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 Two experts on osteoporosis answer readers' questions on managing this debilitating condition.

New figures show patients admitted from A&E in the fourth hour of attendance had longer hospital stays compared to those admitted within the first three hours.

A new analysis has found that while clinical trial data support omitting radiation treatments in elderly women with early stage breast cancer, nearly two-thirds of these women continue to receive it.  

Thousands more babies could potentially be born in a midwife-led unit or at home, according to new guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). 

A new report from Marie Curie and Alzheimer's Society today reveals the barriers that prevent people with dementia from accessing high-quality care at the end of life in England

In the UK, the Liverpool Care Pathway for the Dying Patient (LCP) was developed to translate the 'hospice care practice' experience into other healthcare settings. Recently the LCP as a tool has drawn many critics both from the medical and political fraternities.

Survey findings show that 97% of European cardiologists believe that non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients experience a delay in diagnosis, which is associated with a higher risk of stroke

Women with a mental illness (including depression, anxiety and serious mental illnesses) are less likely to be screened for breast cancer, according to a new study.

A new quality standard setting out how best to care for adults who need treatment for chronic kidney disease has been published by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Healthcare professionals often face an uphill struggle to understand the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, which is contrary to the intention of Parliament when the Mental Capacity Act (2005) was implemented.

Sleep disturbances in dementia are common and can be distressing. They are often caused by physical illness, iatrogenic causes or parasomnias. It is important that these causes are investigated and treated accordingly.

Following a successful pilot earlier this year, two GPs are now aiming to launch a new training course to address the issue of domestic violence and female genital mutilation (FGM.

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion for the use of liraglutide (Victoza®) in adults with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment. 

Practices are facing a huge rise in patient registrations, with average list sizes increasing by up to 500 patients in some CCG areas in the past 18 months, an investigation has revealed.