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    Long NHS waits meaning many with long Covid becoming desperate

    by Nic Paton 17 May 2022
    by Nic Paton 17 May 2022

    A charity has seen an increase in long Covid sufferers accessing its resources and calling its helpline, as NHS waits rise.

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    ‘Gulf War Syndrome’ caused by release of nerve agent sarin, researchers conclude

    by Nic Paton 13 May 2022
    by Nic Paton 13 May 2022

    The mystery of ‘Gulf War Syndrome’, the often debilitating, chronic and multi-symptom illnesses among military personnel, may have been solved.

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    Omicron half as likely to lead to long Covid among double jabbed

    by Nic Paton 6 May 2022
    by Nic Paton 6 May 2022

    People double-jabbed against Covid-19 have been half as likely to report long Covid following an omicron infection of the virus versus the previously dominant delta variant.

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    NHS staff ill with long Covid complain of being forced back to work

    by Nic Paton 3 May 2022
    by Nic Paton 3 May 2022

    NHS staff with long Covid feel pressured to return to work before they’re fully recovered, according to Unison.

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    Prioritise exercise to manage osteoarthritis, says NICE

    by Nic Paton 29 Apr 2022
    by Nic Paton 29 Apr 2022

    Exercise has an important role to play in helping people to manage osteoarthritis, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has emphasised.

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    SOM issues neurodiversity guide for occupational health practitioners

    by Nic Paton 11 Apr 2022
    by Nic Paton 11 Apr 2022

    The Society of Occupational Medicine has published a guide for occupational health practitioners on managing and supporting neurodiverse employees

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    OH’s leadership being seen as critical to managing long Covid

    by Nic Paton 8 Apr 2022
    by Nic Paton 8 Apr 2022

    The latest annual workplace health snapshot from the CIPD has shown employers could still be thinking more strategically about health and work.  

    • Coronavirus
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    Warning of heightened blood clot risk for six months post Covid

    by Nic Paton 8 Apr 2022
    by Nic Paton 8 Apr 2022

    People who have had Covid-19 may be at increased risk of developing serious blood clots for six months following their infection.

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    How HS2 and IPRS put musculoskeletal health at heart of Covid response

    by Nic Paton 31 Mar 2022
    by Nic Paton 31 Mar 2022

    The innovative response taken by HS2 and provider IPRS Health led to it winning ‘Best musculoskeletal initiative’ in last year’s Occupational Health & Wellbeing Awards.

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    NHS programme reduces Type 2 diabetes diagnoses by 7%

    by Nic Paton 28 Mar 2022
    by Nic Paton 28 Mar 2022

    The NHS’s Diabetes Prevention Programme reduced new diagnoses of Type 2 diabetes in England by 7% between 2018 and 2019.

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    A third of Britons face obesity postcode lottery, says royal college

    by Nic Paton 7 Mar 2022
    by Nic Paton 7 Mar 2022

    A third of the country does not have access to obesity treatment, despite weight having become a growing issue during...

    • Fit for Work
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    OH urged to take a lead on supporting obesity in the workplace

    by Nic Paton 4 Mar 2022
    by Nic Paton 4 Mar 2022

    Occupational health professionals need to be proactive in supporting workers living with obesity to remain in work.

    • Disability
    • Health and safety
    • Sickness absence management

    Warning of hearing loss among young people

    by Nic Paton 4 Mar 2022
    by Nic Paton 4 Mar 2022

    More than one billion people aged 12 to 35 risk losing their hearing because of prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music.

    • Fit for Work
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    Some diabetes drugs can protect against heart failure

    by Nic Paton 21 Feb 2022
    by Nic Paton 21 Feb 2022

    Some diabetes medications could also protect people living with Type 2 diabetes from serious heart complications, a study has suggested....

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    Vaccination can reduce chances of developing long Covid

    by Nic Paton 18 Feb 2022
    by Nic Paton 18 Feb 2022

    People who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 are less likely to develop long Covid after catching the virus, a review...

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