Health
Study disproves accusations of ghost patient fraud by GPs
A research paper published last year has put paid to claims that GPs in England are cheating the system by claiming for non-existent patients.
Jun 13, 2019
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HIV & AIDS
More support needed to increase HIV testing in GP practices
One-off training sessions for GPs are not enough to increase rates of HIV testing in general practice and greater support is needed, according to researchers from the University of Bristol's Centre for Academic Primary Care ...
Jun 10, 2019
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Genetics
A biomarker for diagnosing celiac disease in people on a gluten-free diet
Celiac disease is a complex condition, routinely treated by means of a strict gluten-free diet. One of the diagnostic challenges of this disease is that patients need to be consuming gluten so that a correct diagnosis by ...
Jun 5, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Younger gout patients have higher odds for blood clots
Older age raises the odds of many ills, but for adults with gout, it's the younger ones who have the highest risk for developing a serious blood clot, new research indicates.
Jun 3, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer risk tools underused in general practice, research shows
Potentially life-saving cancer risk assessment tools are being widely underused by general practices across the UK, according to new research.
May 8, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
More older adults with joint replacements recover at home, not rehab
Older adults and their families often wonder: Where's the best place to recover after a hip or knee replacement—at home or in a rehabilitation facility?
Apr 8, 2019
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Health
Patient online consultation requests 'mirror' busiest surgery times
Patients are using online consultations in the same way they would arrange a consultation via traditional means, a new independent evaluation by the University of Warwick reveals.
Mar 26, 2019
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Medications
Tramadol may up mortality risk in osteoarthritis patients
(HealthDay)—The initial prescription of tramadol compared with commonly prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with increased all-cause mortality among patients with osteoarthritis, according ...
Mar 13, 2019
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Health
Over 40 percent of GPs intend to quit within five years: New survey
A new survey of GPs has revealed that over 40% intend to leave general practice within the next five years, an increase of nearly a third since 2014.
Feb 27, 2019
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Health
Up to 400,000 WA patients could be seen by GPs instead of hospitals
A study investigating hospital emergency department presentations in Western Australia has found that between 20 and 40 per cent of all patients could have been managed instead by general practitioners.
Feb 27, 2019
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