More than 8,500 patients were being treated on virtual wards in the run-up to Christmas. But the so-called hospitals at home are not a “silver bullet”, nurses said. Figures from NHS Digital revealed some 8,586 patients in England were treated virtually in December, allowing most to have Christmas at home. Virtual wards allow patients to … Read more
An early warning sign of dementia can be spotted by looking at your hands – as they may begin to tremble. While it’s expected that mental and physical function will decline as we get older, it can be hard to watch our loved ones deteriorate. Spotting the early signs of dementia can help prepare for … Read more
Recently, respiratory viruses ― such as influenza, rhinoviruses and respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV ― have made a dramatic comeback. In 2022, for example, influenza activity swiftly returned to pre-COVID pandemic levels and the United States saw a particularly severe RSV surge. Many respiratory pathogens spread faster and further than they had in … Read more
