When it’s time to insert a cannula or take blood, healthcare workers often give quick instructions like “drink lots of water,” “clench your fist,” or “let me just tap the vein.” But how many of these actually help — and how many are just myths passed down in practice? This article breaks down some of […]
Discover the surprising history of 10 Downing Street — the UK Prime Minister’s official residence. Explore its secret rooms, famous visitors, and the real stories behind Britain’s most iconic black door.
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How It All Began The story of the flu vaccine began with a global tragedy — the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, which killed more than 50 million people worldwide. Back then, scientists didn’t know what caused influenza. Many blamed bacteria, particularly Haemophilus influenzae, until repeated failures to reproduce the illness in the lab proved otherwise.
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Nurses are in demand across the world, and the UK, US, Australia, and Canada are four of the most common destinations for international nurses. Each country offers professional opportunities, but they differ in healthcare systems, pay, benefits, climate, housing, and lifestyle. This guide is written to provide a practical comparison to help nurses considering a
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword in healthcare — it is gradually becoming part of the everyday NHS toolkit. One of the most ambitious projects underway is the creation of a new centralised AI Screening Platform (AIR-SP), designed to speed up the early detection of conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and other
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What Is Orforglipron? Orforglipron is a once-daily oral medicine in development for adults with obesity (or overweight with related conditions). Unlike injectable GLP-1 drugs, it’s designed as a pill, potentially lowering barriers to starting and staying on therapy. How It Works (Mode of Action) Orforglipron is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. By activating GLP-1 pathways, it
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In 2025, the UK is witnessing a major shift in how musculoskeletal (MSK) care is delivered, thanks to the introduction of AI-powered physiotherapy clinics. Backed by the NHS and using Flok Health, this new model of care is already demonstrating substantial benefits for patients and healthcare systems. NHS-Backed AI Clinics Now Active Cambridgeshire & PeterboroughIn
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare – from smart prescribing tools to sepsis alerts and decision‑support systems. But did you know AI can also help nurses with reflections, portfolios, and career growth? At HealthworkersBlog, we are offering a FREE 4‑Week AI Masterclass for Nurses, starting 1st August 2025.This masterclass is designed for nurses with
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The stethoscope has been a diagnostic icon since Laennec’s wooden tube in 1816. In the early 2010s, electronic models like the 3M Littmann Model 3200 added on‑board recording, playback, and Bluetooth streaming, paving the way for algorithmic analysis of auscultation signals. As machine‑learning methods matured, a new generation of “AI stethoscopes” emerged, capable of identifying murmurs, arrhythmias,
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For decades, the advice to “complete your antibiotics course” has been repeated like gospel in clinical settings. Nurses reinforce it in discharge plans, pharmacists write it on labels, and doctors mention it in consultations. But is this guidance still evidence-based?The answer: it depends on the infection, the patient, and the antibiotic. Origin of the “Complete
Is “Finish Your Antibiotics Even After Getting Well” correct? Read Post »
