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The end-of-life charity Marie Curie has launched a National Day of Reflection to remember those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) remains largely unknown to old age specialists. There exists a large and undiagnosed population of older adults with ASD, which is expected to increase substantially in the near future. 

Fear that the AstraZeneca vaccine could cause blood clotting continues to grow after yet another country announces it has suspended the vaccine's roll out.

This article aims to discuss common mental health issues (depression and anxiety) in Parkinson's disease patients, methods for identifying them and the current evidence for how they can be better managed.

Updated guidance from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) should help physicians make challenging decisions about nutrition and hydration and when to start, continue or stop treatment in end of life patients.

The likelihood of heart attack is still being underestimated in women leading to higher risks of late diagnosis and misdiagnosis, according to a new study presented at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care.

The annual NHS Staff Survey highlights the intense pressure that NHS staff have been under during the Covid-19 pandemic with 44% of all staff reporting being ill because of work-related stress.

New research has found that delaying the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine could leave cancer patients and those who are immunosuppressed vulnerable to the disease.

New study finds promising evidence that mindfulness can improve the quality of life of heart attack survivors. The study examined the effect of mindfulness on fatigue, kinesiophobia and overall quality of life across a 12-week period.

Colon capsule endoscopy is to be trialled across the NHS. The miniature cameras are no bigger than a pill and will help patients with gastrointestinal disease and bowel cancer symptoms be prioritised for further tests.

Ménière's disease is an episodic and fluctuant disease with a chronic course. Presentation is a combination of intermittent episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, aural fullness and sensorineural hearing loss. 

Studies support the widely held belief that early detection and treatment of cancer improves outcomes in terms of cure or prolonged survival. This is a retrospective survey of recent cancer diagnoses in a primary care setting analysing patient pathways to diagnosis.

A large proportion of Covid-19 survivors will be affected by neuropsychiatric and cognitive complications, according to a new study.

The Royal College of GPs has called on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to address the impact of its inspections on GPs from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

The Government has announced £100 million funding to support families to maintain healthier weight as a new report finds increased bodyweight is the second greatest predictor of hospitalisation and a high risk of death for people suffering from Covid-19.