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The review looked at 27 studies containing evidence of how healthcare use changed among people who went on to be diagnosed with a condition. It found that, for chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, coeliac disease, schizophrenia, and inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, healthcare use increased years before diagnosis, suggesting significantly earlier diagnosis might be possible for some patients.

A new study by UCL researchers reveals that conditions including celiac disease and Parkinson's disease could be recognised up to ten years sooner than they are now.

A major new $1 million digital health project led by Flinders University will target the needs of people living with chronic disease in low socioeconomic neighbourhoods to build a robust model for other cities and regional areas.The ‘safe@home’ proje

Two medical students from the University of Sunderland will be part of history this weekend after being gifted tickets to King Charles III’s…

The new reforms tackle some of the biggest challenges in general practice: outmoded technology, GPs working with little support, a broken funding model and restrictive regulations.

From July 1 patients must have a referral to undergo cosmetic surgery. But there has been a mixed response to the incoming change. 

The party will outline plans to build more rural homes and allocate a portion of local housing stock to GP staff.

GPs in England will vote to potentially strike if the Government fails to back down from changes to their contracts, imposed on them this month, the British Medical Association has warned.

This morning’s announcement by the Minister of Health highlighting additional funding for primary and community health services should be welcomed by a health sector that is facing significant historic underfunding and a major workforce crisis. ...

In a statement released today Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall and Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare gave further detail on the long-awaited equity adjuster and comprehensive care teams promised in Budget 2022. General Practice New Zealand ...