The independent charity the King's Fund launches ‘radical social care reform proposals' after its new study revealed that access to long-term social care is operating like a ‘social care postcode lottery’.

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New research involving more than 316,000 adults suggests that both low and high haemoglobin levels may be associated with an increased risk of dementia, raising questions about whether routinely available blood tests could help clinicians better understand long-term brain health.

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A government-commissioned review has called for major changes to mental health, autism and ADHD services, including earlier intervention, improved diagnostic standards and greater integration of care.

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A new three-year partnership between the government and the charity Breast Cancer Now aims to ensure women receive practical information to build confidence in checking their breasts and in seeking advice sooner on breast cancer.

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Every Monday, Pavilion Health Today brings you a quick briefing on the clinical developments that matter to UK doctors with The Week in Practice.

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This case study highlights the diagnostic value of the “comma sign” in the diagnosis of Müller–Weiss disease and the importance of early recognition to prevent deformity and preserve function.

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Every Monday, Pavilion Health Today brings you a quick briefing on the clinical developments that matter to UK doctors with The Week in Practice.

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Dr Harry Brown reviews Oxford Handbook of Cardiology, which will appeal to a wide audience, from medical students to established healthcare professionals.

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In this article, Dr Edin Lakasing looks at the the exodus of GPs from the clinical frontline, with deleterious consequences for patient care.

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