A & E
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Call for medical neutrality in war zones
The world must reaffirm the importance of medical neutrality in war zones, senior doctors say today. Read more
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Physiotherapy no help for ankle sprain
Physiotherapy does not help improve recovery from ankle sprains, according to the findings of a major study reported today. Read more
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Check-list to cut hospital falls
Physicians have launched a drive to reduce the rate of falls in hospitals through advice to patients and families. Read more
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CPR drive as bystanders stand back
Improved rates of bystander CPR could help save 13% of cardiac arrest patients, researchers say today as campaigners seek to train thousands more in the life-saving techniques. Read more
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Many A&E visits ‘preventable’
One fifth of emergency department visits are preventable, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Smartphone app benefits heart attack patients
Heart attack patients were able to get life-saving treatment faster after medical teams at different hospitals communicated via a smartphone app, a South Korean study has found. Read more
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Craniectomy improves injury survival – study
Craniectomy following traumatic brain injury may improve patient survival, according to the findings of a UK study released last night. Read more
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Test predicts sepsis following burns
A new test could help clinicians identify burns victims at risk of developing sepsis, according to researchers in Birmingham. Read more
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Heart failure action call
Campaigners have called for action to help reduce heart failure rates after a sharp increase in hospital visits for the condition. Read more
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WHO warning as attacks on health workers increase
There were almost 600 reported attacks on healthcare facilities and workers in 19 countries in just two years, the World Health Organisation has reported. Read more