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NICE has launched new guidance focused on improving the accuracy of diagnosis of asthma and introducing more effective treatment and monitoring of the chronic condition.

It has long been known that opiates are potentially addictive thereby limiting their medical use, making them susceptible to abuse and adding to the global drug problem. Physicians should avoid the use of opiates to treat conditions that are likely to be chronic, without a well-defined culprit, and without prior exploration with the patient of the potential implications.

This article is based on a presentation given by Dr Sarita Singh, Consultant Dermatologist and Research Lead for Dermatology, Chelsea and Westminster hospital, at the GM Conference Ageing and Healthcare Today, held in Edinburgh.

According to a recent study published in The Journal of Physiology, researchers have been able to document for the first time how the same period of inactivity has a greater and more severe impact on the muscle power of the lower limbs of the elderly than young people, which is essential for movements like climbing the stairs.

Scientists have shown how alcohol damages DNA in stem cells, helping to explain why drinking increases your risk of cancer, according to research part-funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Nature.

A seasonal campaign urging health professionals, parents and carers to be vigilant to the signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis has been launched.

Scientists have shown how alcohol damages DNA in stem cells, helping to explain why drinking increases your risk of cancer, according to research part-funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Nature.

Patients with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk for heart disease and stroke even when glucose levels are under control. In this one-to-one interview, Professor Stephen Bain, Professor of Medicine (Diabetes) at ABM University Health Board, discusses new advances in cardiovascular and diabetes management.

Orthogeriatrics was created to improve the poor outcomes of patients over 60 years suffering a hip fracture. As many orthogeriatric patients suffer with coexisting medical and social problems, good handover to primary care physicians facilitates good community care. This is part one of a two-part article.

Newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with no symptoms have a higher rate of previous stroke than those with symptoms, according to results from the GLORIA-AF Registry.

Researchers have identified several new genes responsible for Alzheimer's disease (AD) including those leading to functional and structural changes in the brain and elevated levels of AD proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

 The UK's medical profession is at 'a crunch point' and will suffer increasing pressure over the next 20 years unless action is taken, the General Medical Council's (GMC's) State of Medical Education and Practice report warns today.

A new study provides insights on the factors that affect health-related quality of life in older adults with cancer. Published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings support the importance of addressing persistent symptoms, managing comorbidities, promoting leisure-time physical activity, and addressing financial challenges.

The British Global and Travel Health Association (BGTHA) has launched a new e-learning course for doctors, nurses and pharmacists that covers the basic knowledge to provide sound evidence-based advice to travellers.

Many GPs were unaware of a recent announcement by Public Health England regarding the poor performance of existing flu vaccines in the most recent flu season (2016/17), research by medeConnect has revealed.