Malcolm Oswald, a doctoral student in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence in the School of Law, is a co-author of the new guide, entitled, Making Difficult Choices - Ethical Commissioning Guidance to General Practitioners. ...
Nov 4, 2011
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Testing for fever, high pulse rate, crackly breath sounds, and low oxygen levels could be key to helping GPs distinguish pneumonia from less serious infections, according to a large study published in the European Respiratory ...
Nov 23, 2017
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There are almost weekly alerts of the global threat of antibiotic resistance. They are often abstract and difficult for patients and GPs to relate to. More importantly, they don't help GPs realise the consequences of needlessly ...
Apr 19, 2017
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GPs and pharmacists struggle to find the time to involve patients in medication reviews, despite National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance advising them to do so, according to a study by researchers ...
Feb 12, 2019
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New research will help GPs to identify the signs, symptoms, and blood test results they should look for to swiftly diagnose cancer in people with unexpected weight loss. The findings have implications for existing health ...
Aug 13, 2020
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With growing recognition that domestic violence can be perpetuated using technology, there has been a an increase of news stories that focus on how abusers use it to coerce and control victims.
Jun 18, 2018
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New research by the Freemasons Center for Male Health and Wellbeing (FCMHW) and SAHMRI has found that contrary to popular belief, men do go to the doctor.
Oct 30, 2020
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The recommendations are clear: physical activity is good for mental health. But it also depends on how varied it is. That's what a new study by researchers at the University of Basel shows, pointing to one of the reasons ...
Mar 29, 2021
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An inventor who has won numerous awards for his cutting edge designs has developed a product he believes could revolutionise hospital treatment.
Mar 20, 2012
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Sending a text message reminder can lead to more women taking up cervical screening, new research has shown.
Jul 9, 2020
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