The Importance of Early Diagnosis in Arthritis Management 13th February 20247th February 2024 by Louise Woffindin Arthritis is a pervasive and debilitating condition that affects over 10 million people in the UK, which equates to around
Best Practices for Storing and Dispensing Medication in Schools 22nd February 20244th February 2024 by Vicky Miller Best Practices for Storing and Dispensing Medication in Schools Students may require routine medication on a daily basis, either for
The Role of Diet and Exercise in Arthritis Management 8th February 20242nd February 2024 by Claire Vain In the UK, around 10 million people have arthritis. It affects people of all ages, including children. Understanding Arthritis and
Anaphylaxis Unveiled: Understanding the Severe Allergic Reaction 26th January 202423rd January 2024 by Claire Vain According to official government statistics, from 1998 to 2018, 101,891 people were hospitalised for anaphylaxis in the UK, with 30,700
Assistive Technology in Health and Social care 26th January 202423rd January 2024 by Louise Woffindin According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 2.5 billion people worldwide need at least one assistive product. With the
How to educate friends and family about anaphylaxis 24th January 202422nd January 2024 by Claire Vain Hospital admissions for anaphylactic shock in adults increased from 3,751 to 4,756 from 2019 to 2020. The number of adult
All about sleep-related breathing disorders? 23rd January 202422nd January 2024 by Louise Woffindin According to estimates, around 1 billion people in the world are suspected of having the most common type of sleep-related
Administering Medication – Laws, Policies and Legislation 1st February 202419th January 2024 by Vicky Miller People may require both routine and life-saving medication to help them fight infection or disease, overcome illnesses or live with
Anaphylaxis and Exercise: Precautions and Management 23rd January 202419th January 2024 by Vicky Miller Anaphylaxis is a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention when it occurs. Traditionally, we associate anaphylaxis
All About Oral Allergy Syndrome 24th January 202419th January 2024 by Louise Woffindin According to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or Pollen-Food Syndrome (PFS) affects about 2% of the
Everything you need to know about Immunosuppression 23rd January 202416th January 2024 by Claire Vain There appears to have been a rise in the incidence of some autoimmune disorders in recent years. A study by
All About Individual Healthcare Plans 22nd January 202416th January 2024 by Louise Woffindin 100 years ago, the main health problems occurring in children were infectious diseases. Nowadays, however, the main burden of disease
The Future of Anaphylaxis Treatment: Promising Research Insights 24th January 202412th January 2024 by Nicole Murphy Approximately 44% of the UK’s population has at least one allergy. The incidence of serious allergies and the number of
Strategies for reducing anaphylaxis risks in public spaces 17th January 202412th January 2024 by Claire Vain According to government figures, between 1998 and 2018, 101,891 people were admitted to hospital for anaphylaxis in the UK, and
The Future of Medication Administration: Trends to Watch 24th January 202412th January 2024 by Lily O'Brien In a few short weeks, the Covid-19 pandemic radically changed the way health and care services are delivered. The rapid
All about Williams Syndrome 16th January 202411th January 2024 by Louise Woffindin According to Williams Syndrome Foundation, Williams syndrome affects around 1 in every 18,000 people in the United Kingdom, which makes
The Link Between Medication Adherence and Patient Outcomes 23rd January 202411th January 2024 by Lily O'Brien The Link Between Medication Adherence and Patient Outcomes In 2022/23, overall there were some 1.08 billion prescription items dispensed from
All about Niemann-Pick Disease 17th January 202410th January 2024 by Louise Woffindin There are different types of Niemann-Pick disease but all are rare. There are no statistics for its prevalence in the
Tips for Travelling Safely with Anaphylaxis Risks 24th January 20249th January 2024 by Lily O'Brien The Guardian reported that there were 25,721 admissions to English hospitals for allergies and anaphylaxis in 2022–2023, more than double
All about Technology in the Healthcare Sector 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin According to the UK government, artificial intelligence, robotics and digital medicine could change the functions and roles of clinical staff
Benefits of Music therapy in care environments 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin Music is a cultural universal. Although music’s definitions vary widely around the world, every culture on earth has a form
Exploring the Benefits of holistic nursing 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin The medical field is unrecognisable when we look at medicine and nursing a few centuries ago. In truth, healthcare is
Infection Control in Care Environments 25th August 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin Infection control stands as an absolute imperative in care environments, where the well-being of vulnerable individuals hinges upon the highest
All about Sepsis 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Claire Vain In the UK, every year 245,000 people are affected by sepsis with at least 48,000 people losing their lives from