The scourge of ebola in West Africa could become a thing of the past, claims astounding new clinical trials in Guinea. Responding to the outbreak last year, a coalition of scientists, doctors, drug companies and donors worked together to develop and test a new vaccination. Trials took place in villages in Guinea where the virus had
A new study into Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease brought together sufferers of the breathing condition for an afternoon of singing. The study was conducted by Angela Prouse and James Wyatt, two Occupational Therapy students at the University of Northampton’s School of Health. What originally began as a coursework project has grown into a series of
New studies has claim that bipolar disorder can be triggered by having a high IQ during childhood. The long-term project studied a group of 8-year-olds, who were tested again at 22-23, and the results analysed. The study, which was led by University of Glasgow psychiatry professor Daniel Smith, investigated the group for manic traits. Those
The GMC and NMC have jointly announced their guidance on professional duty of candour for doctors, nurses and midwives. The guidance says that doctors, nurses and midwives have a professional duty to be open and honest with patients when things go wrong. It says that they should always report when mistakes are made that have compromised
Athona was delighted to attend and sponsor the annual AIMCAUK gala dinner recently. AIMCAUK is an autonomous, non-profitable and charitable organization. Its prime goal is the welfare of graduates of Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan, who now work in the UK. Tanya Ironmonger of Athona Recruitment is pictured below with Dr Ishfaq Ahmed and Mr Ayaz Asghar, chairman
Dr Louise qualified as a GP in 2014 and has worked in various locum roles around the south west and south east. She is currently on a long-term placement, via Athona, with a community hospital. Here she explains why community hospital medicine works for her. I enjoy seeing new places and experiencing different ways
One of our nominated charities this year is Guide Dogs – and seven Guide Dog puppies dropped into our office recently. Scroll through our album to see the action. Warning – seriously cute puppy photos may put you off your work.
Athona is delighted to announce that, according to the latest data from the GMC, we have achieved a low deferral rate. This is key information for doctors; it means, when it comes to revalidation, you have the best chance of success with Athona. We’re now the proven experts in this field; we know how to ensure our doctors are well
Can you spot yourself in these photos from our Las Vegas themed charity ball? Athona’s second annual charity ball, in aid of Saint Francis Hospice and Guide Dogs, was a huge success. But what do you expect when Elvis is in the building and boxer Smokin’ Joe Mullender is on the dancefloor?
Five great benefits of locum dietitian work By Dr Charu Kartik, nutrition and dietetic advisor Dr Charu Kartik has a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and has two decades of experience working as a specialist registered dietitian in permanent and locum roles in various specialties and countries. She has been registered with Athona since 2014. Here,
A blog piece by Dr Sayed Aqeel Hussain MRCPsych, a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Srinagar Kashmir, India. “Having passed my MRCPsych examination from UK, I moved back to my place of origin where I joined as a Consultant in the psychiatric institute of Kashmir valley. At that time
Athona’s medical and health divisions receive their highest ever results from the recent annual London Procurement Programme (LPP) and Health Trust Europe (HTE) audits. The double platinum results for Athona’s medical division granted by LPP and HTE reinforces the high quality and trusted safeguarding measures Athona has in place to comply with each works set-out