Fall in prevalence of smoking in England
THE proportion of adult smokers in England has fallen since 2010 but smoking-related hospital admissions continue to rise, new figures show.
Mental healthcare needs being missed in new mothers
OVER 40 per cent of mental health problems among new mothers were not diagnosed by doctors or other health professionals according to research conducted by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT).
Teamwork key in reducing birth injuries
AN analysis of 727 births resulting in death or brain injury found that 76 per cent might have had a better outcome with different care.
Enhanced CPD for dentists
DENTISTS will be required to complete a personal development plan as part of a new enhanced continuing professional development scheme, the General Dental Council has announced.
Call to address mistrust of evidence base in medication decisions
A SURVEY conducted on behalf of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) has found that only 37 per cent of the public trust evidence derived from medical research when deciding to take or refuse medication, as compared to 65 per cent who trust the experiences of friends and family.
GDC renewal reminder for DCPs
THE GDC is reminding all dental care professionals (DCPs) that they must renew their registration before midnight 31 July 2017.
Queen's speech offers opportunities says MDDUS - but government must listen on the detail
Commenting on proposals for a draft Patient Safety Bill and a Civil Liability Bill in today's Queen's speech, MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said:
Increased GI bleed risk in elderly with regular aspirin use
DAILY use of aspirin to prevent blood clots in elderly patients over age 75 leads to an increased risk of serious or fatal internal bleeding, according to research published in the Lancet
Too few dental visits for toddlers
Around 80 per cent of one to two year olds in England did not visit an NHS dentist in the last year despite the fact that dental care for children is free.
New quality standard on oral health in care homes
NICE has published a new quality standard covering oral health for adults in care homes.