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Long waits for an ambulance or surgery led to the death of 112 people, and nearly 8,000 more people suffered harm while waiting for help in England last year. The data from NHS England, obtained by The Guardian, show that patient deaths arising directly from care delays have risen more than fivefold over the last three years. In 2019, there were 21 patient deaths due to NHS care delays, and 96 people suffered "severe harm" as compared to 152 last year. Adult mental health care was mostly affected with 471 patients experiencing harm due to delays, followed by childbirth care (253), eye problems (221), and trauma and general surgery (207). There has been increase of 97 percent in the overall number of people suffering some degree of harm, from 3,979 in 2019 to 7,856 in 2022.

Facelift surgery is a successful surgical procedure that can reverse the harmful effects of stress, time, and exposure to harmful elements.

Water is the lifeblood of any business - employees must stay hydrated and productive, and it's needed for many industrial processes. That's why businesses need to filter their water and remove any harmful contaminants. Here are six major reasons why businesses should filter their water. HEALTH HAZARDS Unfiltered water can contain harmful contaminants like bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause serious health problems. If these contaminants get into the water supply, they can make employees sick and lead to absenteeism. In some cases, these contaminants can even be deadly. Therefore, if you notice that your employees are getting sick more often, it could be because of the water they're drinking. Other signs could be discolored water, strange taste or odors, or water that contains sediment. Regular water testing and investing in a quality water filtration system can help to remove these contaminants and keep your employees healthy. On the other hand, there are regulations and guidelines in place to make sure that the water supplied to businesses is safe. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates public drinking water, and businesses are required to follow these regulations.

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee has removed a pharmacy technician from Register after been found guilty of possessing 'indecent photographs of a child'. Graeme Arthur, a pharmacy technician first registered with GPhC on 1 September 2019, under the registration number 5039154, was found guilty at Peterlee Magistrate's Court in August 2022. He received an 18-month Community Order, and is subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 5 years, He was also ordered to undertake a period of rehabilitation activity for 40 days. In the remote video linking hearing held on 2 - 3 May, the Fitness to Practise Committee found Arthur's fitness to practise to be currently impaired on grounds of protection of the public and in the wider public interest of declaring and upholding the Standards of the profession and maintaining public confidence in the reputation of the profession. The committee considers this to be a serious conviction for an offence which has included possession of the most serious category of images of sexual abuse of children. It said: "Although Mr Arthur had no direct contact with the children concerned, the nature of the abuse is that it thrives on the demand from those who search for and view the images online. As such, children come to actual harm indirectly through the activity of someone viewing and possession of images of sexual abuse."

The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has welcomed the government's action of publishing 'AI Regulation White Paper' which will regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) system used in pharmacy on Wednesday (29 March). The Association had raised concerns about the risk of patient harm due to inappropriate use of so-called AI to include that seen in some of the pharmacy systems undertaking clinical checks. For some time, it has been receiving concerns from practicing pharmacists describing examples of the potentially detrimental impact of automation and online pharmacy provision on patient safety and pharmacy practice. As a result, it raised these concerns with regulators, Chief Pharmaceutical Officers, and parliamentarians in all four nations of the UK to urge action. It said: "This is required not only to protect patients, but also the frontline pharmacists who could be blamed for potential harm caused by inappropriate use of so called 'AI' systems implemented by their employer." The PDA therefore, welcomes the announcement from the UK government that they intend to strengthen regulation of such technology, empowering existing regulators to come up with tailored, context-specific approaches that suit the way AI is actually being used in their sectors; this will include pharmacy.

Individuals who took LSD were said to "trip out" because their hallucinations and other side effects seemed to transport them to an alternate reality. This reality was full of unexpected visions and experiences that, in some cases, caused harm to the person in real life. Not only was their conscious thought affected, the resulting actions often resulted in the person's physical death.

Individuals who took LSD were said to "trip out" because their hallucinations and other side effects seemed to transport them to an alternate reality. This reality was full of unexpected visions and experiences that, in some cases, caused harm to the person in real life. Not only was their conscious thought affected, the resulting actions often resulted in the person's physical death.

Researcher, Dr. Philip Sanford Zeskind, and his team have found a method to find out whether a new born baby suffers from complications of the nervous system due to prenatal drug. Check out our blog to learn about how drugs can harms more on pregnancy.

Researcher, Dr. Philip Sanford Zeskind, and his team have found a method to find out whether a new born baby suffers from complications of the nervous system due to prenatal drug. Check out our blog to learn about how drugs can harms more on pregnancy.

E-cigarettes are safer than normal cigarettes and it's much less dangerous than smoking normal cigarettes. Learn about the harmful effects of E-Cigarettes and what scientists have to say about the Carcinogens in e-Cigs. Read our latest blog on to find out more!

E-cigarettes are safer than normal cigarettes and it's much less dangerous than smoking normal cigarettes. Learn about the harmful effects of E-Cigarettes and what scientists have to say about the Carcinogens in e-Cigs. Read our latest blog on to find out more!

