Sharp rise in vaping among young adult non-smokers A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate....Read more https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20jeey047xo
New risk scoring system to account for role of chronic illness in post-surgery mortality A research team has created the Comorbid Operative Risk Evaluation (CORE) score to better account for the role chronic illness plays in patient's risk of mortality after operation, allowing surgeons to adjust to patients' pre-existing conditions and more easily determine mortality risk. Read more …New risk scoring system to account for role of chronic illness in post-surgery mortality
NHS Covid booster jab campaign gets under way The NHS autumn booster campaign began on 3 October but Covid vaccines are also available privately....Read more https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55045639
First newborns join screening for 200 rare diseases The new study uses genome sequencing to detect more diseases earlier, when they can still be treated....Read more https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70z8ppjlddo