Nurses’ intentions to quit increased during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused stress everywhere in the world, and especially for healthcare professionals. Coping with a pandemic calls for…
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Children more sedentary during the week since lockdown
New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels – but children are…
Care home nurses still in Covid trauma
Care home nurses still need support to recover from Covid trauma, research shows: Those on the front line of the Covid…
Back pain programme has lasting results
Taking control of back pain offers long-lasting results with ‘Back in Shape’ programme: writing exclusively for the Hippocratic Post, Consultant…
COVID-19 pandemic fallout worse for women
COVID-19 pandemic fallout worse for women: Researchers from The University of Queensland have found the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia has…
Pandemic alcohol consumption impact
Shifts in alcohol consumption during the pandemic could lead to thousands of extra deaths in England: two new studies from…
Dental profession faced with supercharged crisis
The British Dental Association has welcomed new and wide-ranging reports from the regulator the General Dental Council, pointing to the…
UNICEF and WHO warn of measles outbreaks
UNICEF and WHO warn of ‘perfect storm’ of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children: Reported worldwide measles cases increased by…
New method of developing diagnostic tests could help tackle future pandemics
Software which helps speed up the process of creating new diagnostic tests could help combat future pandemics, its developers say.…
WHO: essential health services face continued disruption during COVID-19 pandemic
Two years into the pandemic, health systems are still facing significant challenges in providing essential health services. Ongoing disruptions have…
Research reveals ‘ugly truth’ responding to Covid-19
Research reveals 'ugly truth' faced by doctors responding to Covid-19 on the frontline: A new study from The University of…
New report highlights need to boost health of older adults
A new report into the health of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched by The Physiological Society…