What are Ozempic and Mounjaro? Do they work? They are GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists. Yes, and this is why they are getting so much attention. Let’s start with Ozempic (generic name Semaglutide. It is a drug whose primary use is to lower blood sugar levels. But it is also increasingly used for weight loss, whether […]
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10 top tips for F1s Rule No 1. Work hard (very). If you do not, you won’t enjoy it, and then cannot become good at it. Right. Here is the rest – 10 top tips for F1s. 1. Know your patients This is Top Tip 2, and overlaps with Rule 1 above. As a foundation […]
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Tired all the time? 18 blood tests to have Alot of people have unexplained tiredness. Doctors sometimes call this TATT, tired all the time. After a full history and examination, we recommend the following tests. The syndrome should be taken seriously and investigated properly. So. What are the 18 common blood tests, and what do […]
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How much does the NHS cost per person in the UK? About £2700 per person per year (or £225 per month) – £182 billion for DHSC divided by 67 million population. This is the theoretical answer. Though the Nuffield Trust says, in 2022/23, the NHS cost £3,064 per person in England, £3,106 in Scotland, £3,337 […]
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How many patients does the NHS treat a day? About 3 million people – 5% of the population. More than 1.6 million people go to a pharmacist More than 1 million people attend a GP appointment More than 250,000 people attend a hospital outpatient appointment Nearly 45,000 people attend A&E majors (and about 25 per cent of those […]
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How many managers does the NHS need? 150,000, i.e. 110,000 more. How many does it have? 39,800. In February 2024, of 1.5m NHS employees, there were approximately 39,800 NHS managers (Kings Fund, 2024), which is therefore around 2.65% of the workforce. This compares to, as the same time, 140,700 doctors and 377,600 nursing staff (including […]
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Top 10 contagious skin rashes (with photos) In this article we will show you the top 10 contagious skin rashes (with photos). You should avoid contact with people that have one of these until their problem has gone away (or largely). 1. Athlete’s foot Athlete’s foot is a skin fungal infection, caused by Tinea pedis, […]
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Contraception: 10 FAQs and answers We will now provide more detail on 10 contraception questions and answers. 1. What is contraception? Contraception is a way of preventing pregnancy when having sex. Condoms can also protect against most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 2. Why do I need to use contraceptives? Unless you want to get pregnant, […]
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The NHS in 10 numbers today These are stats about the NHS in either 2022/23 or 2023/24 (most data is for England): £182 million in cost = spending of Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) 11.3% of GDP (your taxes) on health – slightly more than comparable countries 1.5 million staff – accounting for 45.6% […]
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10 interesting facts about the NHS In this article we will provide 10 key facts and figures about the NHS in 2024. Key points – these are key stats about the NHS in either 2022/23 or 2023/24 (most data is for England) £182 million (and rising) in cost = spending of Department for Health and Social […]
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