Covid: Tough new targets will tackle NHS backlog, Boris Johnson says

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Ambulance queues When patients arrive at hospital by ambulance they should be handed over within 15 minutes. This data shows the proportion of ambulance patients who waited 30 minutes or more, in the week shown. It comes from daily situation reports which are published weekly during the winter in England. As this is fast-turnaround data, … Read more

‘It’s been really tough watching my friends go out’

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Holly, Chris and Delyth have all spent much of the past year shielding at home, because they are considered to be “clinically extremely vulnerable”. Although the advice to shield ended in April, they have all continued to be extremely cautious and are concerned about surging coronavirus cases as nearly all legal restrictions in England are … Read more

London Ambulance Service: ‘We take thousands of calls every day – it’s tough’

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Last week London exceeded the grim milestone of 10,000 deaths linked to Covid-19. Thousands of people are critically ill in hospital, and as many as 5% of Londoners are thought to have the virus in some parts of the city. As coronavirus continues to circulate silently around the capital, staff at the London Ambulance Service … Read more

Caregivers Feel the Strain In Tough Holiday Season

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The coronavirus pandemic makes the holidays even more difficult for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, an expert says. “Even in the best of times, holidays can be a mixed bag for families who are … Read more

For Rural Youth, Mental Health Care Tough to Find

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — While young Americans’ mental health appears to be getting worse, the places where help is needed most appear to have the fewest resources. A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that rural areas of the United States … Read more

New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Help Tough Cases

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A recently approved rheumatoid arthritis medication appears to be an effective second-line therapy when biologic treatments start to fail, a new clinical trial reports. Arthritis sufferers treated with upadacitinib had a significantly greater reduction in their symptoms and … Read more

Virat Kohli rues lack of intensity in Dubai hammering: Delhi Capitals tough to beat but not unbeatable

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Virat Kohli conceded that Royal Challengers Bangalore lacked intensity and did not bring out their ‘A’ game against Delhi Capitals, whom he believes are one of the tough sides to beat, after their 59-run loss in their Indian Premier League (IPL) meeting in Dubai on Monday. Virat Kohli came up with a laboured 43 as … Read more

Tough Menopause May Signal Future Heart Woes

Tough Menopause May Signal Future Heart Woes

By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As if the misery of hot flashes, night sweats and sleep troubles weren’t enough, now new research suggests that women who routinely experience moderate to severe menopausal symptoms have a higher risk of stroke and heart disease. “This analysis assessed various menopausal symptoms … Read more