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An at-home saliva test that assesses genetic risk of prostate cancer may be more accurate than PSA level or MRI.
Senior specialist doctors have demanded an overhaul of outpatients care, stressing the need to work with GPs and shift care ...
In light of the recent welfare reforms, Dr Paul O'Reilly reflects on a former homeless patient that flips the Government's ...
A GP practice closed down after its manager deducted contributions from staff but 'failed to pay' more than £75,000 into ...
The BMA has lost its High Court case against the GMC for ‘blurring the lines’ between physician associates (PAs) and doctors.
GPs may be asked to join ‘peaceful' BMA protests to highlight pressures in general practice, following a vote at the recent ...
A lack of care co-ordination across the health service for people with long-term conditions is causing harm to patients, a ...
Measuring troponin levels alongside cholesterol boosts the accuracy of cardiovascular risk prediction, a UK-funded study has ...
Only a third of GPs report 'confidence' in GMC regulation while trust in fitness-to-practise processes is even lower, a new ...
GPs should refuse shared care with ‘unregulated providers’ for prescribing hormone medication to children with gender ...
The NHS and Royal Mail has secured a deal for an NHS-specific barcode on letters to ensure appointments and results are ...
Continuing our series, Dr Andrew Whittamore debunks some common myths about asthma – and explains some less well-known facts ...