28th Jun 2019 Friday FiveNew test hope for prostate cancer An experimental new urine test can reveal if men with early prostate cancer will probably need aggressive therapy or can be left untreated but monitored, which current tests cannot do. The prostate urine risk (PUR) test looks for genetic markers to give a more accurate assessment. Prostate cancer is…
28th Jun 2019 OpinionWe’re hiring! This is good news because it means we’re growing with plans for even more growth and development in the coming year. Bringing new people into ZPB is invigorating – we’re excited to welcome new faces and hear their thoughts and ideas. The recruitment process has made us think about what it’s like to…
28th Jun 2019 Friday FiveEuropean vaccine crisis A global survey of attitudes towards science has revealed the scale of the crisis of confidence in vaccines in Europe, showing that only 59% of people in western Europe and 50% in the east think vaccines are safe, compared with 79% worldwide. Around the globe, 84% of people acknowledge that vaccines are…
28th Jun 2019 OpinionThe NHS Confederation’s annual conference and exhibition is a unique experience where health and social care leaders can face shared challenges, find practical solutions, expand their professional network and debate topical issues. 1. MORE OUT OF AREA GP REGISTRATIONS Simon Stevens, chief executive of the NHS England , said the health service would be…