Bariatric surgery can produce major improvements in physical health, mobility and daily functioning, but its psychological effects are more complex than weight…
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Palliative care communication is a clinical skill, not an optional bedside manner. Nurses routinely help patients and families understand serious diagnoses,…
The cost-effectiveness of remote monitoring for hypertension in pregnancy depends on more than the price of a blood pressure cuff. It rests on whether home…
Medical research depends on access to high-quality biological samples. Blood, tissue, saliva, tumour material, genetic specimens and other biospecimens can…
Sleep is a core part of recovery for children in hospital. It supports immune function, emotional regulation, memory, pain tolerance and the energy needed for…
Colorectal cancer is increasingly treated according to the biology of an individual tumour, rather than its location and stage alone. Genomic testing can…
Health research is strongest when it reflects the realities of the people it aims to serve. Community advisory boards create a formal way for patients, carers,…
Becoming a mother can bring joy, exhaustion and major changes to identity, relationships and daily routines. For some women, persistent sadness, anxiety,…
Diabetic foot ulcers can begin with a small blister, crack, pressure mark or area of discolouration. Reduced sensation may mean a person does not feel an…
Ageing changes the immune system in gradual ways. The body may produce fewer naïve immune cells, respond less strongly to some vaccines and take longer to…
