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Findings from a review paper show that approximately one in three adults aged 50 years and older suffers from sarcopenia, a condition that could interfere with ageing adults' ability to live a full and active life. 

Responding to a joint statement by eight UK health regulators on the importance of being open and honest with patients, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) said its members understand that candour is central to the doctor/patient relationship.

A unique guide, which features the first patient-led advanced care planning tool has today been launched by Pavilion Publishing.

A ground-breaking study into a simple blood test that could help predict and prevent heart failure has been awarded the most prestigious research prize by the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Malignant hypercalcaemia is a relatively common occurrence in patients with cancer particularly in the latter stages and carries with it a poor prognosis. Hypercalcaemia itself can be life-threatening and the symptoms distressing.

This section reviews the latest news and reports on medical advances including data from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Munich.

Arthritis affects millions of people around the world and it has the potential to be severely debilitating; when people have reduced mobility and are in pain their quality of life changes drastically.

All people admitted to hospital with suspected acute heart failure should receive treatment from a dedicated specialist heart failure team, according to NICE.

Researchers have found a fast, precise and cost-effective way to help ensure that children with congenital cataracts get the right diagnosis.

There is evidence that more active individuals, especially those who undertake exercise at least three times a week, are at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

The number of Deprivation of Liberty applications in England has already increased by 74%  in 130 councils compared to the total number of applications in the same councils for the whole of last year according to  the HSCIC.

Recent data highlight the efficacy of treatment with EYLEA® (aflibercept solution for injection) for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD) in the real-life setting.

One in five new mums claim they have received conflicting advice from their GP and midwife about what to expect in their 6-week postnatal check, with nearly half saying the check overall was not thorough enough.

In our last issue, sleep specialist Professor Gaby Badre looked at the various types of insomnia and described best practice in assessment and diagnosis. Here, he explores the various approaches to treatment and discusses how this should be tailored to the patient.