Blood Iron Test Comparison
Review of different types of blood iron tests and kits available in the UK
NHS
UK National Health Service, publicly funded healthcare system in England
We work with NHS Improvement to act as a single organisation to better support the NHS to deliver improved care for patients.
NHS England is increasing transparency in the NHS and improving services for patients.
We work with NHS staff, patients, stakeholders and the public to improve the health outcomes for people in England.
We are responsible for the stewardship of £99 billion of public funds to provide comprehensive health and care services available to all, where there is clinical need and regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
We are custodians of the values of the NHS Constitution, committed to putting patients at the heart of everything we do, promoting transparency and accountability of our work to citizens, and ensuring the most efficient, fair and inclusive use of finite taxpayer resources.
Visit website: https://www.nhs.uk/
Details last updated 04-Feb-2019
NHS is also referenced in the following:
Deep Medicine
In Deep Medicine, leading physician Eric Topol reveals how artificial intelligence can help
NHS Blog Posts
05-Mar-2019
19-Apr-2018
Inequality and Threat
A look at the risk of inequality between rich and poor being polarised to extreme
13-Dec-2016
All round health trackers for under £100
A review of 3 leading fitness bands and how the monitor activity, sleep and inactivity
30-Nov-2015
Increasing HDL cholesterol level without increasing body fat percentage
Health tips aren't a "one size fits all" solution
03-Nov-2014
NICE will have to approve all one-off interventions as life expectancy increases
What to do when quality-adjusted life years could mean many, many years?
NHS Creations
NHS vitamins and minerals information
Between October and early March we don't get any vitamin D from sunlight
Eatwell Guide
How much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet
People at NHS
Alex Bailey
Consultant psychiatrist & Director Of Medical Education at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Giuseppe Maltese
Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals.
Jonathan Valabhji
Consultant Diabetologist at St Mary’s Hospital and National Clinical Director for Obesity and Diabetes at NHS England.
Matt Kearney
Programme Director at UCLPartners AHSN. Former National Clinical Director for CVD Prevention at NHS England.
NHS News
Alcohol-related deaths in England surged by 42% in just four years
BBC - 19-Dec-2024Experts urge urgent action, citing Scotland's minimum pricing policy as a solution
Public support for AI in healthcare: A fine balance
Independent - 03-Dec-2024Most support sharing health data for AI, but concerns over privacy and human contact persist
Open Bionics has secured £600,000 in funding funding for accessible prosthetics
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) - 12-Nov-2024Through the NHS, Open Bionics provides its prosthetics to eligible patients across the UK
NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking
BBC - 12-Nov-2024E-cigarettes will also be offered in certain areas as a secondary option
NHS is testing an AI tool, Tortus, to reduce doctors’ administrative tasks
Independent - 11-Nov-2024Early tests show Tortus can accurately filter out background noise and focus on relevant information
NHS brings lung cancer screening to local places like supermarkets
BBC - 08-Nov-2024Experts believe expanding this initiative could help save more lives
UK launches world’s first early warning system for faster pandemic detection
Innovation News Network - 06-Nov-2024The system will use genetic testing to identify infections quickly
Genetic testing offers hope for safer cancer treatments
Genomics England - 04-Nov-2024Tailored drug dosing could reduce harmful reactions for cancer patients
NHS rejects funding for new Alzheimer's drug due to small benefit, high cost
BBC - 23-Oct-2024The drug 'donanemab' remains available for private treatment in England
NHS app offers at-home health checks for better healthcare access
UKAuthority - 04-Sep-2024Modernized process for easy and personalized approach to take control of health
UK invests £400M to accelerate development of life-saving medicines
Independent - 28-Aug-2024New clinical trial hubs to improve patient access to innovative treatments
Gene-editing offers NHS patients potential cure for beta thalassemia
BBC - 08-Aug-2024This revolutionary treatment could eliminate the need for lifelong blood transfusions
Artificial Intelligence could transform NHS healthcare but comes with risks
BBC - 07-Aug-2024Regulation is essential to ensure patient safety and data protection
New blood test for over-40s could transform UK healthcare by detecting 200 diseases early
The Telegraph - 04-Aug-2024Proposed test costs £230 each, promising significant economic & health benefits
NHS offers novel gene therapy for haemophilia B, potentially curing patients
BBC - 27-Jun-2024The therapy is initially available at eight centers across the UK
NHS to launch first AI-run physiotherapy clinic to cut waiting times
The Guardian - 09-Jun-2024Initial trials show promising results with improved symptoms and reduced waiting
Artificial pancreas technology approved to improve type 1 diabetes management in England
BBC - 02-Apr-2024Technology automates insulin delivery, offering better blood sugar control
AI tool demonstrates potential to improve early breast cancer detection
BBC - 21-Mar-2024In an NHS trial, the system successfully identified cancers missed by human doctors
No more pills! NHS approves wearable pump for 24-hour drug delivery
BBC - 16-Feb-2024Portable Produodopa pump delivers steady medication, offering ease & relief for Parkinson's sufferers
Thousands of young lives are cut short each year by heart disease in England
Sky News - 22-Jan-2024Death rate reached 80 per 100,000 people in 2022, the highest since 2011
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