The NHS is prohibited from selling patient data for commercial gain. The focus is on using patient data securely to improve healthcare. However, when it leaves the NHS, what may happen to it then? There are concerns over privacy and consent. The NHS data can be used for several legitimate purposes. These include improving services …
Today is World Health Day. It is observed annually on April 7th a global health awareness day celebrated under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Health Organization established World Health Day in 1948 to coincide with its founding. Each year, a new theme is chosen to highlight a pressing global health …
Yesterday was World Bipolar Day, this day was chosen as it was Vincent van Gogh’s birthday and he was posthumously diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder. This sits in World Bipolar Week that runs from Tuesday 26th March to Tuesday 2nd April 2024. It takes, on average, a person 9.5 years from onset to a diagnosis …
Synthetic Opiate Painkillers The United Nations has warned of a world-wide problem with accidental overdoses of synthetic opiates, and the UK is the second nation to have this following the USA. The UK is leading Europe in testing for these substances. Super-strength street drugs more powerful than heroin have been linked to at least 54 deaths …
Celebrating International Women’s Day Friday was International Women’s Day. This is celebrated annually on March 8th. It is dedicated to honouring the achievements and contributions of women. Celebrated globally and sometimes referring to significant achievements of women in history. It does serve as a reminder of the progress made in the pursuit of gender equality while …
Young People’s Education and Mental Health Outcomes This week The Resolution Foundation concluded that to improve the lives of young people there should be more effort on those who did not have higher education as the economic outcomes for these people is less favourable generally but especially if they are not educated to degree level and suffer from any …
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Peace or chaos? I recall someone telling me how embarrassed she was taking foreign dignitaries round the Houses of Parliament, particularly the House of Commons. There was shouting and quite unruly behaviour. The visitors were horrified and told her that they found the members of parliament badly behaved. Wednesday night reinforced this, and the repercussions …
Mental Health at University Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, and as awareness grows, the need for effective mental health care provision becomes increasingly evident. There is concern about the lack of observation and support at university for young people. This is coming from the place of where they are treated like …
Children’s Mental Health Week and shortage of ADHD medication As the Children’s mental health week finishes a topical subject is ADHD and its management. For many individuals with ADHD, medication is crucial to their treatment plan and the ongoing shortage of ADHD medications has caused an understandable area of concern. The frustration that the shortages cause …
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Xanomeline-trospium, a new treatment for schizophrenia The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a New Drug Application (NDA) for KarXT (xanomeline-trospium) for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Xanomeline-trospium a novel pharmacological compound to be considered for the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a disease of diverse aetiology, involving numerous neurotransmitters (e.g., dopamine, 5-hydroxytryptamine …
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