Asbestos: How to Eliminate Asbestos-related Diseases

When handled, asbestos can separate into microscopic-size particles that remain in the air and are easily inhaled. Persons occupationally exposed to asbestos have developed several types of life-threatening diseases, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The Last Hours of Living: Two Roads to Death

This is the fourth article in a series of compilations entitled: 'The Last Hours of Living'. This article is mainly targeted at healthcare professionals as it contains practical advice for clinicians in charge of providing care to people in the final hours of life. It discusses the Two Roads to Death and the role of the hospital and community clinician.

How Oversea Trained Dentists Can Live and Work in the UK

NHS organizations may want to recruit foreign-trained dentists and dental care professionals. This article discusses how dentists trained outside the UK can live and work in the UK. All oversea dentists and dental care workers must be assessed before they can work in the UK.

Animal Bites: Key Facts You Should Know

Animal bites pose a major public health problem in children and adults worldwide. The health impacts of animal bites are dependent on the type and health of the animal species, the size and health of the bitten person, and accessibility to appropriate health care.

How Oversea Trained Allied Health Professionals Can Live and Work in the UK

Anyone wanting to work in the UK as an allied health professional must register with the Health and Care Professions Council. The allied health professions cover a broad range of careers such as podiatry, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. A career in the allied health professions makes you highly employable, allows you to help people every day and gives you the flexibility to live and work anywhere.

Immigration Application Process - The UK Points-Based System for Foreign Medical and Allied Health Students and Workers

The UK immigration points-based system is the process used to manage applications by individuals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland wishing to work, train or study in the UK.

UK Immigration Rules for Foreign Trained Graduates of Medicine and Allied Health Professions

This article is a guide for internationally trained graduates of medical and allied courses (doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, lab scientists, etc) who intend to migrate and work in the United Kingdom. This information summarises some of the main points relating to immigration rules. For the full and latest official information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) website.

Body Changes in the Last Hours and Days of Life (Advice for Patients, Families, Carers)

This is the third article in 'The Last Hours of Living' series for people who are approaching the end of their life, for their families and for their carers. Some parts of it may also be useful for professionals who are caring for someone who is dying, or people who want to plan in advance for their own end of life care.

Tuberculosis - Symptoms, Treatment and Key Facts

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.

Eating Almonds, Dark Chocolate Every Day May Improve Lipid Profile

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – Incorporating almonds, dark chocolate, and cocoa into a healthy diet may help reduce a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD).

Medical Council of Canada Phase Out the MCCEE for Easier Entry of Foreign Doctors into Canada

Canada is a country located in the northern part of North America, and a lot of foreign-trained medical graduates dream of migrating there to start a better life for themselves and their families. Canada is not only developed, but the country also ranks among the world's highest in international measurements of government transparency, civil liberties, quality of life, economic freedom, and education.

The 3 CAN Steps to Healthier Eating

Make nutritious foods convenient, attractive and normal, research suggests
To succeed at the diet game, research published in 2015 suggests a "CAN"-do attitude may be more helpful than relying on willpower or education.

UK Tier 2 Visa Cap Exemption for Foreign Doctors and Nurses

The UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office changes from 6 July 2018 means that non-EU doctors and nurses are currently exempt from the UK Tier 2 visa cap. This also makes it much easier for other skilled level people to enter the UK. As part of long-term government plans for the NHS, there will be no restriction on the number of foreign doctors and nurses that can be hired from outside the European Union (EU) via the Tier 2 visa route.

Preparing for the Last Hours of Life (Advice for Patients, Families, Carers)

This is the second of a series of articles for people who are approaching the end of their life, for their families and for their carers. Some parts of it may also be useful for professionals who are caring for someone who is dying, or people who want to plan in advance for their own end of life care.

Computer Addiction and Internet Addiction Disorder

Do you stay up late at night using the internet? Are you grumpy or anxious when you can’t log on? Do you need to use the internet to feel satisfied? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be suffering from internet addiction.

Introduction to the Last Hours of Living: Practical Advice for Patients, Families and Carers

This article is the first of a series for people who are approaching the end of their life, for their families and for their carers. Some parts of it may also be useful for professionals who are caring for someone who is dying, or people who want to plan in advance for their own end of life care.