May 15, 2020 Covid-19 changes to NHS services may lead to worsening health inequalities The decision to suspend non-urgent services at NHS hospitals in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will lead to worsening health inequalities, according to researchers. They argue that restrictions on non-urgent clinical services such as gynaecology, sexual health and paediatrics coupled with a decline in A&E attendances will disproportionately affect marginalised and vulnerable groups, such as […]
May 14, 2020 Compression stockings unnecessary following surgery, research shows The risk of blood clots following surgery is the same whether patients wear compression stockings or not, a new trial has found. The trial was led by Imperial College London and involved patients at seven hospital trusts across the UK, including Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals. The researchers found that patients at medium to […]