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A new project to explore and tackle barriers to age diversity in clinical trials is being launched by The International Longevity Centre.

Alzheimer’s UK have developed a new tool which informs people about how to keep their brain healthy during their 40s and 50s and reduce the risk of dementia later in life

This article discusses just how valuable virtual wards, or hospital at home, can be for older, frail patients.

GMB, the union for ambulance workers, has announced it will be holding industrial action on February 6, the same day nurses are also set to strike.

The Royal College of Physicians and the Getting It Right First Time programme recently held a joint webinar looking at how to improve frailty care in acute general hospitals.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, has recently announced Labour’s plans to reform the NHS. But the plan has been criticised by NHS staff, who say it could put patient safety at risk and exacerbate the elective care backlog.

Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HSS) occurs in people with type 2 diabetes who develop high blood glucose levels, usually due to illness or dehydration. This case report discusses a 73-year-old woman who developed HSS after a fall.

The National Institute for Care Excellence (NICE) has updated its guidance to widen the pool of people that should be considered for statin therapy.

There has been a 'worrying' rise in antipsychotic prescriptions for children and young people, due to changes in prescribing practice by clinicians.

A new survey has revealed a “concerning decline” in women’s satisfaction with UK maternity services, with fewer reporting positively about their experience of maternity care.

Recorded on Wednesday 14th October 2020, presented by Dr Sanjay Suman. This webinar looks at falls risk in older populations and the role of muscle strength in gait balance and sarcopenia.

Recorded on Wednesday 10th March 2021, presented by Dr Rod Tucker. This presentation will look at common skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and pruritus and the changes to management during the pandemic. It will also review skin manifestation of Covid-19 looking at clinical features and management.

Recorded on Wednesday 9th June 2021, presented by Professor Margot Gosney. This webinar reviews the management of the older oncology patient and asks what has changed since Covid-19?

Recorded Wednesday 23rd June 2021, presented by Dr Simon Croxson. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in individuals with diabetes. This webinar discusses prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk in the older patient. It also reviews hypoglycaemia, which is associated with significant morbidities in the older age group leading to both physical and cognitive dysfunction, including dementia.

NICE has recommended the use of hybrid closed loop systems for patients who are struggling to manage their type 1 diabetes, according to new draft guidance.