Tackling backlog in bowel screening
A BACKLOG of patients waiting for colonoscopies as part of the NHS bowel screening programme could be tackled by raising the threshold at which patients are invited for more in-depth investigations, according to new research.
Survey reveals NHS dentistry at “tipping point”
A BBC survey has found that 90 per cent of NHS dental practices are not accepting new adult dental patients, and 80 per cent are not taking on children.
GDC fitness to practise report reveals ethnic disparity
A DISPROPORTIONATELY high number of fitness to practise concerns received by the General Dental Council (GDC) in 2021 were raised against Asian or Asian British dentists compared to their proportion of the total register.
Stark figures on dental treatment in England
THE proportion of children seen by an NHS dentist in England fell by nearly 36 per cent in the year following the first lockdown, according to statistics from NHS England.
Blood clot risk higher with Covid-19 than vaccination
VACCINATION for Covid-19 poses much less risk of blood clotting than the virus itself, according to research published in the BMJ.
Sexism still widespread in UK medicine
WOMEN doctors in the UK still endure widespread sexism in the profession, with 91 per cent experiencing it at work and 42 per cent feeling unable to report it, according to a report published by the BMA.
GPs urged to reduce tests amidst blood tube shortage
GPs in England are being urged to delay non-urgent blood tests in response to a global shortage of collection tubes.
More GPs needed to reduce stress on services
A BMA campaign has been launched encouraging the public to support calls for greater investment in general practice to increase the number of GPs and improve facilities.
Dentists’ mental health hit by pandemic
MORE than a quarter of dentists in Scotland reported “significant depressive” symptoms during the pandemic, according to a new survey.
Free dental care in Scotland for those under 26
PEOPLE aged under 26 are now eligible for free NHS dental treatment.