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The 12 clinical questions of Christmas: A not-very-academic …
Dec 15, 2023 · 4 Because cataplexy – a total loss of muscular control, which can lead to collapse, is a possible feature of narcolepsy. And this is typically triggered by excitement (anticipation of …
New NICE guidance clarifies HRT as 'first line treatment' for …
Nov 7, 2024 · NICE has therefore clarified the wording around this treatment, as ‘one of the key changes’ made in the final guidance. Dr Marie Anne Ledingham, a consultant clinical advisor …
NHS England announces relaunch of anti-smoking pill varenicline
Nov 12, 2024 · NHS England will relaunch ‘improved’ anti-smoking pill varenicline after withdrawal of a branded version in 2021. Varenicline, previously available as Champix, will be offered by …
NHSE plans phased rollout of tirzepatide for weight loss to avoid ...
Oct 4, 2024 · It also wants to raise the threshold BMI to 40 for the first two or three years of the phased rollout. According to NHS England calculations, around 2.8 million patients would be …
Wes Streeting named first Labour health secretary for 14 years
Jul 5, 2024 · Andy Burnham, who now serves as Mayor of Greater Manchester, was the last Labour politician to hold this Cabinet position, from 2009 to 2010. Mr Streeting has recently …
ARRS increases in line with Agenda for Change, NHS England …
Oct 3, 2024 · Increases to the reimbursable amounts for ARRS staff are in line with the 5.5% Agenda for Change pay increases announced earlier this year, NHS England has confirmed.. …
Streeting pushes single patient record plans with new data sharing …
Oct 21, 2024 · Data sharing across organisations will save NHS staff ‘an estimated 140,000 hours’ every year, the DHSC claimed. In response to this policy, the BMA raised questions …
General Practice Awards: GP of the Year shortlist 2024
Nov 1, 2024 · It has become almost commonplace that every year, when we run through candidates for our General Practice Awards, we mention how tough the year has been for the …