Thousands of undiagnosed AF patients at risk of stroke
UP to a half million people in the UK could be unaware that they have atrial fibrillation (AF), which dramatically increases risk of stroke, according to new estimates released by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Hot weather increases risk of surgical site infections
PATIENTS are more susceptible to surgical site infections during the summer than in the winter, according to new research.
Obesity caused 5,000 bowel cancer cases in a decade, charity says
EXCESS weight caused almost 5,000 cases of bowel cancer over the past 10 years, according to Cancer Research UK.
Alcohol-related hospital admissions highest ever
HOSPITAL admissions in England due to alcohol are at their highest levels ever, according statistics published by NHS Digital.
Prescription history could aid cancer diagnosis
LOOKING for patterns in medication given to patients before they develop cancer could improve early diagnosis, according to researchers funded by Cancer Research UK.
MDDUS offers advice on NHS cyber-attack
DOCTORS dealing with future ransomware attacks similar to that recently affecting the NHS are advised to apply common sense principles when treating patients without access to computerised or other medical records to ensure safety is not compromised.
Fix “staggering” GP vacancy problem, says RCGP
THOUSANDS more GPs must be recruited and the status of EU doctors protected to help address the “staggering” GP vacancy problem, the RCGP have said.
Call to improve dentistry for homeless
COMMUNITY dental services must be improved to help the homeless, the British Dental Association has said.
GMC reinforces standards for medical students
MEDICAL students must understand the importance of patient confidentiality and behaving appropriately on social media among other professional values set out in new guidance from the GMC.
CQC pledges to inspect “good” practices every five years
GENERAL medical practices in England rated "good" or "outstanding" will be inspected at a maximum interval of five years, according to a new report detailing the five-year strategy of the Care Quality Commission.