0 Post a comment Friday, 23 August 2019 - Health by Cambrian News reporter @CambrianNews [email protected] A team of healthcare assistants and district nurses have been recognised for their commitment to learning new nutrition skills to benefit their patients who leave hospital. The staff have all completed their Level 2 Community Food and Nutrition Skills training and are now able to share healthy eating messages to older and frail patients when they leave hospital.The training was to support a pilot project organised by matron Rhona Jones of Ysbyty Alltwen who says the new skills gained by the team are helping prevent patients from returning to hospital. “We were really pleased to take part in this pilot which involves bringing care closer to home,” she added.“When our patients are in hospital they get to know our staff very well so when they now go out to see them at home they are familiar with who is visiting them. “They are able to … [Read more...] about Hospital staff learn new nutrition skills to benefit patients
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Women with heart failure benefit from lower drug doses: research
Photo: Depositphotos.com Women with heart failure might need lower doses of drugs and beta blockers than men, according to a report by Groningen University researchers and published in The Lancet. The researchers looked at the standard doses of medicines for heart failures across two large patient groups – 2,500 from Europe and 4,000 from Asia. They found that despite differences in age, weight and bmi, both European and Asian women could be successfully treated with half the recommended doses of the drugs. Giving them more than 50% only increased the side effects, the researchers said. The research also brings into question what the true optimal medical therapy is for women versus men, the report’s authors said. Lead researcher Bernadet Santema told broadcaster NOS doctors are becoming more aware that the sexes need to have different treatments at times. ‘Traditionally, 75% to 80% of people in drugs trials are men,’ she said. ‘Here in Groningen, we do a … [Read more...] about Women with heart failure benefit from lower drug doses: research
Norfolk carers encouraged to apply for grants
PUBLISHED: 09:40 23 August 2019 | UPDATED: 09:40 23 August 2019 Peter Hannam Carers in Norfolk are being encouraged to take advantage of grants available to improve their lives in the face of the increasing financial strains and stress of looking after a loved-one. . Picture; Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto Carers in Norfolk are being encouraged to take advantage of grants available to improve their lives in the face of the increasing financial strains and stress of looking after a loved-one. Carers in Norfolk are being encouraged to take advantage of grants available to improve their lives in the face of the increasing financial strains and stress of looking after a loved-one.Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers gives grants for practical things like washing machines and laptops, leisure activities and short breaks - it is also the only source of funding in the county for wheelchair power packs.Now, it is urging more of Norfolk's often … [Read more...] about Norfolk carers encouraged to apply for grants
Libraries to offer free condoms in pilot scheme
Aberdeenshire Libraries are working in partnership with NHS Grampian to increase access to free condoms and sexual health information in the community. A pilot service will run from next month at Inverurie and Banff libraries, with the aim of reducing unintended pregnancies and preventing the transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). The trial will be used to monitor uptake, assess customer feedback and identify any issues. Condoms will be available in both libraries’ customer toilets, packaged in discrete bags along with sexual health leaflets and relevant NHS contact details. They will sit alongside other sanitary products in each toilet’s sanitation basket. Visitors do not need to request the service, encouraging uptake by removing the potential for stigma and embarrassment. The scheme will increase the number of access points for free condoms in Aberdeenshire with a focus on harm reduction. Such initiatives are commonly seen in cities, but less so in rural … [Read more...] about Libraries to offer free condoms in pilot scheme
Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems
Health By James Gallagher Health and science correspondent, BBC News 23 August 2019 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49434337 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel A daily pill containing four medicines can cut the number of heart attacks and … [Read more...] about Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems