Measles cases slashed by GP-led MMR campaign
Measles cases fell by 96% following the GP-led MMR vaccination catch-up drive launched in April 2013...
Kidney cancer hits record high
Kidney cancer rates in the UK have reached 10,000 cases a year for the first time, Cancer Research U...
GPs must report female genital mutilation, says RCGP
GPs have 'a duty' to report suspected female genital mutilation (FGM) as child abuse to social servi...
BP drugs raise serious falls risk
GPs should reassess whether BP treatment in certain elderly patients is worthwhile, according to res...
Viewpoint: Why NICE is right to promote wider statin use
NICE should be congratulated for its plan to lower the threshold for statin use, but it should be re...
Flu vaccine campaign set for expansion in September
GP practices will be asked to administer the flu vaccine to all four-year-olds next winter as part o...
RCGP votes to remain opposed to assisted dying law change
The RCGP is to remain opposed to any change in the law on assisted dying, following one of the most ...
Boost gestational diabetes screening through QOF, say researchers
Follow-up monitoring in women with gestational diabetes should be added to the QOF to boost 'markedl...
Antibiotics of little benefit for cough even in high-risk patients, study finds
Antibiotic treatment for acute lower respiratory tract infection provides little benefit even in hig...
Charities express 'deep concern' over lack of care.data information
Charities have called for more support for GPs to fully inform patients with learning disabilities a...
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