MP Locum Feed- Statins and Alzheimer’s April 6, 2012Statins have been in the news again, with banner headlines in the Daily Express proclaiming “Statins halt Alzheimer’s”. This is extremely misleading, but may have given false hope to patients and their families. A small research project on mice bred to … Continue reading → […]
- Pain relief during labour March 22, 2012Recent reports in the Daily Express and Daily Mail announced that a study had proved natural pain-relief methods were useless during labour, but they somewhat over-simplified the findings of the study. The report, by the Cochrane Collaboration, drew together the … Continue reading → […]
- The NHS Bill: the story so far. March 7, 2012The NHS Bill which is currently going through Parliament is causing considerable discussion, not to say alarm, among GPs and other medical professionals in England and Wales. Most branches of the NHS seem to be against the proposals. It is … Continue reading → […]
- Can chemotherapy be used safely during pregnancy? February 20, 2012Cancer during pregnancy means compromising the health of either the mother or the foetus – or so we used to be told. Now it appears that treatment during pregnancy may be safe for both parties, as long as it is … Continue reading → […]
- Vitamin D – Nature’s cure-all? February 7, 2012Vitamin D has been in the news recently. In one report it was touted as the “cure” for infertility, while another announced that a quarter of UK toddlers were in danger of developing rickets due to a lack of Vitamin … Continue reading → […]
- Could statins help breast cancer patients? January 31, 2012You may have seen reports in some newspapers recently that researchers have discovered a possible link between statins and cancer treatment. The Daily Express, for example, reported that statins had “been shown to block the growth and spread of tumours” … Continue reading → […]
- Could processed meat cause pancreatic cancer? January 17, 2012Researchers from the Karolinska Institute of Sweden have posited the theory that eating processed meat could cause pancreatic cancer. They considered the results of 11 studies in reaching this conclusion. Their findings were published in the peer-reviewed British Journal of … Continue reading → […]
- NHS Direct App a big hit with Users December 14, 2011NHS Direct’s mobile phone app has become a big hit with users, providing health advice to over one million patients in its first six months. The app was released for smartphones at the end of May 2011. It immediately flew … Continue reading → […]
- INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT PANELS November 30, 2011Family GPs could soon be stripped of their powers to write sick notes for long term absentees from work if recommendations in a new government report are adopted. The government’s ‘Independent Review of Sickness Absence’ report is expected to make … Continue reading → […]
- Renewed Emphasis on Young People and Mental Health October 28, 2011The government’s Chief Medical Officer and the NHS Medical Director are to write to UK clinicians to remind them of the NICE guidelines which are available to help deal with a range of mental health problems which are affecting children … Continue reading → […]
- Statins and Alzheimer’s April 6, 2012
Category Archives: locums jobs
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Who’d want to be a junior doctor |
At the beginning of August over 7,000 newly qualified medical doctors walked into their first real job. A job that is one of the most demanding on the planet. They will diagnose and treat real people – saving lives in … Continue reading
Published Date: 29th August 2011
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Category: doctor jobs, locums jobs
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Prescription Charges |
While the current coalition government pauses its Health and Social Care Bill, the current furore over prescription charges has largely faded into the background. On the 1st April, Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party abolished prescription charges in … Continue reading
Published Date: 5th April 2011
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Category: health news, locums jobs, medical locum agency
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The GPs changing role around depression |
As a locum doctor, especially a GP Locum, you may be interested to read the findings of an investigation by The Guardian newspaper. It has discovered a north-south divide in England regarding the use of anti-depressant prescriptions. In north of … Continue reading
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Caring for the elderly as a Locum GP |
A new report by the NHS ombudsman has highlighted a number of problems within the NHS regarding health care for the elderly. The report spotlighted ten harrowing cases of neglect where elderly patients were deemed to have been mistreated. The … Continue reading
Published Date: 22nd February 2011
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Category: health news, locums jobs
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Winter Illnesses on the Rise |
Following the pattern of last winter, swine flu has surged in recent days claiming 15 lives, with 100 patients still in intensive care suspected of harbouring the illness. The NHS believes it is is well prepared this year, although there … Continue reading
Published Date: 17th December 2010
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Category: doctor jobs, health news, locums jobs
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Medical Locum Jobs Available Now |
We currently have a range of doctor jobs throughout the NHS covering most grades and specialities. Our feature on medical locums is very informative and will help you with the registration process.
Published Date: 28th November 2010
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Category: doctor jobs, locums jobs, medical locum agency
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How Can the Nation Tackle the Obesity Crisis? |
Back in October, the BMJ reported on the impact of government cuts on health. Spending on the NHS is due to be slashed from an annual increase of 6% to 0.4% over the next four years, starting next April. When … Continue reading
Published Date: 22nd November 2010
Category: doctor jobs, locums jobs, medical locum agency
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Category: doctor jobs, locums jobs, medical locum agency
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Scottish Health Awards 2010 |
Once in a while, a remarkable individual is drawn to our attention, and this was certainly the case at last night’s Scottish Health Awards. Bryn Mills, who was presented with the Volunteers Award, stands out for his long-term dedication. His … Continue reading
Published Date: 19th November 2010
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Category: doctor jobs, locums jobs
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New Medical and Scientific Research Centre Opens in St Andrews |
Good news for the medical profession as the University of St Andrews’ new School of Medical and Biological Sciences was officially opened today. It is hoped that shared research facilities amongst medics and scientists will “establish a hub for the … Continue reading
Published Date: 16th November 2010
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Category: doctor jobs, locums jobs
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Here we are – in November |
Clocks are turned back, “nights are drawing in” as they say, its wet, windy and getting cold!., however, in Scotland there is no such thing as bad weather, just wrong clothes!! Here in Scotland we are hardy! – We even send locum doctors … Continue reading
Published Date: 12th November 2010
Category: doctor jobs, locums jobs, medical locum agency
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Category: doctor jobs, locums jobs, medical locum agency
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