Concerns over medical consultations by phone and video – study

A study of rheumatology patients and clinicians has found that while the majority found phone or video consultations more convenient than face-to-face

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 2, 2021 ~7 min

“Perfect for some but disastrous for others”: Patients and clinicians express concerns over phone and video consultations

A study of rheumatology patients and clinicians has found that while the majority found phone or video consultations more convenient than face-to-face

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 2, 2021 ~7 min


Hospital-acquired COVID-19 tends to be picked up from other patients, not from healthcare workers

The majority of patients who contracted COVID-19 while in hospital did so from other patients rather than from healthcare workers, concludes a new study from

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 24, 2021 ~4 min

Upgrading PPE for staff working on COVID-19 wards cut hospital-acquired infections dramatically

When Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge upgraded its face masks for staff working on COVID-19 wards to filtering face piece 3 (FFP3) respirators, it saw a

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 29, 2021 ~6 min

Proper fit of face masks is more important than material, study suggests

A team of researchers studying the effectiveness of different types of face masks has found that in order to provide the best protection against COVID-19, the

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 11, 2021 ~5 min

Syrian refugee health workers can help Europe cope with COVID-19

Employing displaced Syrian healthcare workers is a “win-win” for both host communities and refugees as it would strengthen national health services and allow

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 16, 2020 ~5 min

Rapid coronavirus test speeds up access to urgent care and will free up beds ahead of winter

First study of SAMBA II devices on hospital wards finds patient time on COVID ‘holding wards’ was almost halved. Researchers say faster tests helped expedite access to life-saving treatments such as organ transplants – and might make all the difference later this year.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 3, 2020 ~6 min

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