Journal scan
Prostate cancer screening does not affect overall mortality
Mortality rates do not improve with early prostate cancer screening, systematic review finds
24 Oct 2018
Novel treatments for neurodegenerative disorders
Developing treatments that stop underlying damage in neurodegenerative disorders
23 Oct 2018
Whole-diet approach important to reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Diet advice issued for people at risk of cardiovascular disease
18 Oct 2018
Pimavanserin provides short-term benefit in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis
A study suggests pimavanserin may be safer than traditional medications for Alzheimer’s
16 Oct 2018
Retinal examinations may help assess and prevent cardiovascular events
A study suggests retinal examinations might help assess and prevent strokes and heart attacks
16 Oct 2018
Diabetes drugs may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Prescribers should think twice before using gliptins for some patients with type 2 diabetes
16 Oct 2018
Understanding alcohol-related liver disease patients’ illness beliefs
Survey measured patients' views about medicines relating to alcoholic liver disease
12 Sep 2018
Clinical presentation of scabies in older care home residents differs from classic...
Prospective study of scabies outbreaks in ten care homes for older people
12 Sep 2018
Haloperidol associated with slight increased risk of death in acute myocardial...
Comparing the use of haloperidol versus atypical antipsychotics and risk of in-hospital death
12 Sep 2018
Independent association between socio-economic status and physical functioning in older...
Focusing on prioritising healthy ageing globally in the face of poor socio-economic...
07 Aug 2018
Remission of type 2 diabetes is a practical target for primary care
Study highlights the importance of reducing fat in the liver and pancreas and weight-loss...
07 Aug 2018
Study advocates continued use of anticoagulants in patients with resolved atrial...
Treatment with anticoagulants reduces risk of stroke by two thirds
07 Aug 2018
Memory loss present years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s appear
Cross-sectional study examined forgetfulness in people with Alzheimer’s disease
06 Jul 2018
Regular lifelong exercise may prevent arterial stiffening
Research shines more light on exercise effects in older people
06 Jul 2018
Incontinence-associated dermatitis: cleaning and protecting skin is vital
The treatment of urinary incontinence-associated dermatitis
06 Jul 2018
Higher vitamin D level associated with lower risk of total cancer
Japanese study suggests beneficial effects for prevention of cancer in all sites
07 Jun 2018
Anticholinergic drugs linked to dementia
Clinicians should consider long-term effects of some anticholinergic medications
05 Jun 2018
Drug-eluting stents reduce cardiac events in older people
Trial indicates polymer-coated stents reduce risk of stroke
05 Jun 2018