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German lowers cost of healthcare
Germany’s lower house in Parliament has passed new rules on healthcare aimed at lowering the costs. Top of the list to tackle is health insurance which critics say the cost is harming the economy by taking money off people and businesses. The cost of medicine also looks set to be lowered although drug firms argue that lower revenues could limit what research they undertake.
What's your relationship with alcohol
Doctors are asking people to think about their relationship with drink during Alcohol Awareness Week. While alcohol is associated with having a good time, it does cause problems such as anxiety and stress, disrupted sleep and a range of health conditions. Alcohol Change UK believes 10 million people in the UK are drinking too much alcohol.
Cancer report from WHO
Nearly everyone in the world will be touched by cancer – either diagnosed themselves or one of their close family members. A report by the World Health Organisations points to a wide range of inequalities in cancer based on demographics and where someone lives. Richer countries have better ways of diagnosis and access to cancer drugs while the report pointed to 23 whole countries that don’t offer any form of cancer radiation treatment.
Don't give up, always get a second opinion
If you don’t feel right – don’t give up when the doctor says there’s nothing wrong with you. For about 25% of people attending hospital a study says there’s no clear medical diagnosis however the advice is to always ask for a second opinion. About 1 in 10 people who get another viewpoint are diagnosed while some have undiagnosed problems which sometimes are due to their genetics.
Sitting for more than half-an-hour daily increases cancer death risk - study
New research shows sitting down for more than 30 minutes every day might increase the risk of dying from cancer. University of Glasgow scientists found sitting or reclining for more than half-an-hour at a time every day was linked with a higher risk of cancer death. But the risk could be lowered by more than 20% if people become more active. The activities could include easy exercises including slow walking or doing the housework.
Allergy pens to be stocked in all schools under new Government guidance
Life-saving allergy pens will be stored in all UK schools from September. New government guidance, called “Benedict’s Law”, will also provide training for teachers so they can safely use the adrenaline auto-injectors. It follows campaigning from the National Allergy Strategy Group and families including Helen and Peter Blythe, parents of Benedict Blythe, who lost his life to a reaction at school in 2021. Schools should also have clear allergy policies.
Poor communication for dying patients causing `avoidable distress´
Dying people and their loved ones are being “let down” by poor communication which is “adding to their grief”. That’s according to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. In a report, it said breakdowns in communication can impact the immediate care of a patient and also lead to “severe consequences” for their families. The ombudsman’s recommendations include better information sharing, record keeping and training.
More than 3,000 people a day treated in corridors in June as summer strains NHS
The number of patients being cared for in hospital corridors or makeshift treatment areas in England increased in June. Officials said the data shows that “summer is now putting the NHS under just as much pressure as winter”. The waiting list for routine hospital treatment increased for the second consecutive month to its highest since December. An average of 2,432 patients received corridor care in A&E departments in England each day in June, along with 749 elsewhere in hospital wards, totalling 3,181.