NHS
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New pre-term guidance
Hospitals should ensure women in pre-term labour are treated with magnesium sulfate, according to new guidelines. 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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NHS needs to tackle diabetes risk – review
The NHS is failing to identify patients at high risk of type 2 diabetes early enough, according to a review by the Care Quality Commission. Read more
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Chance for earlier cancer diagnosis
Many cases of bowel cancer that present as an emergency could have been identified earlier, researchers warn today. Read more
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Living kidney donation milestone
More than 500 people have become living kidney donors since it became possible ten years ago, it was announced today. Read more
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Heart failure test under-used – inquiry
All GPs and hospitals should have access to a cheap blood test for the diagnosis of heart failure, according to a report published today. Read more
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Hip fracture rehab still a problem – analysis
Care of hip fracture patients is being undermined by a lack of rehabilitation and planned care after hospital, according to a report published today. Read more
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Child vaccine warning
Increasing efforts should be made to ensure children get vaccinations to stop rates falling to dangerous levels in England, experts said yesterday. Read more
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Formula could cut RTI antibiotics
GPs could cut antibiotic prescriptions for children by 10% using a new formula designed to identify patients at high risk from respiratory tract infections, researchers say today. Read more
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Transplant boost "not enough"
The UK has achieved a record level of organ transplants from deceased donors – but it is still "not enough", campaigners say today. Read more