Keith Sleightholm

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Courses, online learning, ProTrainings.uk

New ProTrainings Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) online course now available

We have now launched an new video online course for Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) course at www.prosafeguarding.co.uk. We also offer SOVA through some of our national network of instructors, contact us for more details. This course aims to promote awareness…

Keith Sleightholm
9 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, First Aid at Work, online learning, ProTrainings.uk

Can potassium in bananas cut your stroke risk?

‘More bananas and fewer crisps can help ward off strokes’, the Daily Mail reports, saying a study has found that people with high potassium intake have a 24% reduced risk of stroke. Researchers are also reported to say that lowering…

Keith Sleightholm
9 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, First Aid at Work, online learning, ProTrainings.uk

The health benefits of exposing skin to sunlight may far outweigh the risk of developing skin cancer, according to scientists

Edinburgh University research suggests sunlight helps reduce blood pressure, cutting heart attack and stroke risks and even prolonging life. UV rays were found to release a compound that lowers blood pressure. Researchers said more studies would be carried out to determine…

Keith Sleightholm
8 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, First Aid at Work, Infection Control, ProTrainings.uk

Parasite ‘resistant to malaria drug artemisinin’

New drug-resistant strains of the parasite that causes malaria have been identified by scientists. Researchers found parasites in western Cambodia that are genetically different from other strains around the world. These organisms are able to withstand treatment by artemisinin –…

Keith Sleightholm
5 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, Heath and Safety, ProTrainings.uk, Student First Aid

NHS 111 is the new three-digit telephone service that’s being introduced to improve access to NHS urgent care services

NHS 111 is the new three-digit telephone service that’s being introduced to improve access to NHS urgent care services. Patients can use this number when they need medical help or advice and it’s not urgent enough to call 999. NHS 111…

Keith Sleightholm
4 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, First Aid at Work, online learning, ProTrainings.uk

Brain implant ‘predicts’ epilepsy seizures

A brain implant may be able to predict epilepsy seizures by picking up the early warning signs, a small study suggests. The device uses the brain’s electrical activity to tell patients if their risk of a seizure is high, moderate…

Keith Sleightholm
4 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, First Aid at Work, ProTrainings.uk

The ASPOD facilitates ‘immediate’ aspirin

Research shows that it takes 14 minutes for a chewed soluble tablet to produce maximal platelet inhibition, and a swallowed tablet 26 minutes. Demonstrating that, when chewed, soluble aspirin is the most effective way of accelerating absorption of aspirin…

Keith Sleightholm
1 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, ProTrainings.uk

The science behind immediate aspirin

A summary of the supporting evidence that immediate aspirin really can save lives. There is strong evidence that aspirin, taken during a heart attack, can reduce the size of the thrombus (clot) causing the attack [1,2] and may even cause the platelets…

Keith Sleightholm
1 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, First Aid at Work, ProTrainings.uk, Student First Aid

Fast resting pulse death risk link

Having a fast resting pulse rate, even if you are physically fit, increases death risk, according to a study. Researchers found men with a “high end of normal” resting heart rate of 90 beats per minute had treble the death…

Keith Sleightholm
18 April 2013

50 Plus First Aid, Courses, first aid, First Aid at Work, online learning, ProTrainings.uk, Student First Aid

Dental Emergencies – what to do if you are injured in the mouth

Dental Emergencies can happen at any time by an impact injury in the mouth or face. They can be very painful and have a lot of blood. In this edition of the First Aid Show we talk to a Dentist…

Keith Sleightholm
15 April 2013