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Health visitors overwhelmed as caseloads soar to 1,000 families per worker
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Health visitors overwhelmed as caseloads soar to 1,000 families per worker
Health visitors in England are under strain under "unmanageable" caseloads of up to 1,000 families each, the Institute of Health Visiting has cautioned, calling for...
Apr 20 · Bryera Selwell
The Risky Business of Asking AI for Medical Guidance
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The Risky Business of Asking AI for Medical Guidance
Millions of users are embracing artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok for medical advice, drawn by their availability and seemingly tailored responses. Yet...
Apr 19 · Bryera Selwell
Britain’s Vaccine Programme Hailed as Historic Achievement by Covid Inquiry
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Britain’s Vaccine Programme Hailed as Historic Achievement by Covid Inquiry
Britain's Covid-19 vaccination programme has been hailed as an "extraordinary feat" by the Covid inquiry, marking a uncommon instance of praise for the government's pandemic...
Apr 17 · Bryera Selwell
Alzheimer’s Drugs Hailed as Breakthroughs Face Credibility Crisis
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Alzheimer’s Drugs Hailed as Breakthroughs Face Credibility Crisis
Leading medical scientists have determined that so-called "breakthrough" Alzheimer's drugs are unlikely to deliver substantive benefits to patients, despite extensive promotional activity concerning their creation....
Apr 16 · Bryera Selwell
Exercise Programmes Demonstrate Significant Benefits for Patients with Persistent Chronic Pain
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Exercise Programmes Demonstrate Significant Benefits for Patients with Persistent Chronic Pain
Chronic pain impacts millions of people around the world, often causing people to feel trapped in a cycle of discomfort and reduced physical function. However,...
Apr 15 · Bryera Selwell