Similar Posts
Initiation of Semaglutide Does Not Decrease Health Care Spending
Posted onAlthough the initiation of semaglutide is associated with improvements in cardiovascular risks, it is also associated with higher health care expenditures, according to investigators of a study published in JAMA Network Open. They stated that the “findings suggest potential clinical benefits in routine practice, while highlighting the need to evaluate the long-term impact of semaglutide…
Hundreds of hospice beds unused amid financial crisis
Posted onSome 380 hospice beds out of around 2,000 lie empty in England because of financial pressures, say bosses. Hospice UK has told BBC News this is up from 300 a year ago and illustrates the severe challenges facing the sector. Beds are left empty to save money – since staffing and caring is costly –…
Radware Captcha Page
Posted on…but your activity and behavior on this site made us think that you are a bot. Note: A number of things could be going on here. If you are attempting to access this site using an anonymous Private/Proxy network, please disable that and try accessing site again. Due to previously detected malicious behavior which originated…
Sugar tax: What you need to know
Posted onGetty Images Milkshakes, coffee drinks and milk substitutes are to be included in the government’s sugar tax scheme for the first time in the UK in a renewed attempt to help tackle obesity. The sugar tax, known formally as the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL), is a tax on pre-packaged drinks such as those sold…
What to do if you are choking
Posted onChoking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone, including physical actions to help and how to call for help if you can’t speak. Plus, his advice on anti-choking devices — and why they’re not recommended by the NHS. Watch 👉 bbc.in/morninglive
How is your NHS hospital doing on waiting times?
Posted onDaniel Wainwright Data journalist, BBC Verify Getty Images Doctors and patient groups warn that the NHS in England is facing an uphill struggle on the government’s number one NHS priority – improving hospital waiting times. They are concerned about the lack of progress towards hitting the 18-week waiting time target, one of Labour’s key election…
