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Drinking less in middle age can cut risk of dementia, says Nice: Health authority urges people to reduce alcohol intake,

2015-10-22 08:07:42

Drinking less in middle age can cut risk of dementia, says Nice: Health authority urges people to reduce alcohol intake, stop smoking and eat more healthily when they hit 40 to avoid ill-health in later life
Source: theguardian.com

‘This change will be the end of the Open University as we know it’: Staff are balloting for strike action as OU plans

2015-10-20 18:38:41

‘This change will be the end of the Open University as we know it’: Staff are balloting for strike action as OU plans to close seven of nine regional centres in England amid competition from free online courses such as Moocs
Source: theguardian.com

Half of Britons believe weekend hospital admissions 'more dangerous': Amid junior doctor contract row, Observer/Opinium

2015-10-18 00:57:34

Half of Britons believe weekend hospital admissions 'more dangerous': Amid junior doctor contract row, Observer/Opinium poll shows 35% of adults have delayed seeking medical help at weekend
Source: theguardian.com

Overseas NHS nurses: Restrictions lifted amid widespread shortages: Nurses to be added to Shortage Occupation List on interim

2015-10-15 18:33:29

Overseas NHS nurses: Restrictions lifted amid widespread shortages: Nurses to be added to Shortage Occupation List on interim basis, meaning those outside European Economic Area will have applications prioritised
Source: telegraph.co.uk

Greece urges health precautions after suspect cholera case on Kos: Greek health authorities urged the public to take health

2015-10-02 19:13:51

Greece urges health precautions after suspect cholera case on Kos: Greek health authorities urged the public to take health precautions on Friday after a suspected cholera case was discovered on Kos island, a tourist destination and entry point for migrants from the Middle East and Asia.
Source: reuters.com

Thousands of NHS doctors apply to be able to work abroad amid contract changes: General Medical Council reveals 3,468 requests

2015-09-25 12:00:00

Thousands of NHS doctors apply to be able to work abroad amid contract changes: General Medical Council reveals 3,468 requests for certificate of current professional status in just 10 days following confirmation of new contracts
Source: theguardian.com

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Welcome to my blog. I'm a physician, educationalist, entrepreneur, digital innovator, and medical affairs professional. Coder and founder OutcomesEngine.com. This is also the home of The Crap Artist (Official) blog posts. Dr Dean Jenkins FRCP.

Note. This is a personal blog for sharing and reflecting on my own learning. Any discussion on health matters is as accurate and comprehensive as possible but only general - it is not a substitute for the individual advice you may recieve from your own doctor. Other doctors reading this blog should use their own clinical judgement when interpreting the information and deciding how best to apply it to the care of patients.