Jerome Smail

3 weeks ago | hospitalhealthcare.com | Jerome Smail

Timing the use of a commonly prescribed asthma inhaler in the mid-afternoon could lead to improved clinical outcomes, according to new research led by the University of Manchester. The study, published in the journal Thorax, found that a once-daily dose of inhaled beclomethasone was most effective when taken between 3pm and 4pm. The findings suggest that aligning asthma medication with the body’s natural circadian rhythms could enhance its effectiveness without increasing the dose.

4 weeks ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott |Jerome Smail

Timing the use of a commonly prescribed asthma inhaler in the mid-afternoon could lead to improved clinical outcomes, according to new research led by the University of Manchester. The study, published in Thorax, found that a once-daily dose of inhaled beclomethasone was most effective when taken between 3pm and 4pm. The findings suggest that aligning asthma medication with the body’s natural circadian rhythms could enhance its effectiveness without increasing the dose.

4 weeks ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford |Jerome Smail

A new training qualification will equip care leaders with the skills to use cutting-edge technology to improve care, reduce hospital visits and help people live independently in their own homes for longer, according to health and social care secretary Wes Streeting.

1 month ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Jerome Smail

A landlord in Bristol has been fined £6,000 after council officers uncovered 19 breaches of housing regulations during an inspection of a privately rented flat, Bristol Live has reported. The property, located within one of the city’s 12 central wards covered by Bristol City Council’s private rented property licensing scheme, was found to have failed fire safety standards and had not been properly maintained.

1 month ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Jerome Smail

UK housing market activity is likely to be subdued this spring as global economic uncertainty and fragile buyer sentiment continue to weigh on confidence, according to Lucian Cook, head of residential research at Savills. Cook said recent developments in global trade – including escalating tariffs between the US and China – have added to concerns around wealth generation and financial stability, particularly at the top end of the market.