Fans of porridge have long claimed that it gives them the best start to the day. Now scientists say there is growing evidence that it could also protect against cancer...Quick diagnoses
UK scientists say they have found a way of diagnosing different types of bowel disease by testing the smells given off by patients’ stools. In a study of 182 stool...Quick diagnoses
A treatment using faecal matter is a safe and effective procedure for people with a recurring gut infection. The has published guidance on using the transplant...Quick diagnoses
, UK deputy prime minister has criticised Health secretary for adopting a ‘medieval attitude’ to women over his oppositon to plans to allow girls under the age of...Quick diagnoses
Guinea has banned the sale and consumption of bats to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, its health minister has said. Bats, a local delicacy, appear to be...Quick diagnoses
Nurses may take more accurate blood pressure readings than physicians. Patients may feel more anxious around physicians than nurses and are therefore more likely to...Quick diagnoses
Some medical schools are incorporating training on electronic health records (EHR) into their curricula because exposure to the IT systems is increasingly considered a...Medico-Legal
Gauteng hospitals have been described as ‘killer hospitals’, as the number of ‘adverse’ incidents, including neglect and sexual assault of patients, increases,...Medico-Legal
The UK government has announced a new drive to dramatically curb avoidable harm in hospital patients, in a move that aims to save 6,000 lives over the next three and a...Medico-Legal
Victims of female g enital mutilation (FGM) could be left bleeding after childbirth because medical staff are now afraid they may be prosecuted if they repair damage in...
