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Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain Management
Medical cannabis is beneficial for many patients living with chronic pain and muscle stiffness, yet accessing it in the UK remains difficult.

Why Is the HRT Shortage a Concern?
Many HRT medications are currently unavailable for a large number of patients. Why does the shortage matter, and what is the impact on patients?

Cancer Care Milestones
Early cancer diagnoses and cancer check referrals have both increased in the past 12 months as the NHS makes up for lost time.

Battling Climate Anxiety
Climate change has led to a rise in eco-anxiety, especially amongst well-informed young people who feel powerless in the face of the crisis.

PTSD from the ICU
New research has revealed a high prevalence of PTSD in the families of people who have spent time in the ICU with COVID-19.

Hospitality’s Mental Health Crisis
COVID restrictions may be over, but a new range of challenges are placing hospitality workers’ mental health on the line.

NHS Adoption of Award-Winning Digital Solutions
Winners of the second phase of the Digital Health Partnership Award are set to accelerate NHS adoption of digital health technologies.

NHS Waiting Lists Drive Private Medical Treatment Boom
Spending on private healthcare is rising due to immense NHS waiting times. Will the trend continue amidst the cost of living crisis?

Deepfake Dangers in the Metaverse
Deepfake footage of celebrities and politicians has become increasingly prevalent online. What risks may this technology carry into the metaverse?

Volunteer Vaccinators Provide Permanent NHS Workforce Boost
More than 11,000 people have decided to join the NHS workforce on a permanent basis having spent months as volunteer vaccinators.