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Warfarin may increase stroke risk in the first week after treatment begins (Photo: GEOFF KIDD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)

Warfarin doubles stroke risk in first week, study finds

19 December 2013

AF treatment with warfarin initially doubles the risk of stroke before lowering it, research suggest...

Breast screening: MPs' inquiry to assess evidence behind checks

MPs launch NHS screening inquiry

17 December 2013

MPs will investigate the evidence supporting NHS screening programmes, after an independent review c...

The vaccination campaign has reduced the prevalence of HPV types that can cause cervical cancer

HPV infections down 65% under cancer jab programme

16 December 2013

A national vaccination programme in England has dramatically reduced the number of young women infec...

Yoga could help patients lower their BP (Photo: iStock)

Prescribe yoga to lower BP, researchers say

13 December 2013

Yoga could help patients with hypertension lower their BP and enjoy a better quality of life in only...

Self care: patients with colds urged to stay at home

BMA winter campaign urges patients to self care at home

12 December 2013

Posters distributed to practices will urge patients with colds and sore throats to treat themselves ...

Dr Nagpaul: 'many cases of cancer by their nature can be deceiving by not presenting with clear signs or symptoms.'

GPC hits out at 'simplistic' ranking of GP cancer referrals

9 December 2013

GP leaders and health officials have defended GPs' performance on cancer referrals, after reports su...

Staffordshire GP Dr Ian Greaves (fourth from right), who led development of the Memory First scheme, receives the NHS award with members of the team (Photo: Chloe Lynton)

GP-led dementia service wins £80,000 NHS award

9 December 2013

A GP-led dementia service that slashed diagnosis waiting times and boosted detection rates has won a...

Orders of the vaccine against shingles (pictured) are still being limited

Shingles vaccine supply restored after months of delays

5 December 2013

GP practices can order shingles vaccine again after supplies were restored on Wednesday following mo...

Exercise could help people with dementia live independently for longer (Photo: iStock)

Exercise for dementia patients boosts cognition

4 December 2013

Exercise may improve cognitive function in people with dementia and help them live independently for...

Obesity: research scotches health myth

Healthy obesity a myth, study finds

3 December 2013

Obesity raises the risk of MI and stroke even when traditional risk factors such as high BP or chole...

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