Your Online Health Needs
The European Union has banned trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a chemical used in gel nail polish, due to health concerns regarding its reproductive toxicity. While the UK has not yet enforced this ban, one is expected by late 2026. The decision raises industry concerns about economic impacts and regulatory measures.
Patients are strongly encouraged to visit Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments unaccompanied. National Health Service (NHS) hospitals contend with significant demand. This is due to an increase in flu cases. Numerous NHS trusts have declared critical incidents. The reason is the “exceptionally high demands” within emergency departments. One patient at a hospital reportedly endured a... Continue Reading →
They are hopeful that a cheap finger-prick test could provide early diagnoses for Parkinson's disease and help in finding treatments to slow it down. Parkinson's UK called it a major step forward in the search for a non-invasive patient-friendly test, but larger trials are needed to confirm its accuracy. Parkinson's affects nearly 10 million people... Continue Reading →
Several London hospitals declared a critical incident, leading to the cancellation of operations, tests, and blood transfusions. An appeal has been made for O blood-type donors to schedule appointments nationwide due to a ransomware attack impacting major London hospitals. NHS Blood and Transplant urgently appeals to O blood-type donors to schedule donations, as the recent... Continue Reading →
Employers may consider offering vaccines to their staff. Finn believes that it would be a good idea to make vaccines available on the private market for those who want them, seeing no reason why this shouldn't be happening.
The health minister is defending the use of the private sector to reduce waiting lists in the NHS. This topic is being discussed in live UK politics. In response to the Tory plans to privatise the NHS, Unite union's general secretary Sharon Graham voices her concerns. We urgently need to improve NHS wait times, but... Continue Reading →
Michelle Michelucci, expressed pride in the success of the ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2023. She highlighted the high demand for UK HealthTech innovations and the importance of Arab Health as a platform for international collaboration and business growth.
Last-minute cancellations are worsening patients' conditions and negatively affecting their mental health, with some enduring multiple cancellations and postponements despite severe pain.
In the UK, MMR vaccination rates have hit a 10-year low, leaving approximately 10% of children unprotected against measles, mumps, and rubella by the time they begin primary school.
The proposed ban on nicotine is seen by the Local Government Association as a crucial measure to tackle youth nicotine addiction and the financial burden of recycling treatments.
DoctorPanie 