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Filters should be used during the administration of Parenteral Nutrition for patients in all care settings
Parenteral nutrition must be administered through appropriate filters across all care settings to prevent particulate matter embolism, which can be fatal Non-filtered…
02 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Neurology
Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages
Dementia medication shortages are affecting patient care and outcomes, with documented cases of treatment interruptions leading to clinical deterioration Family advocacy and…
02 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Respiratory / COPD / Asthma
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
Children as young as six are presenting to A&E with acute mental health crises, including self-harm and eating disorders, indicating a significant…
02 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Oncology
Heart trial after breast cancer has ‘improved my life’
Women completing breast cancer treatment can safely discontinue cardioprotective medications (likely ACE inhibitors/beta-blockers) without adverse cardiac outcomes, based on evidence from a…
02 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Women's Health
Women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
Women are self-sourcing testosterone online without medical supervision due to prescription access barriers, risking dangerous overdosing with documented cases reaching 12-fold safe…
02 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Neurology
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Dementia diagnosis delays are widespread, with patients experiencing waits of months to years, creating prolonged uncertainty for families during a critical period…
02 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Oncology
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
A novel urine test demonstrates >90% sensitivity for detecting bladder cancer, showing potential to improve early diagnosis in primary care NHS trial…
02 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Infectious Disease
People Fixing The World
Sepsis Prevention, Detection and Treatment Early recognition is critical – Sepsis remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity; improving awareness and…
01 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
I’m on a mission to convince people to work less
Work-related mental health crises are occurring at younger ages, with burnout manifesting as clinical breakdowns even in early-career professionals, warranting GPs' heightened…
01 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Respiratory / COPD / Asthma
‘Baby Tommy’s here, Chelsea’s not’: First-time mum dies in childbirth
Maternal cardiac arrest during labour can occur unexpectedly even in apparently low-risk pregnancies, highlighting the importance of maintaining high clinical vigilance throughout…
01 Sep 2026 View brief →