Oncology & Cancer
Invisible blood in urine may indicate bladder cancer
New research which finds that invisible blood in urine may be an early warning sign of bladder cancer is likely to shape guidelines for clinicians.
Aug 31, 2014
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Health
Online information most cost-effective means of increasing MMR uptake, research finds
Giving parents access to a website containing information about the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most cost-effective way of increasing its uptake, new University of Leeds research has found.
Jul 28, 2014
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Health
Researchers estimate 5.8 million accident and emergency visits occur after patients unable to see a GP
Researchers have estimated that in 2012-2013 there were 5.77 million A&E attendances in England that were preceded by an inability to get a timely GP appointment.
Jun 29, 2014
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Cardiology
Making sense of genetic testing for heart disease
(Medical Xpress)—A new study by academics at The University of Nottingham looks at how patients respond to genetic testing for risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).
Apr 28, 2014
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Medications
Penicillin prescriptions risk under-dosing children, experts say
Millions of children in the UK are potentially receiving penicillin prescriptions below the recommended dose for common infections, according to new research led jointly by researchers at King's College London, St George's, ...
Mar 25, 2014
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Health
Doctors raise blood pressure in patients
Doctors routinely record blood pressure levels that are significantly higher than levels recorded by nurses, the first thorough analysis of scientific data has revealed.
Mar 25, 2014
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Health
GP health checks have impact on risk factors
(Medical Xpress)—New research from the University of Adelaide suggests there are ongoing benefits in managing risk factors from annual GP health checks, amid growing international concern that such check-ups do not improve ...
Jan 20, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Traffic light' test could prevent hundreds of people developing alcohol-related cirrhosis
A simple 'traffic light' test that detects hidden liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in high risk populations could reduce harmful drinking rates and potentially prevent hundreds of alcohol-related deaths a year.
Sep 24, 2013
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Health
Slaying the dragon myth: A study of receptionists in UK general practice
General practice receptionists are not simply powerful and formidable 'gatekeepers' to GPs as they are occasionally portrayed in the mainstream media, according to research from The University Manchester.
Feb 25, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Low-energy liquid diet offers effective weight loss for severely obese people, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—A new weight-loss programme available on the NHS for severely-obese individuals offers a safer, more cost-effective remedy than gastric surgery, according to a new study.
Jan 30, 2013
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