Family Medicine

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published final guidance recommending aflibercept solution for injection as an option for treating wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Sexual health experts back HPV vaccination for young gay men.

NICE has recommended eltrombopag(Revolade, GlaxoSmithKline) as an option for treating some adults with the bleeding disorder chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpuraiin final guidance.

Cancer Research UK has partnered with Dundee-based software developers Guerilla Tea to develop a mobile game aimed at helping to identify new genetic causes of cancer.

A Diabetes UK meeting focusing on advice for those wishing to cook healthier African and Caribbean food was held in Bristol in July.

In this guest blog the NSPCC's John Cameron writes about the charity's new helpline offering advice and support to anyone concerned about girls in danger of female genital mutilation and the crucial role that health professionals can play…

In this guest blog, Sally Hogg from the NSPCC writes about the important part that health professionals play in identifying mothers at risk of, or suffering from, perinatal mental illnesses, and ensuring they get the support they need.

Pavilion Editorial Director Andrew Chilvers considers the positives of joint working on child protection.

In this guest blog, Professor Kamaldeep Bhui discusses the health issues surrounding the plant khat, and the need for more research into its effects on physical and mental health.

Modern medicine sometimes involves a number of parties individually contributing to a single patient's care in the community. There is likely to be overlap in their activities and the differing groups of various healthcare professionals who…

Research findings which indicate a direct link between consumption of the A1 milk protein and exacerbated symptoms of neurological disorders such as autism and schizophrenia have been unveiled in the UK by Dr Malav Trivedi at an exclusive…

Woman who work night shifts have a 29% higher chance of losing their baby, according to new research.

A major report highlights the urgent challenge facing eye health services and calls on NHS England to appoint a National Clinical Director for Eye Health.

Around 675,000 babies a year in England are being offered a new vaccination to protect them against rotavirus.

A newly developed skin patch packed with tiny traces of peanut protein could help thousands children who suffer anaphylaxis when they come into contact with the nut.