Many antibiotic courses prescribed for common infections treated in English primary care (general practices and community services) exceed the recommended…
Early use of antibiotics in elderly patients with UTIs associated with reduced risk of sepsis
Prescribing antibiotics immediately for elderly patients with urinary tract infections is linked with a reduced risk of sepsis and death,…
Over 40 percent of GPs intend to quit within five years: New survey
A new survey of GPs has revealed that over 40 percent intend to leave general practice within the next five…
Family businesses should prepare for the unexpected if next generation to succeed
Family businesses looking to the next generation to take over need to prepare themselves for unexpected events — such as…
Child anxiety could be factor in school absences
New research has concluded that anxiety can be a factor in poor school attendance among children and young people.
The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of strength and balance Exergames to reduce falls risk for people aged 55 years and older in UK assisted living facilities: a multi-centre, cluster randomised controlled trial
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal unintentional injuries in older people. The use of Exergames (active, gamified…
Not all sleep is equal when it comes to cleaning the brain
New research shows how the depth of sleep can impact our brain’s ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic…
First semi-identical twins identified in pregnancy
Boy and girl twins in Brisbane, Australia, have been identified as only the second set of semi-identical, or sesquizygotic, twins…
How to Support a Friend or Loved One Who Has Been Sexually Abused
It’s been a particularly difficult few months for sexual abuse survivors. If you know someone who’s been abused, here are…
How to Support a Friend or Loved One Who Has Been Sexually Abused
It’s been a particularly difficult few months for sexual abuse survivors. If you know someone who’s been abused, here are…