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There are currently about 40,000 mobile health apps available for tablets and smartphones, and over 500 health projects worldwide that have a mobile emphasis. That's according to the online health care education portal AlliedHealthWorld.com, which pulled information from a variety of sources around the web to show just how much of a positive impact smartphones can have on our well-being.

When you look around nowadays, doesn't it seem like smartphones are surgically attached to people's hands? Texts, tweets, emails and calls seem to be the only things that people spend their time on.

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The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has reminded community pharmacies (its members) to update their NHS Profile Manager information. Ahead of the NHS contract quarter deadline- 30th June 2023, the committee has urged its members to ensure that their pharmacy's NHS website and Directory of Services (DoS) profile information is kept up-to-date. The Pharmacy Terms of Service requires pharmacy owners to verify profile information at least once per quarter, however the new NHS Profile Manager has been introduced to make the process as quick as possible and it can be done on either a smartphone or computer. PSNC said: "We continue to work with NHS England and the NHS Profile Manager team to make the process as easy as possible and to improve the management tool. Our feedback has led NHS England to automatically set pharmacy opening hours to 'closed' for many bank holidays (however these can be reset to 'open' if required)."

In an announcement following Keir Starmer's and Wes Streeting's visit to a hospital in the East Midlands, Labour Party has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Virgin Media O2 aimed at ensuring every child with type 1 diabetes can access the latest medical technology to better manage diabetes. With the NHS providing patients with type 1 diabetes the option of an 'artificial pancreas' in the next five years to manage insulin levels and Continuous Glucose Monitors launched nearly 2 years ago to monitor children's glucose levels, the initiative aims to address the financial barrier hindering hundreds of families from benefiting from this breakthrough. Labour's plan to provide every child in need a smartphone, facilitating access to modern glucose monitors, aligns with the centre-leftist party's broader vision to harness technology for healthcare transformation. Announcing the partnership in an interview with ITV News, Keir Starmer, Labour Party Leader, highlighted the lack of equitable access to medical advancement amongst patients as "travesty" and "impact of fourteen years of Conservative chaos has had on the NHS", stating:

So, you are still using your old manual toothbrush. But every time you visit a friend's place, you see one of those sleek electric toothbrushes charging in the bathroom. Not to forget the ever-increasing number of these toothbrushes by every other brand in your pharmacy. And there enters the question-Am I missing out on being an oldie toothbrush using my good all-manual tool? Should I now switch to an electric toothbrush? Will the world end if I don't? Here is everything you need to know to help you make that decision. The Benefits of Electric Toothbrushes Superior Cleaning Power A toothbrush is supposed to free your oral cavities from every single pesky particle. That is definitely what an electric-powered toothbrush with its 31,000 strokes and oscillating rotating action will do. Easier on Your Gums Do you ever brush your teeth just a little too hard and end up feeling the aftermath on your gums? Well, that is a thing of the past with an electric toothbrush. It still packs a punch but does so ever-so-gently. Built-in timers for Perfect Brushing You don't have to pull out your phone anymore to see if you are indeed getting that dentist-mandated 2-minute brushing time. The electric toothbrush makes sure of that for you. 4. Motivation and Fun You know you have to brush your teeth, but that does not mean it is always enjoyable, especially for kids. Some of these toothbrushes are equipped with fun little things like lights or smartphone capabilities or modes - to make the process of teeth-brushing a little more bearable. And a little more exciting.