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New KCL study reveals link between gum disease and stroke in young patients

Researchers from King’s College London and the University of Helsinki have highlighted oral health, specifically gum disease as a crucial factor in stroke risk Researchers...

Nearly 150,000 patients died while on NHS waiting lists last year

Labour Party says that almost half of patients today wait for more than 18 weeks for treatment  A Labour Party analysis of NHS trust...

Healthwatch England report reveals challenges faced by patients using pharmacies

Patients are receptive to Pharmacy First service, but some challenges must be overcome to achieve its full potential, says Healthwatch England  A recent report from...

Patients experience lower mortality rates when treated by female doctors, study reveals

Women are more likely to benefit from receiving treatment from female doctors than men If you believe you'll feel better under the care of...

NHS obesity and type 2 diabetes programme helping patients lose over 8 pounds

In the battle against obesity and type 2 diabetes, more than a third of the referrals for NHS's weight management programme were for people...

Over 700 pharmacies in Wales to offer electronic prescriptions to patients

Adopting electronic prescriptions will simplify the reimbursement process, enhance prescribing efficiency and decrease the likelihood of errors Following successful testing, Invatech Health's patient medication record...