NHS tracing programme unable to reach third of Covid cases in first week

A third of people who tested positive for coronavirus were unable to be contacted by the Government’s new test and trace programme in England in its first week of operation.

11 June 2020

Researchers confirm link between Covid-19 and rare childhood illness

A UK-led study has confirmed that a rare inflammatory condition in children exists as a result of coronavirus (Covid-19), and is distinct from Kawasaki disease, of which it bears similar characteristics.

10 June 2020

Do you want fries with that antigen test?

10 June 2020

Lockdown stopped 470k Covid-19 deaths in UK, say researchers

Lockdown measures have had a ‘large effect’ in controlling the Covid-19 outbreak, leading to 470,000 deaths being avoided in the UK, according to new research.

08 June 2020

Managing the impact of Covid-19 on psychiatric problems in primary care

08 June 2020

Non-Covid clinical crises: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss

08 June 2020

Non-Covid clinical crises: MS relapse

05 June 2020

Non-Covid clinical crises: Possible cholesteatoma

05 June 2020

When should we refer patients with ongoing breathlessness post Covid-19?

UCLH Respiratory team advice This information is sourced from Dr Melissa Heightman, Respiratory Consultant, University College London Hospital (UCLH) PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NO LONGER RELEVANT AND IS NOT BEING UPDATED BUT HAS BEEN LEFT ON THE SITE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY Q.

05 June 2020

Most GPs practising ‘outside comfort zone’ during Covid-19 pandemic

Exclusive Almost three-quarters of GPs say they have been managing more patients ‘outside their comfort zone’ due to less support from secondary care during the Covid-19 pandemic.

03 June 2020