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New figures released show that the treatment of stroke patients in England varies widely depending on where patients live. 

People being treated for the effects of a stroke face regional variations on the treatment they receive, new research by the Health and Social Care Information Centre have revealed.

Older people's attendance and increased number of admissions through the time-constrained emergency department (ED) is rapidly becoming an issue. New and innovative ways of taking care of these older patients in the ED is being devised and tested.

Managing the underlying cardiac risk factors of patients treated for atrial fibrillation (AF) drastically improves long-term survival rates, according to a new study.

Patients with diabetes are not receiving proper advice about the risks diabetes poses to their feet, according to research by Diabetes UK.

Managing the underlying cardiac risk factors of patients treated for atrial fibrillation drastically improves long-term survival rates, according to a new study.

Scientists have developed a new high-tech system for measuring the body's immune response to cancer €“ as a way of assessing how rapidly the disease is likely to progress.

Patients who have undergone major surgery to treat colorectal cancer have an 80% chance of survival after 2 years, new figures have revealed.

Editorial Director Andrew Chilvers looks at the importance of creating digital communities, citizen self-help groups and social media connections to help support children & young people in the 21st century.

COPD has a number of diagnostic challenges. Here, the authors consider the process and look at the issues GPs might face.

In the second part of our series on sexual dysfunction, the authors look at erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's disease and hypoactive desire disorder.

The final part of our special report on cancer and the role of the GP considers issues and challenges around end of life care and palliative care emergencies.

Ahead of the Preventing Childhood Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) conference, Dr Sharon Raymond calls on GPs to do more to tackle the problem

Recent developments that caught the eye.

BJFM editor Robert Mair speaks to immunisation expert Dr George Kassianos about changes to the immunisation schedule and implications for GPs.