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Clinical Shorts

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Short, actionable summaries linked to a guideline, trial, or safety update. Designed for rapid clinical orientation in under two minutes.

Infectious Disease
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme's administrative costs (£83m) now exceed compensation paid to victims, raising questions about scheme…
Clinical Update
Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
Approximately 400 million people globally now have access to some form of assisted dying, indicating a significant shift…
Mental Health / Psychiatry
‘Game-changing’ suicide prevention charity expands
Men's mental health charity expanding its safe space provision, addressing a critical gap in accessible emotional support services…
Clinical Update
Does your partner’s snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health
Partners of people with obstructive sleep apnoea experience fragmented sleep and increased cardiovascular stress from repeated noise exposure,…
Mental Health / Psychiatry
William and Catherine praise role of sports in suicide prevention
The Prince of Wales is advocating for the sports sector to play an active role in suicide prevention,…
Mental Health / Psychiatry
How can sport help mental health?
Sport provides evidence-based mental health benefits, with leading athletes endorsing physical activity as a therapeutic intervention—supporting promotion of…
Clinical Update
What in the World
More people are doing it to feel confident socialising - but what are the risks?
Clinical Update
Latest figures highlight ongoing Meningitis B risk for students
Meningitis B remains a significant risk for student populations, necessitating vaccination as part of routine preventive health measures…
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