Regularly seeing the same GP could free up NHS appointments, research shows
New research indicates that regularly seeing the same GP could reduce workload in practices and hospitals, potentially freeing up appointments...
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Exeter in £10 million partnership to use data and AI to detect individual cancer risk
Doctors could soon be able to predict your individual chances of getting cancer and offer personalised detection and prevention, thanks...
Antibiotics, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication linked to reduced risk of dementia
Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia, according to new research that looked at...
New research leads to Trust action to spot cancer warning signs in standard blood tests
Scientists at the University of Exeter have found a new way of interpreting standard blood tests to help GPs spot...
Hi-tech healthcare boost for Exeter after over £1 million cash injection
The University of Exeter has received financial backing from the LEAP Digital Health Hub to fund several exciting healthcare projects....
Exploring how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide
The role of voluntary organisations in providing support to young people at risk of self-harm or suicide is to be...
Long Covid could cost the economy billions every year
Working days lost to long Covid could be costing the economy billions of pounds every year as patients struggle to...
Patients find it useful to receive quit smoking help while at hospital accident and emergency
Giving out vapes at accident and emergency (A&E) boosted patients’ confidence to switch away from smoking, according to new research. ...
Age-related health decline a predictor of future dementia risk
Frailty increases a person’s risk of dementia, but early intervention may be key to prevention, according to research led by...