Cardiology
Statins are not always prescribed to the patients who will benefit most
A study by the University of Birmingham has found that statins are not always prescribed to patients who will benefit the most from them.
Oct 26, 2017
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British Journal of General Practice
Health
New tool helps GPs assess frailty in the elderly
Researchers have designed a new tool designed to help GPs assess which older people are the most frail and vulnerable.
Oct 9, 2017
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Improving the recognition of anxiety and depression in rheumatoid arthritis
A study conducted by Keele University shows that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are also suffering with anxiety or depression may avoid talking to their GP about their mental health symptoms.
Aug 28, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Better services needed for postnatal depression and anxiety, says study
Depression and anxiety affect nearly one in five of all women in the perinatal period, with potentially very serious consequences for mothers, babies and families.
Jul 20, 2017
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Cardiology
Study discovers anticoagulant drugs are being prescribed against safety advice
A study by researchers at the University of Birmingham has shown that GPs are prescribing anticoagulants to patients with an irregular heartbeat against official safety advice.
Jul 17, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older adults under-referred for mental health therapies
A large research study from the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter has revealed that older people are not being referred for mental health support nearly as frequently as their younger counterparts despite achieving better ...
Jun 5, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Raised blood platelet levels 'strong predictor' of cancer
Having a high blood platelet count is a strong predictor of cancer and should be urgently investigated to save lives, according to a large-scale study.
May 22, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
A third of emergency cancer patients have not seen their GP
Around one third (34 per cent) of cancer patients diagnosed as an emergency in England had not consulted their doctor beforehand, according to a Cancer Research UK funded study published in the British Journal of General ...
Apr 25, 2017
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Immunology
An epidemic of epipens
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found that prescriptions of adrenaline autoinjectors (commonly called 'epipens') for children with allergies have increased markedly in the last decade, with nearly four devices ...
Mar 15, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young adults on the verge of a gambling habit
Young males and people who use drink or drugs are at greater risk of developing a gambling habit, according to new research from the University of Bristol. Experts say it is an indication of an area that needs more attention ...
Mar 14, 2017
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