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Weight rebounds rapidly after stopping Wegovy and Ozempic, study finds Patients regain 60% of weight lost on GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs within a year of stopping treatment, according to a systematic review by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

Patients regain 60% of weight lost on GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs within a year of stopping treatment, according to a systematic review by researchers at @cam.ac.uk

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Doctors' pay fell further than public sector average over 14 years, BMJ reveals Doctors' earnings have fallen more steeply in real terms than the public sector average between 2011 and 2025, according to new research a think tank has revealed.

Doctors' pay fell further than the public sector average over a 14-year period, The BMJ
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Rabies death prompts call for more extensive patient travel history checks A coroner is calling for an urgent review of clinical guidelines on travel history assessment following the death of a woman from rabies contracted abroad.

The death of a woman from rabies contracted abroad has prompted a call for doctors to carry out more extensive patient travel history checks #doctors #NHS #rabies www.doctors.net.uk/news/rabies-...

Alzheimer's decline progresses up to 20 times faster in women with Parkinson's-related protein Alzheimer's-related brain changes progressed up to 20 times faster in women who also had abnormal levels of a Parkinson's-related protein.

Alzheimer's-related brain changes progressed up to 20 times faster in women who also had abnormal levels of a Parkinson's-related protein, say researchers who did not find the same pattern in men #doctors #alzheimers www.doctors.net.uk/news/alzheim...

'No evidence ADHD is overdiagnosed' – 'alarmist' narrative could deny patients care, say experts There is no evidence that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is overdiagnosed in the UK and the condition could even be underdiagnosed, a team of experts has said.

There is no evidence that ADHD is overdiagnosed in the UK and the condition could even be underdiagnosed, a team of experts has said #doctors #NHS #ADHD www.doctors.net.uk/news/no-evid...

NHS sets corridor care definition and orders trusts to publish data The NHS has now officially defined corridor care as part of a move to force hospital trusts to collect and publish data on it.

The NHS has now officially defined corridor care as part of a move to force hospital trusts to collect and publish monthly data on it #NHS #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/nhs-set...

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Professor Peter Hindmarsh, whose expert testimony helped convict nurse Lucy Letby of murdering babies, was under investigation by the GMC during the trial – but the jury was never informed

We explain what happened and why it matters #doctors #lucyletby

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Breast cancer cases set to rise 55% globally by 2050 - more than a quarter due to lifestyle Annual global cases of breast cancer are projected to rise from 2.3 million in 2023 to 3.56 million by 2050 – a surge of almost 55%, found a major analysis in *The Lancet Oncology*.

Annual global cases of breast cancer are projected to rise from 2.3 million in 2023 to 3.56 million by 2050 – a surge of almost 55%, found a major analysis in The Lancet Oncology

More than a quarter are linked to six modifiable lifestyle changes #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/breast-...

AI tool cuts antidepressant drop-out rates by 40%, trial finds A new AI-based tool that personalises antidepressant treatment has significantly reduced the number of people discontinuing their medication, according to results from an international clinical trial.

A new AI-based tool that personalises antidepressant treatment has significantly reduced the number of people discontinuing their medication, according to results from an international clinical trial #doctors #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/ai-tool...

Largest study yet confirms that weight loss jabs can prevent and treat addiction Weight loss jabs, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide may help reduce the risk of addiction to a range of substances including alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, nicotine, and opioids, a large US study has…

The largest study yet confirms that weight loss jabs can prevent and treat addiction #doctors #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/largest...

Four-year-old's death prompts national safety review of hospital crash trolleys A coroner has issued an urgent safety warning to every health board in Wales after a critical delay in finding adrenaline during the attempted resuscitation of a four-year-old girl who later died.

A coroner has issued an urgent safety warning after a critical delay in finding adrenaline during the attempted resuscitation of a four-year-old girl who later died #doctors #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/four-ye...

Private cancer treatment surges as NHS cancer waits persist An increasing number of patients in the UK appear to be opting for private healthcare for their cancer treatment, figures suggest.

An increasing number of patients are opting for private healthcare for cancer treatment as NHS waiting list persist #doctors #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/private...

Containing a measles outbreak is nearly impossible. Now what? With vaccination levels well below those needed for herd immunity, outbreaks are lasting longer and becoming more dangerous, not just for the most vulnerable

With vaccination levels well below those needed for herd immunity, outbreaks are lasting longer and becoming far more dangerous – and not just for the most vulnerable

Doctors.net.uk examines the efforts to turn the tide

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Review of non-medical staff carrying out duties formerly restricted to psychiatrists The role, responsibilities and training of some non-medical staff in mental health care are being reviewed by a medical college after concerns were raised by resident doctors.

There will be a review of non-medical staff carrying out duties formerly restricted to psychiatrists #doctors #NHS #psychiatry www.doctors.net.uk/news/review-...

Spring Statement: Health leaders warn of service and staffing cuts as NHS faces tough finances The NHS has warned of severe financial pressure and potential cuts to services following today's Spring Statement, which contained no new funding despite mounting cost pressures from pay awards,…

Spring Statement: Health leaders warn of service and staffing cuts as NHS faces tough finances #doctors #NHS #springstatement www.doctors.net.uk/news/spring-...

