Significant percentage of bowel cancer rapidly fatal
Almost 10 per cent of bowel cancer patients die within a month of being diagnosed according to new analysis published by the National Cancer Intelligence Network (NCIN).
Women in forties most dental phobic
RESEARCHERS at Sydney University in Australia have found that women in their forties comprise the demographic most likely to be incapable of having a filling, extraction or even a routine check-up without general anaesthetic or other sedation.
Calls for greater disclosure in CKD
OVER 40 per cent of patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are unaware that they have the condition, according to research published in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP).
More stroke patients receiving clot-busting drugs
ALMOST half of stroke patients in England eligible to receive clot-busting drugs are now receiving them, up from just one in 20 four years ago, according to a new report.
Stroke and kidney failure among diabetics at record high
Rates of stroke among people with diabetes in England rose 57 per cent between 2006/07 and 2009/10 according to new analysis published by Diabetes UK.
Poor literacy increases mortality risk for over-50s
OLDER people who have difficulty reading and understanding basic health information may be at an increased risk of death, according to a new UK study.
Report highlights variations in healthcare for children
A newly published report by the NHS in England highlights wide regional variations in some healthcare services for children.
Hospitals employ more senior doctors
THE NHS is employing more consultants and senior doctors, with fewer posts available for locums, new figures reveal.
Trainees from certain schools pass more exams
JUNIOR doctors from a handful of medical schools are more likely to pass specialist training exams, new research shows.
Doctors can provide records to patients seeking assisted suicide
DOCTORS are allowed to supply medical records to patients who wish to end their lives provided they do not encourage them to do so, according to new draft guidance from the General Medical Council.