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UK’S leading medical professionals come together to protect NHS with creation of UK’s first ‘Medical Writers Club’
The UKs first ‘Medical Writers Club’ was officially launched on Tuesday 12th September at the Chelsea Physic Garden. The RCH100 Medical Writers Club is a unique body of 15 of the
Midwifery education facing ‘unprecedented challenges’ says the RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is warning that plans to recruit and educate new midwives will be severely undermined unless substantial and sustained investment is made in midwifery education.
Bacteria in the mouth determine whether taking beetroot could lower hypertension risk in pregnancy
New research measuring the amount of certain bacteria in the mouth which help convert nitrate into nitric oxide – an important molecule for lowering blood pressure – could pave the way for new approaches to prevent high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy. In a study published recently, researchers at
Swabsafe swab management system available from Central Medical Supplies
Promotional feature As part of its commitment to effective swab management, Central Medical Supplies (CMS) has developed the Swabsafe™ system, a modern alternative to the swab rack. Swabsafe™ is designed
Maternity Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals rated ‘Good’ by CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), has rated maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as good, following an inspection in May and June. Inspectors looked at the areas of
Midwives need the time to care’ says the RCM as it calls for perinatal mental health support
The Royal College of Midwives is warning that vital perinatal mental health support is on the precipice, as it launches a new ‘roadmap’ to ensure women receive the support they
Menstrual discs may be best for heavy monthly blood flow
Amid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc—similar in shape to a diaphragm—may be best for dealing with heavy monthly blood flow as well as indicating
New research shows potential to reduce pain in women suffering from endometriosis
Investigators reporting in The American Journal of Pathology have found evidence that neurotrophins and their receptors are novel therapeutic targets for pelvic pain in endometriosis Pelvic pain in women with endometriosis is attributed
Bristol-based Limbs & Things delivers new training product to make assisted births safer
Bristol-based medical simulator company, Limbs & Things, has released a new product to help medical trainees practice assisted deliveries of babies, as assisted deliveries continue to increase globally. Limbs &
Kanmed Baby Warmer available from Central Medical Supplies
Central Medical Supplies (CMS) is the sole UK distributor for the Kanmed Baby Warmer, which is clinically proven to help babies from 1000 grams maintain their core temperature and achieve
