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:
Enhanced cover for cosmetic procedures
MDDUS members working as general dental practitioners can now enjoy access to indemnity for earnings up to £15,000 gross income from the provision of certain minor cosmetic facial procedures.
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.
Insight Summer Q2 2017 puzzle solution
Solution to Insight Summer Q2 2017 crossword puzzle
Vignette: Sir Archibald Edward Garrod
Allan Gaw looks at the career of the clinician credited with the discovery of inborn errors of metabolism
Is human tissue data?
Can our tissue be owned or traded? Allan Gaw considers an ethical conundrum