Winter pressure may hit NHS Wales wait targets – minister
The health minister says winter pressures could have an impact on waiting list targets. Source link
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Suicide forum blocked to most UK users after Ofcom pressure
The controversial forum, linked to more than 50 UK deaths, can now only be viewed by registered members. Source link
Meditate to beat stress blood pressure, say guidelines
One of the authors, UK blood pressure expert Prof Bryan Williams, said in an exclusive interview with the BBC: “It all sounds like it is a bit soft and fluffy and not as dynamic, for example, as taking drugs but these things make such an important contribution to reducing the effects of stress on the … Read more
Sacked teacher of Unacademy says his remark misinterpreted, alleges firm acted under social media pressure
Unacademy sacked teacher Karan Sangwan on August 19 alleging that the firm terminated his service under pressure from trollers on social media who misinterpreted his generic remark to vote for educated candidates. In a video on his YouTube channel, Mr. Sangwan said he made the generic remark on his YouTube channel and not during his … Read more
Wall squats better at lowering blood pressure
All exercise is good for blood pressure but research suggests strength training is most effective. Source link
Hot weather adds to NHS pressure as doctors strike
NHS bosses worry as junior doctors in England stage a third walkout in their attempt to secure a 35% rise. Source link
New low-cost smartphone attachment to monitor blood pressure at fingertip – ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: Scientists have developed a simple, low-cost clip that uses a smartphone’s camera and flash to monitor blood pressure at the user’s fingertip. The clip developed by researchers at the University of California (UC) San Diego, US, works with a custom smartphone app and currently costs about 80 cents (5.6 rupees) to make. The … Read more
Ideal blood pressure isn’t age+100, says doctor
Hypertension among young and middle-aged people is a growing health concern in Andhra Pradesh as more people are getting diagnosed with elevated blood pressure which could lead to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In a State-wide survey being conducted by the Health Department on the prevalence of non-communicable diseases among people aged 30 and above, about … Read more
AI might improve heart attack diagnosis to reduce pressure on emergency departments: Research – ET HealthWorld
Washington: According to new research from the University of Edinburgh, funded by the British Heart Foundation and the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and published today in Nature Medicine, an algorithm developed using artificial intelligence might soon be used by doctors to diagnose heart attacks with greater speed and accuracy than ever before. … Read more
Hidden high blood pressure in young people revealed
Some 170,000 16 to 24-year-olds in England may have the undiagnosed condition which can affect the heart. Source link