Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of stroke, and a growing body of literature suggests that women and men expe
Emotional difficulties after stroke are common, distressing and likely to affect rehabilitation outcomes.
Deep brain stimulation is one of the most effective treatments for advanced Parkinson’s disease.
Marriage is known to have a beneficial effect on dementia risk.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and one of the most frequent causes of musculoskeletal pain.
Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 10% of men and 18% of women over 60 with age the strongest risk factor.
Calcium supplements have long been recommended for older people to prevent and treat osteoporosis.
This large observational study found that cold causes more excess deaths than very high temperatures.
The beneficial effects of spices and their bioactive ingredients, such as capsaicin, are already known.
Apathy is a frequent neuropsychiatric disturbance that can precede the onset of motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease and is most lik
This small study evaluated two versions of a new two-layer compression system.
Treatment of patients with community-acquired pneumonia has improved with antibiotics, but it still carries a high risk of morbidity
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disabling condition with breathlessness caused by symptoms of chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Injuries related to falls are common in older adults and contribute to functional decline and premature admission to care homes.
Smoking is a major modifiable risk factor for disease and death, and smoking cessation is beneficial in reducing these risks.
Frontotemporal dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by loss of neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes. It is a common cause of early-onset dementia but can also start in older age.
