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There are abundant clinical data recorded in general practice electronic health records (EHR) which are suitable for longitudinal analysis to inform clinical care. This thesis proposes a novel research approach which has potential to deliver clinically relevant outcomes using real-world data and at the same time provide individual general practices with important feedback. This thesis includes a literature review which demonstrates the utility of longitudinal research, specifically survival anal...

DONEGAL Coroner and Stranorlar GP, Dr. Denis McCauley, will become Irish Medical Organisation president in April, Donegal News has learned.

British Sikh medical professional with over 30 yrs of GP experience has been knighted by King Charles III in the 2024 New Year Honours list.

Since Covid, pressures on the healthcare sector has ramped up across the board, and GP practices are feeling the heat too.

More than 15 medical professionals from across Lancashire have been struck off, jailed, or sanctioned in 2023.

EG.5 or the Eris COVID variant is dominant in parts of Australia. Eris, along with other circulating strains, are descendants of Omicron.

Talk to your provider if you plan to stop smoking.

A recent Cochrane review has revealed that insulin retains its effectiveness even when stored at room temperature for extended periods. This discovery is particularly significant for individuals with diabetes living in areas with limited access to healthcare or stable powered refrigeration. A rec

An upcoming bicultural study aims to create a national action plan for spiritual care in the health system, in what is believed to be a first for Aotearoa New Zealand.

The New Zealand Health Survey published last week shows one in five adults – roughly one million people – can’t get to see their general practice, with ‘time taken to get an appointment too long’ being the most commonly reported barrier, followed ...