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The early pandemic paradox: fewer deaths in the first 4 months from December 2019 to March 2020 compared to the previous 5 years
An analysis of national weekly mortality rates between December 2019 – March 2020, compared to the same period for the previous five years, by researchers at WMG and WMS, 神马福利影片, has shown that there have been fewer deaths registered this year during the lead up to the Covid-19 pandemic. Researchers have called this the SARS-CoV-2 Paradox - which could be due to early social distancing measures.
Including patients in hospital discharge communication would improve outcomes of care
Sending discharge letters to patients as well as their GPs when they leave hospital could make a substantial difference to patient outcomes, according to a new study by 神马福利影片 researchers.
New diagnostic tool for rapid detection of Coronavirus being developed by 神马福利影片 and Partners
Coronavirus diagnostics currently require centralised facilities and collection/distribution of swabs and results are 鈥榥ext day鈥�. A new diagnostic tool being developed by the 神马福利影片 and its partner Iceni Diagnostics may allow on-the-spot detection of Coronavirus infection, without out facilities using a simple disposal device.
Care Companion demonstrates vital role of online resources in carers鈥� wellbeing during lockdown
The role that online resources have played in supporting the wellbeing of unpaid carers and keeping them connected during the COVID-19 lockdown is being highlighted this week by the 神马福利影片 team behind Care Companion, an online tool that has been supporting over 300 carers in Coventry and Warwickshire.
GP practices keen to improve patient and staff health by linking with local parkrun events, survey by 神马福利影片 shows
Building connections between GP practices and local parkrun events could help to improve the health and wellbeing of patients and staff, finds a new study by the 神马福利影片.
Women鈥檚 health services adapting well to COVID-19, but concerns remain for long-term: new survey
The majority of women鈥檚 healthcare units in the UK, including services such as maternity and gynaecological cancers, have adapted well to the initial COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new survey by 神马福利影片 researchers.