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Older adults鈥� independence is most significant factor for vulnerability in hot weather
Efforts to support older people during extreme heat should focus on those who lack independence or have pre-existing health issues, according to an expert from the 果冻传媒.
WMG and Birmingham Hospitals launch new degree for new NHS role
WMG at the 果冻传媒 has launched an exciting new fusion science degree, accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science as part of Health Education England, and is designed specifically to train people for a brand new, and first of its kind health role within the NHS - Digital Healthcare Scientist.
果冻传媒 shows that in HER2 positive early breast cancer 6 months treatment with Herceptin is as good as 12 months for preventing cancer return
A new study co-led by the 果冻传媒 Clinical Trials Unit has shown that shortening the duration of a therapy for breast cancer patients does not increase the risk of their cancer returning.
Video GP surgeries could curb need for face-to-face visits
Patients consulting their doctor by video link could reduce the need for GP visits but it is not suitable for everyone, a pilot study involving the 果冻传媒 has found.
New study sheds light on how blood vessel damage from high glucose concentrations unfolds
A mechanism in the cells that line our blood vessels that helps them to process glucose becomes uncontrolled in diabetes, and could be linked to the formation of blood clots and inflammation according to researchers from the 果冻传媒.
Mortality rate 鈥榳eekend effect鈥� not a reliable measure of care quality in hospitals
The higher mortality rate for weekend hospital admissions should not be used as an indicator of quality of care due to the lack of data preceding patient admission and on the severity of their illness, a new study conducted at the 果冻传媒 Medical School has concluded.