Things in the library 18 May...

Things about journal club...
Tuesday 22 May 1 - 2pm Venue: Education and Skills Centre, F Floor, Grey Lifts.
Paper: "Preschool children who are frequent attenders in emergency departments: an observational study of associated demographics and clinical characteristics."
Journal Club is open to all health professionals and is a fun, informal way of learning to criticise papers and gather evidence to change practice. At each meeting a speaker presents a critical appraisal of a research paper, using a recognised appraisal tool such as CASP.Group members then have an informal discussion to determine whether or not current practice should be altered in light of the presenter's findings...there are drinks & muffins too!

Things about bullying...
The Journal of Medical Internet Research recently published  a study which aims  to systematically review the current evidence examining the association between cyberbullying involvement as victim or perpetrator and self-harm and suicidal behaviors in children and young people (younger than 25 years), and where possible, to meta-analyze data on the associations. 


Things about obesity...
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Obesity launched its inquiry findings 'The current landscape of obesity services' on 15th May 2018. 
Key findings of the report: 

• 88% of people with obesity who took part in the survey have been stigmatised, criticised or abused as a result of their obesity.
• 94% of all respondents believe that there is not enough understanding about the causes of obesity amongst the public, politicians and other stakeholders.
• 42% of people with obesity did not feel comfortable talking to their GP about their obesity.
• More than one third of people with obesity who completed the survey stated that they have not accessed any lifestyle or prevention services. 

The report makes a number of recommendations, including: 

• A national obesity strategy for both adult and childhood obesity should be developed and implemented by the Government, with input from key stakeholders. This should look to strengthen existing services and replicate best practice across the country.
• Obesity/weight management training should be introduced into medical school syllabuses to ensure GPs and other healthcare practitioners feel able and comfortable to raise and discuss a person’s weight, without any stigma or discrimination.
• The Government should implement a 9pm watershed on advertising of food and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt to protect children during family viewing time.
• The Government should lead or support efforts by the clinical community to investigate whether obesity should be classified as a disease in the UK, and what this would mean for the NHS and other services.
• The Government should commission or support the development of a thorough, peer-reviewed cost benefit analysis of earlier intervention and treatment of people with obesity.

Things about FGM...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a clinical handbook on the 'Care of girls and women living with female genital mutilation (FGM)'. The Handbook offers advice on how to: communicate effectively and sensitively with girls who have developed health issues due to FGM; work with patients and families to prevent the practice of FGM; and identify when and where to refer patients who need additional support and care.

Things not about 'that' wedding...

It's very gratifying that the whole country is helping me celebrate my wedding anniversary tomorrow...but if you want a more useful type of bunting have a go at these bunting biscuits!