Common Blood Pressure Medication May Cause Persistent Two-Month Dry Cough, Warns Doctor Thursday, May 15, 2025 lisinopril aceinhibitor hypertension cough sideeffects bloodpressure heartfailure nhs medication kidneyprotection A widely prescribed medication in the UK, lisinopril, used primarily to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, may cause a persistent dry cough lasting up to two months or longer, according to Dr. Suraj Kukadia, also … Read More
Thousands of Attacks on Gloucester Hospital Staff Highlight Urgent Need for Safety Measures Monday, May 12, 2025 violence hospital safety gloucestershire staff patients security cameras de-escalation nhs Over the past three years, staff at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital have faced nearly 3,300 attacks from patients, alongside hundreds of violent incidents between staff members themselves. The hospital has recorded 127 … Read More
Push to Halve Senior Health Board Roles as Gloucestershire Plans to Merge with Neighboring Counties Friday, May 9, 2025 gloucestershire healthcare integratedcare icb nhs restructure mergers cuts leadership healthservices Gloucestershire’s health authorities are preparing for significant changes that could reduce non-clinical staff roles amid plans to merge with neighboring counties. A national framework has been introduced outlining how … Read More
Reduce Risk of High Cholesterol with NHS-Recommended Exercise Friday, May 9, 2025 cholesterol exercise nhs heart diet britishheartfoundation statins smoking health ageing As we age, the risk of high cholesterol increases, particularly for those over 50. Excess cholesterol in the blood can clog arteries, raising the chances of heart disease and stroke. Fortunately, there are effective steps you … Read More
Hospital Chiefs Accused of Dishonesty and Misleading Public Amid Phlebotomist Pay Dispute Thursday, May 8, 2025 phlebotomists paydispute nhs jobevaluation strike gloucestershire union trustmanagement healthcare dispute Hospital chiefs at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are facing serious accusations of dishonesty and misleading the public amid an ongoing pay dispute involving phlebotomists. More than 20 staff members, … Read More
TV Doctor Urges Those Over 40 to Invest in £15 'Lifesaving' Blood Pressure Monitor Monday, May 5, 2025 tv doctor blood pressure hypertension health nhs monitor silent killer heart stroke prevention Dr. Amir Khan, a familiar face on ITV’s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, is urging individuals over the age of 40 to seriously consider investing in a £15 blood pressure monitor. According to the NHS doctor, regular … Read More