With an ageing population, the burden of urinary tract infection in older adults is likely to grow, making the need for improved diagnosis and appropriate management essential to managing the health of older adults. (4) Ased Ali B.Sc.(Hons), MB.ChB, PhD, FRCS(Urol), Consultant Urological Surgeon at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals, explains further – providing a comprehensive overview [...]
Liver disease is chronically overlooked and underfunded due to a lack of awareness of its seriousness and prevalence, together with the stigma that often surrounds it. Help cultivate change for your patients and beyond by improving early detection and prevention courtesy of The British Liver Trust’s advice. Liver disease is a major public health crisis [...]
Despite M.E.'s severe and widespread impact, young people and adults – and the doctors supporting them – struggle to access and / or refer to appropriate services and support. UK charity, Action for M.E., shares key findings from its Big Survey of 4,000 people with M.E. on symptom management and specialist services. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) [...]
Against a backdrop of ever-changing pharmacy needs, the Cegedim team remain committed to serving the sector and fulfilling your needs where possible. As a result, they have taken their popular Pharmacy Manager product on an evolutionary journey – with it now delivering new regional insights, and even greater efficiency, to your work. Cegedim have listened [...]
Around 220,000 people of working age in the UK identify epilepsy as their ‘main’ health condition, making it one of the most common serious neurological conditions in the world. Yet despite its encompassing nature – spanning any age and background – a glaring employment gap shockingly persists. WPR takes a look at this demoralising deterrent [...]
Did you know that women are disadvantaged at every stage of their heart attack experience? From delays in seeking help, to poorer standards of diagnosis, treatment and aftercare, the heart attack gender gap is costing too many females their lives. The British Heart Foundation Cymru cast a light on the improvements that are urgently needed. [...]
In their latest column, the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group reports on the progress they’ve made in supporting healthcare professionals to optimise their prescribing in Wales since 2015, and highlights the continuing challenges. The principles of Prudent Healthcare were first articulated by the Bevan Commission in Wales in December 2013. (1) After consultation, they were [...]
