Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common life-threatening genetic disorder among people of African heritage. Each year, over 300,000 children are born with SCD, and many of them do not have access to adequate care to prevent painful crises and prolong their life. Here, we aim to highlight the most effective low cost, preventive interventions in SCD, and help our readers stay up to date on guidance.

ESMO Congress 2022, the world's premier congress in medical oncology is happening this year in Paris, France from 9th - 13th September 2022. Join the ESMO Congress 2022 Group on MedShr to share conference highlights and to discuss real clinical cases throughout and after the congress.

The most fascinating cases posted on MedShr in 2021 chosen by our clinical team.

On World Health Day 2021, MedShr is delighted to announce the launch of our new Global Health Programme, connecting over 1.5 million healthcare professionals in 190 countries. Find out more here.

https://letsbeatcovid.net/ is now supplying anonymous data to the NHS through Project OASIS and has assessed to the NHS Digital Health Technology Standard

This analysis of COVID-19 deaths in NHS workers looks at mortality in healthcare professionals in the UK.

A quick guide on how to fit check and store your FFP mask

Data from Wuhan shows very poor outcomes from in hospital cardiac arrest - only 2.9% survival to 30 days, 0.7% with good neurological outcome.

Multiple mechanisms are available to re-sterilise and re-use N95 masks

Why should doctors, nurses and HCPs wear FFP and not surgical masks?

Douglas Isles has produced a simple, reductive model that forecasts COVID-19 deaths

WHO review the data on droplet and airborne COVID-19 transmission

Germany supports EU neighbours with ITU transfers

With returning to medicine under the spotlight this insightful article from Dr Rachel Rummery, HEE Clinical Lead for Return to Practice

Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling suggest the restrictions will have to last much longer.