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A significant increase in the use of antipsychotic medication occurs in the same time window as a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, s
Extending the national flu vaccination programme to children aged 5 to 16 years is a cost-effective way to reduce disease burden in t
To determine who may be at higher risk of developing cognitive impairment, such as dementia, US researchers studied 226 people who ha
Graft stiffness and pre-strain play a more important role than choice of surgical technique in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) recon
Air pollution around airports could be responsible for increased hospital admissions of local residents for respiratory and heart pro
The urgent two-week pathway for GPs to refer patients with suspected cancer is helping to reduce the number of deaths from the diseas
Nurses need more assistance to actively help people quit smoking, study results suggest.
A team of international researchers, led by scientists from London’s Institute of Cancer Research, has discovered five new genetic va
Although some nurses and midwives are at the forefront of eradicating female genital mutilation (FGM), this is counterbalanced by hea
Among patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, women experienced greater sensitivity to various pain modalities, such as lower toler
Dying at home is more peaceful than dying in hospital for terminally ill cancer patients and their relatives, latest study results su
Giving older people with treatment-resistant depression a combination of an antidepressant and an antipsychotic drug significantly im
Children whose grandmothers smoked during pregnancy have an increased risk of developing asthma, even if their mothers did not smoke while pregnant, new study findings suggest.
Educating nurses about attachment theory could help enhance the support they provide to patients with cancer, according to research.
Increasing calcium intake through dietary sources or supplements is unlikely to improve bone health or prevent fractures in older people, a data review has found.
Participating in theatre-based programmes can significantly improve the social abilities of children with autism, according to a North American study.
Some health apps that have been accredited by the NHS may not have complied with data protection principles, putting users’ privacy at risk, study results suggest.
There is no evidence that drinking coffee increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), say Swedish researchers.
