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Professor Marc Radtke The last decade has been one of the most exciting for dermatologists managing patients with psoriasis, and this has been largely due to the significant progress of targeted treatments. The key question is how to exploit these achievements to minimise the disease burden on individuals and society.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2030 the number of new cancer cases will reach 21.6 million per year - a 53 percent increase from 2012.Cancer is a chronic condition, which requires long-term commitment by both patients and healthcare professionals.
Chronic disease patients are often unaware of their potential health complications. How can doctors ensure that their patients know and understand these?
The importance of discussions around the management of women of childbearing age with psoriasis, an issue that has been largely neglected for many years...
Progress is being made in the development of better epilepsy treatments and care services but more work is needed. And increasing awareness of recent advances is key to promoting support for further r
Consultant neurologist, Dr Tom Foltynie, from the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, discusses deep brain stimulation (DBS).
In January, a team led by Dr Pan Pantziarka, of the Anticancer Fund, published evidence suggesting that a widely used painkiller may be useful for treating cancer.
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With nearly 44,500 people diagnosed annually, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, killing over 35,000 people every year.
Correct dieting can improve quality of life for hepatitis patients - Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral infection that affects the liver. A liver-friendly diet is therefore central to its effective management and to improved quality of life for patients, says top celebrity chef and food writer, Gizzi Erskine.
People with diabetes who do not care for themselves properly are at risk of serious complications such as amputations... but these issues are preventable.
In healthcare, as in most industries, software-based innovations are gradually replacing traditional hardware technology - unsurprisingly. Without a centralised integration system that allows for the effective gathering, storage, analysis and retrieval of information, devices like desktops, laptops, tablets and mobile phones have very limited potential in terms of improving patient care.
Around one million needlestick injuries occur every year among care workers across Europe. Medical journalist Lorena Tonareli takes a look at how healthcare settings can reduce the risks and ensure a safe workplace for staff.
Increasing patient expectations, chronic disease prevalence and budget constraints are placing unprecedented pressure on the NHS. This is paving the way for technology to transform radically care pathways in the UK. Giving people greater control over their health and wellbeing through digital innovations is a crucial part of this process.
Often dismissed as fakes, placebos seem to work on the same brain pathways targeted by ‘real’ treatments and involve a complex network of genes.
The stark prognosis facing patients with advanced melanoma is about to change, reports Lorena Tonarelli
You will rarely hear children complain about their vision. Yet the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust estimates that one million in the UK have an undetected eye condition. This means that one in five children are unlikely to reach their full visual, learning and social potential because they missed out on something as simple as an eye examination.
Diabetes in the UK Increased collaboration between GPs and specialists can bridge the divide between primary and secondary care, improving diabetes services and, in turn, patient outcomes. Over three million people have diabetes in the UK, 90 per cent of whom have the type 2 form of the condition.
For teams competing in Brazil, this year, dreams of gold galore rely on more than training. Helping them gain edge over the competition are streams of biometric data that enable them to make smart decisions on how to boost their performance.
Estimates suggest about 80 per cent of cancers are caused by environmental factors, as opposed to endogenous agents, such as genetic mutations, oxidative stress and inflammation. The most common of these factors are smoking, alcohol, obesity, inactivity, ultraviolet radiation, air pollutants, food carcinogens and chemicals, including asbestos and benzene.
The management of cancer has come a long way in the past few decades and this has significantly changed the outlook for patients. In the 1970s, most people with the disease would die within a few years. Today, cancer is less of a death sentence and more a chronic illness.
After decades of no new medicines emerging to treat renal cell carcinoma, no fewer than five new drugs were approved to treat the cancer in 2006 and 2007. Pfizer's Sutent (sunitinib) and Bayer's Nexavar (sorafenib) arrived first, and brought important new treatment options to patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
Infographic detailing a stroke patient’s care pathway, from onset to rehabilitation and recovery, in 11 steps, accompanied by key statistics from SSNAP and Stroke Association.
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a major driver of innovation in cardiovascular medicine, with surgeons already using the technology to create synthetic heart models that enable them to plan or even rehearse complex operations - a procedure that can substantially reduce surgery times and improve patient outcomes.
Lack of information, inadequate support, and discontinuation of secondary preventive treatment hamper the delivery of quality stroke care. Lorena Tonarelli looks at how pharmacists can help address these challenges.
Regular screening and eye checks are crucial. They can spot the condition early on, when treatments to preserve vision are still effective.