The Home Affairs Committee has called upon the government to revise its current drug policy, moving away from the exclusive 'abstinence only' approach towards a more practical strategy that highlights harm reduction. The HAC's recommendations also include the introduction of a national naloxone programme in England, with community pharmacies playing a central role in facilitating access. The committee published its comprehensive report on August 31, with key recommendations, including the 'urgent' reclassification of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic research; a pilot safe consumption facility program (long resisted by the Westminster Government despite Scottish lobbying); and enhanced provision and research on cannabis-based medicinal products (CBPMs). The report urged the establishment of a national naloxone programme in England, aligning with devolved nations. It also highlighted the role of community pharmacists and peer initiatives for effective distribution and administration. Furthermore, the report emphasises enhanced naloxone distribution for prison leavers. Naloxone is a medication capable of rapidly reversing heroin or methadone overdoses, potentially saving lives.

Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the Royal College of General Practitioners in Scotland hosted an event celebrating the collaborative work of the health professions and policy makers in Scotland on reducing the environmental harm from prescribing and medicines use. To share priorities for the Scottish Government, Alpana Mair, Head of Effective Therapeutics and Prescribing spoke and National Clinical Director Jason Leitch appeared virtually. Gillian MacKay MSP, Scottish Greens spokesperson for Health and Social Care also joined in-person. Medicines account for around 25% of the NHS's carbon emissions and have an ecological impact when they enter our wastewater system or our rivers and oceans. Tackling the impact of prescribing will be a key part of meeting the ambition of a net zero NHS Scotland by 2040 at the latest. Together, RCGP Scotland and RPS have held two roundtable events on sustainable prescribing, and in June 2022, released a joint statement calling for a wide range of actions, which was signed by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Anaesthetists, the College of Radiographers, Royal College of Nursing, Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Continuing the work of RPS at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, the event aims to mark an opportunity for health professionals and decision makers alike to join a global movement of sustainability in healthcare, and pledge to continue the important work of cutting the climate impact of medicine use while maintaining the highest level of patient care and safety.

Many of us drink alcohol on a regular basis, and when it comes to the weekend many of us have been known to overindulge a little. For the most part we understand the dangers of alcohol. We have an understanding that it can damage our liver, exacerbate mental health conditions and lead to addiction, with private alcohol treatment one of the few pathways to recovery. However, there are also many other effects that we may not be quite as familiar with, but it is important to know about them, particularly if you are a heavy drinker. Among some of the more common effects you may not be aware of, include… Disruption of REM Sleep Often we think alcohol gives us a better night's sleep, knocking us out for the count. However, while it does aid falling asleep, the quality of that sleep is significantly harmed. It disrupts the normal sleep cycle by reducing the time spent in rapid eye movement sleep, a stage that is important for memory consolidation and cognitive function. This sleep is less restorative and is why we often feel groggy and tired the following day.

Trust leaders involved in the New Hospital Programme (NHP) have warned that further delays in the government scheme will lead to more patient harm, disappointment among staff, and higher costs for taxpayers. According to NHS Providers, delays in the government scheme that promised 40 new hospitals in England by 2030 are draining millions of pounds from scarce NHS funds every month. Some trusts are compelled to spend over £1 million a month from their under-pressure budgets due to spiraling cost pressures, on-hold building projects, and the bill for having to patch up deteriorating sites. While there has been some progress over the past year, trust leaders remain apprehensive that "uncertainty over funding and shifting timetables risks putting their promised buildings further out of reach."

When treating ear infections in the middle ear, several alternatives are available. first, consult a doctor for his opinion. The doctor will most likely prescribe antibiotics and pain killers. These will have a slow effect, and are harmful to the body in large doses. Some might try homeopathic therapy such as garlic oil or warm olive oil. One alternative which is new in the market is the Eardoc, a natural non-invasive device to treat the fluid in the ear and cure the infection. The Eardoc offers a quick relief and is easy to use.

Given the times that we live in these days we have to be conscious about the things that we use because even the products that are deemed to be 'all-natural' or 'non-toxic' are actually quite dangerous and contain harmful compounds. Given below is a list of five common things, in random order that we use on a daily basis and are surprisingly highly toxic in nature -

When treating ear infections in the middle ear, several alternatives are available. first, consult a doctor for his opinion. The doctor will most likely prescribe antibiotics and pain killers. These will have a slow effect, and are harmful to the body in large doses. Some might try homeopathic therapy such as garlic oil or warm olive oil. One alternative which is new in the market is the Eardoc, a natural non-invasive device to treat the fluid in the ear and cure the infection. The Eardoc offers a quick relief and is easy to use.

Antioxidants are shield for our body. They protect us from the harmful diseases like cancers, aging etc. they are very important in human life. Antioxidant helps to keep all the parts of the body fit and normal. Due to the free radicals you might suffer fro health issues but having a good diet rich in antioxidants and regular exercise will keep you healthy. 1. Cell destruction caused by the free radicals is prevented by Antioxidants. The electrons and other molecules are taken away and damaged by the free radicals which are unstable. And this causes to have many diseases.

People get addicted to various types of habits in life including watching TV, playing PC games or partying. However, hardly anything can be as harmful as smoking cigar or any nicotine based substance.

When treating ear infections in the middle ear, several alternatives are available. first, consult a doctor for his opinion. The doctor will most likely prescribe antibiotics and pain killers. These will have a slow effect, and are harmful to the body in large doses. Some might try homeopathic therapy such as garlic oil or warm olive oil. One alternative which is new in the market is the Eardoc, a natural non-invasive device to treat the fluid in the ear and cure the infection. The Eardoc offers a quick relief and is easy to use.