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Study reveals cardiac arrest figures in England – with just 1 in 12 people surviving and leaving hospital
A national research database has revealed stark figures for cardiac arrests in England for 2022. Survival rates remain low, with around 8% patients surviving to 30 days after a cardiac arrest.
New sleep apnoea diagnostic device could slash waiting times and improve quality of life
A new diagnostic device could help those who experience sleep apnoea get a quicker diagnosis and an improved quality of life.
Life-changing technology will be rolled out to people with type 1 diabetes
Thousands of people with type 1 diabetes could be offered wearable technology to help them manage their condition.
“Unclear” whether opioids are effective at treating cancer pain
The world’s largest review on opioid medicines for cancer pain has found it is unclear whether some commonly used opioid medicines are better than a placebo and suggests that non-opioid medicines, including aspirin, may be as effective as opioids.
New study shows older and frail patients wait longer for emergency hospital care than younger patients
A new study by the University of Warwick working with the Society for Acute Medicine has found that younger patients with simpler problems are waiting less time for assessments than frail patients with complex care needs.
Olive oil and fresh, sun-ripened plant-based foods: the Mediterranean Diet as a winning combination for health
University of Warwick researcher unravels the secrets of the Mediterranean Diet
A researcher from the University of Warwick says that to promote better health within Western societies, it's essential to reshape our food culture. This means moving away from unhealthy, ultra-processed, sugar-laden, and fibre-depleted foods and gravitating towards wholesome, fibre-rich, plant-based foods reminiscent of the Mediterranean diet.