Doctors: New ways to improve wellbeing
An interactive app, rest and relaxation spaces, and informal, in-person psychological support are among new ways that have been suggested…
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Telehealth project launched in Lesbos refugee camps
The ongoing dire situation in the refugee camps in Greece is presenting healthcare staff on the ground with huge challenges.…
UK’s colour-blind vaccine allocation putting ethnic minorities at higher risk
Omitting ethnic minorities from the vaccine priority list is putting these groups at a significantly higher risk of COVID-19 illness…
Inflammatory protein linked to severe COVID-19
Inflammatory protein linked to severe COVID-19: Patients with severe COVID-19 show increased levels of a key protein in their blood,…
Survey reflecting on multidisciplinary experiences of COVID-19 first wave
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has published a report from a survey of its members describing the experiences of working…
Hydroxychloroquine: WHO expert panel strongly advises against use
WHO expert panel strongly advises against use of hydroxychloroquine to prevent covid-19: Drug is no longer a research priority; resources…
Support for COVID-19 policy in Australia
Support for COVID-19 policy response and willingness to get vaccinated high, according to new survey in Australia. Support among Australians…
Urgent ovarian cancer symptoms ignored during lockdown
Lives are at risk because women are not taking urgent cancer symptoms seriously during the pandemic, according to new research…
Severe COVID-19 risk factors
Severe COVID-19 risk factors: The course and severity of COVID-19 in individual patients is largely influenced by the interaction between…
Research project aims to improve justice for sexual violence survivors during Covid-19
Victims of sexual offences could be helped by new research examining the criminal justice system during Covid-19. A new project…
Scotland: Researchers find most are following Covid rules
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have been researching how well people in Scotland have adopted Covid-19 preventative behaviours such…
Institute of Trichologists calls for medical service recognition amid lockdown 3 practice “ban”
One in two adults in the UK suffer with some form of hair or scalp concern - a shocking statistic,…