a review of research on the issue.
Global health leaders call for greater investment in nurses and midwivesSubscription
Harnessing the full potential of nurses and midwives will be essential in ending health inequalities around the world, global leaders have urged.
Child vaccinations and development checks ‘prevent admissions’Subscription
Vaccinations and developmental checks reduce likelihood of hospital visits during childhood, a study by UK researchers has confirmed.
Nurses ‘reluctant’ to recommend e-cigs to smoking cancer patientsSubscription
Clearer guidance and training is needed at local level for health professionals on the endorsement of e-cigarettes to cancer patients who smoke, according to the authors of a UK study.
Mothers of boys ‘much more likely to have postnatal depression’Subscription
The odds of a woman developing postnatal depression increased by 79% when they had baby boys compared to baby girls, a UK study has found.
MPs call for tougher action to curb unnecessary antibiotic scripts Subscription
Clinically unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics in the UK must stop, according to an influential group of MPs, which is calling on the government to make antimicrobial resistance a “top five” policy priority.
Nurse-led care trumps management by GPs for treating gout Subscription
Nurse-led care with a more patient-centred approach appears to be more effective than GP-led care for successfully treating gout, according to UK researchers.
