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NHS waiting lists are highly unlikely to come down to pre-pandemic levels within the next parliament, according new analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

A new report Assisted Dying (AS) and Assisted Suicide (AS) calls on the BMA and the GMC to provide clearer guidance for doctors who are asked to provide medical records for patients pursuing AD/AS abroad.

Talking therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques may reduce anxiety and depression in women going through the menopause, new research has found.

Eating disorders are often associated with younger age groups, but people of any age can be affected. Research shows eating disorders – such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating disorder – are becoming more common in the older population, with a related mortality of 21%.1

A new capsule sponge test for Barrett’s oesophagus, which was trialled by the NHS could reduce the need for invasive endoscopy in thousands of low-risk patients.

The government has announced extra funding for early support hubs to help children and young people receive better mental health support across the country.

The British Geriatrics Society is calling for ‘prompt action’ to address the shortfall in the number of geriatricians caring for older people.

The General Medical Council (GMC) has issued a formal apology to doctors for historic sanctions based on convictions under homophobic laws.

Intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy have become the cornerstone of treatment for patients with acute ischaemic stroke.

Healthy lifestyle choices could significantly reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to new research.

The first treatment for severe alopecia areata has been recommended by NICE for use on the NHS.

NHS England has announced it will roll out a new patient safety initiative known as ‘Martha’s Rule’ from April.

The extent of the ‘broken’ mental healthcare system in England has been revealed in a new report from the British Medical Association (BMA) based on the accounts of frontline doctors.

Persistent Covid-19 infections are surprisingly common, with around one to three in every 100 infections lasting a month or longer, according to a new study.

NHS England has announced the rollout of a portable drug infusion for patients with Parkinson’s disease.