ADHD is associated with significantly increased mortality rates, with accidents the leading cause of death. If diagnosed when 18 or older, ADHD sufferers have a five...Oncology
Paediatric cancer patients who receive antibiotics within 60 minutes of reporting fever and showing neutropenia, have decreased intensive care needs and lower mortality.Medical Practice
A US study found that despite saving thousands of lives yearly, nearly half of organ transplant surgeons report a low sense of personal accomplishment and 40% feel...News Update
The US Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has for the first time made publicly accessible its database of surgical outcomes and ratings. 'We believe that our patients...Cardiology
A study on European children concludes that more than two hours a day in front of a TV screen increases the probability of high blood pressure by 30%. Less than an hour...Focus
Patients in the very early stages of dementia could miss out on a potentially effective treatment after misleading research was published last year, say medical experts....News Update
A British review of eight studies found that although paracetamol is widely considered to be a safe pain killer, taking it for long periods for certain illnesses may...Medical Practice
Doctors commonly get requests from parents to delay young children's vaccinations – and despite their better judgement, they often give in, a US study finds.Public Health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports around 1.1bn teenagers and young adults risk hearing loss due to exposure to unsafe levels of recreational noise from...
