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AI model can predict high blood pressure and related complications from ECGs

By Liz Wells 09 January 2025

An AI model can be used to predict both the risk of high blood pressure and which patients may go on to experience complications from high blood pressure using an ECG, new research reveals.

ICB

Blood pressure checks offered at dentists and opticians

By Lee Peart 08 January 2025

Blood pressure checks are available at dentists and opticians in Lincolnshire as part of a national NHS pilot.

PREVENTION

Bowel cancer risk could be reduced with an extra glass of milk

By Liz Wells 08 January 2025

Consuming an additional 300mg of calcium - about the amount in a large glass of milk - a day could decrease the risk of bowel cancer by 17%, new research reveals.

SMOKING

Smartwatch technology helps people quit smoking

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

Smartwatches could help people give up smoking, new research reveals.

CANCER CARE

Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest ever level

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

The proportion of patients being diagnosed with cancer at an early stage in England has risen to its highest ever level, new data reveals.

PREVENTION

Record numbers complete NHS Couch to 5K app

By Liz Wells 31 December 2024

Record numbers of people numbers complete NHS Couch to 5K app in 2024, new data reveals.

GAMBLING

NHS tackles problem gambling amid growing demand

By Liz Wells 27 December 2024

The NHS in England is facing an 'uphill battle' with demand for gambling addiction help more than doubling since last year.

ALCOHOL

Streeting urged to make alcohol harm a top priority

By Lee Peart 19 December 2024

Public health groups have called on secretary of state for health and social care, Wes Streeting, to make addressing alcohol harm a top priority in 2025.

VALLEY DIAGNOSTICS

Welsh firm developing rapid diagnostic test for prostate cancer

By Liz Wells 19 December 2024

Valley Diagnostics, based in Cardiff, is developing a test that could detect prostate cancer more quickly and with greater accuracy.

PREVENTION

Martha's Rule 'already saving lives' in NHS hospitals

By Liz Wells 17 December 2024

The roll-out of Martha’s Rule in NHS hospitals in England has already begun triggering ‘potentially life-saving changes in care’ for patients, new data reveals.