ICBs impose additional barriers to weight loss drugs despite national guidance Some integrated care boards are placing additional restrictions on GP prescribing of weight-loss jab Mounjaro above that set nationally.

ICBs are imposing additional barriers to weight loss drug prescribing despite call to increase access to GLP-1s, an investigation has found #doctors #GPs #NHS #weightlossdrugs www.doctors.net.uk/news/icbs-im...

'This cycle must stop': Six systemic failures in maternity care found in government investigation An interim report published by Baroness Amos as part of her National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation found deep-rooted issues across the NHS and a system that “is not working for women, babies…

'This cycle must stop': Six systemic failures in maternity care found in government investigation #doctors #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/this-cy...

Decade-long search for new premises nears end for overcrowded GP surgery A GP surgery operating in a building far too small for its patient list may finally find a new home after more than a decade of searching – highlighting a crisis affecting practices across England…

A decade-long search for new premises nears the end for a overcrowded GP surgery #doctors #GPs #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/decade-...

More than half of GPs lack complete pension records, BMA warns More than half of GPs whose pension records should be up to date are still missing vital information, which could prevent them taking on extra work, the British Medical Association has said.

More than half of GPs lack complete pension records, @bma.org.uk warns #doctors #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/more-th...

Sugar solution should be routinely used for newborn pain relief during blood tests, Cochrane review finds Administering sucrose to newborn babies can provide effective pain relief during venepuncture and other common hospital needle procedures, a new Cochrane review has found.

A sugar solution should be routinely used for newborn pain relief during blood tests, Cochrane review finds #doctors #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/sugar-s...

Six things every doctor needs to know about using AI scribes Use of AI-based ambient listening tools is rising sharply in medicine, but research on their benefits and training about best practice are still sparse

Here are six things every doctor needs to know about AI scribes #doctors #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/six-thi...

Almost a third of exhausted doctors have cried at work, research finds Almost a third of doctors in Scotland have cried at work in the past three months, giving a warning sign of a system under “severe strain”, a medical professionals’ organisation has warned.

Almost a third of exhausted doctors have cried at work, research finds #doctors #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/almost-a-third-of-exhausted-doctors-have-cried-at-work-research-finds

Fewer female surgeons than male surgeons named David in one specialty in private hospitals Just 6.2% of surgeons working in private hospitals are women – and in one specialty, there are fewer female consultants than male surgeons named David.

Just 6.2% of surgeons working in private hospitals are women – and in one specialty, there are fewer female consultants than male surgeons named David #doctors #surgeons #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/fewer-female-surgeons-than-male-surgeons-named-david-in-one-specialty-in-private-hospitals

PAs in anaesthesia training pause lifted, but college warns against rapid expansion The Royal College of Anaesthetists has announced it will allow departments to resume recruiting physician assistants in anaesthesia following a two-year pause but warns against rapid expansion of…

The pause on training anaesthesia assistants has been lifted, but the RCoA warns against rapid expansion of the jobs #doctors #NHS #anaesthetists

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Spina bifida trial: Stem cell therapy achieves 100% reversal of brain damage Stem cell therapy performed while babies are still in the uterus could help reverse brain abnormalities associated with spina bifida, according to new research from the University of California.

Stem cell therapy in the womb reversed brain abnormalities from spina bifida in 100% of the six babies in a groundbreaking trial by @uofcalifornia.bsky.social

#doctors #StemCellTherapy #SpinaBifida
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Doctor who filmed colleagues with hidden cameras struck off A locum anaesthetist who installed hidden cameras in hospital accommodation to secretly film his colleagues has been struck off the medical register.

A doctor who installed hidden cameras in hospital accommodation to secretly film his colleagues has been struck off #NHS #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/doctor-who-filmed-colleagues-with-hidden-cameras-struck-off

Only a third of GPs likely to become partner Fewer than a third of GPs said they are likely to consider becoming a partner – prompting the Royal College of General Practitioners to warn again that falling numbers could threaten the future of…

Fewer than a third of GPs said they are likely to consider becoming a partner – prompting the @rcphysicians.bsky.social to warn again that falling numbers could threaten the future of the partnership model #doctors #GPs #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/only-a-third-of-gps-likely-to-become-partner

Fewer than half of adults taking up NHS shingles vaccine, experts warn Fewer than half of adults are taking up their NHS shingles vaccine, new data reveals.

Fewer than half of adults taking up NHS shingles vaccine, experts have warned #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/fewer-than-half-of-adults-taking-up-nhs-shingles-vaccine-experts-warn

New diabetes pill outperforms current tablet option in weight loss and blood sugar control Researchers have suggested a new once-a-day pill offers an “important advancement” in type 2 diabetes care over existing medication.

A new diabetes pill outperforms oral semaglutide in weight loss and blood sugar control, research suggests #doctors #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/new-diabetes-pill-outperforms-oral-semaglutide-in-weight-loss-and-blood-sugar-control

BMA reject government's 'unsafe' same-day GP appointment plans England's GP leaders have overwhelmingly rejected government plans to impose unlimited same-day appointments, warning the changes could reduce face-to-face time with patients and push general…

The BMA have voted to overwhelmingly reject the government's "unsafe'" same-day GP appointment plans @bma.org.uk #doctors #GPs #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/bma-reject-government-s-unsafe-same-day-gp-appointment-plans