The worldwide tobacco epidemic and what’s being done about it
Worldwide, we are going through a ‘Tobacco Epidemic’, which is having serious consequences for health organisations. Some countries such as
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The crisis in emergency medicine
England’s accident and emergency departments are cracking under the strain, with the highest ever A&E admissions. Emergency admissions are up
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In the UK, emergency departments are expected to see 95% of patients within four hours of getting to hospital. However
Read moreMedical 3D Printing
3D printing hit the headlines with the news that you could print a 3D gun, but what about the newly
Read moreHand washing
Why is hand washing so important for health care workers? The most common transfer of pathogens in health care services is
Read moreAntibiotic Resistance Will Prevent Infection From Being Treated in the Future, Warns Chief Medical Officer
What causes antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs in two main ways: Firstly, when people are taking antibiotics, but feel better
Read moreWhy should more doctors work at weekends?
More patients die in hospitals at weekends Sir Bruce Keogh (NHS medical director) has called for senior medical professionals to
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