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But average 40-day interval to diagnosis still far too long, finds national audit Related items from OnMedica Rare cancer cases need several GP appointments before referral NICE guidance aims at earlier cancer diagnosis by GPs |
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Annual report calls for action on workforce Related items from OnMedica PM indicates overseas trained doctors can stay in UK post Brexit NHS ‘workforce gap’ is harming the quality of care General practice training may be extended by another year NHS workforce strategy GMC warns of 'state of unease' amongst doctors |
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More support needed for palliative care doctors Related items from OnMedica Palliative care NHS can’t afford not to transform end-of-life care Palliative/end-of-life care provision a ‘postcode lottery’ in England High staff turnover major barrier to improving end-of-life care in care homes First guideline on end-of-life care launched by NICE |
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Herbal extract may protect against nerve cell death Related items from OnMedica Scan suspected stroke patients within 1 hour, says RCP Blood-thinning drugs appear to protect against dementia in AF patients Big improvements in stroke care Rising use of antithrombotics linked to subdural haematoma RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs |
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Long-term follow-up should be offered, say experts |
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Poll finds people would rather talk about sex or money worries than mental health Related items from OnMedica High sugar diet linked to depression in men Anxiety and depression linked to higher cancer death risk Depression raises risk of developing psoriatic arthritis |
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Documentary charts the story of woman's ability to detect the disease in her husband Related items from OnMedica People with parkinsonism die on average sooner than others Diabetes drug could halt Parkinson's progression Hepatitis may increase risk of Parkinson's disease |
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Data gathered by Public Health England will track surges in norovirus and other conditions Related items from OnMedica Struggling NHS will be floored by flu outbreak or cold snap, warn NHS leaders Pregnant women urged to have flu jab Physicians offer help on managing winter pressures Trusts set to use multiple measures to ease winter pressure Norovirus a huge cause of gastroenteritis worldwide |
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Department of Health says £2.2m will increase the value of the GP contract Related items from OnMedica Doctors seek assurances on extra funding for health in Northern Ireland Act now on health reform in Northern Ireland demand doctors’ leaders GPs’ goodwill and resilience propping up NI general practice |
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Some 3,000 patients with HIV, genetic conditions and skin disorders will benefit Related items from OnMedica Work needed to boost GPs’ knowledge of cancer drug Ovarian cancer drug may help stall breast cancer NHS launches mass HIV prevention trials World AIDS Day: The fight against HIV Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis |
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Public Health England wants more under 25s to be protected to stop the spread of STIs Related items from OnMedica Chlamydia trachomatis infection Sexually transmitted infections Gonorrhoea becoming difficult or impossible to treat, warns WHO Drug-resistant gonorrhoea spreads in England London has highest rate of new STIs, report shows |
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Four-hour wait figures for England reveal worst performance since February Related items from OnMedica Struggling NHS will be floored by flu outbreak or cold snap, warn NHS leaders BMA warns ‘year-round crisis set to be the norm’ Bed cut plans ‘undesirable and unachievable', warns think tank Better funding and capacity vital for A&E to survive Missed A&E targets reflect cuts in social care and NHS funding |
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Study reveals that they have 'unacceptably high' levels of sugar and caffeine Related items from OnMedica Sugary drinks may be banned from hospital shops Toddler and maternal fructose intake linked to asthma “Sugar-free” drinks – are they really healthy? Warning over mixing energy drinks with alcohol Energy drinks affect heart function |
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And attempts by well-intentioned parents to promote moderate drinking could backfire Related items from OnMedica Protect children from alcohol marketing, say doctors Early intervention tackles teen substance abuse Teen alcohol link to dementia Commission more teen mental health and alcohol services Half of parents let children drink alcohol at home |
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Although audit shows that diagnoses via screening vary across the country Related items from OnMedica Developing and using a tool to improve outcomes in colorectal cancer Long delay after FIT linked to higher risk of cancer Fifth of emergency bowel cancer cases had red flag symptoms Screening for colorectal cancer should start at 45 years Early stage bowel cancer more likely to be picked up by screening |
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Newly qualified doctors could save over £1,000 under the cuts announced Related items from OnMedica Indemnity costs may lead GPs to quit general practice CQC fee hike plans will hobble frontline care, GP leaders warn Government promises to pay for GP indemnity fee rises Health watchdog ‘must demonstrate value for money’ |
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The self-taught technique has similar impact on quality of life to training given by a physiotherapist Related items from OnMedica NICE produces first ever GP asthma guidance Over 55 age group most likely to have asthma flare-ups Yoga may relieve asthma symptoms and boost quality of life Children with asthma prescribed ‘unnecessary antibiotics’ Vitamin D supplements may cut risk of acute respiratory infections |
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UK and international graduates will take same applied knowledge test from 2022 Related items from OnMedica PM indicates overseas trained doctors can stay in UK post Brexit Health workers’ rights will be protected post Brexit Negativity could deter medical students from general practice New postgrad training standards to give doctors broader skills Students shun a career in medicine, figures show |
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Extensive use of good people management practices would also improve patient satisfaction Related items from OnMedica Action needed to reduce tensions between clinicians and managers Huge cost of STPs and impact on patients revealed General Practice must be ‘properly supported’ ‘Smart’ rostering Making management work in practice |
