New drug alternative to statins
A new class of oral cholesterol-lowering drug could help patients unable to take statins due to side effects, according to…
Diabetes
5 signs of strokes in dogs
Strokes in dogs are relatively rare and can be difficult to spot. A stroke occurs when there is disruption to…
A thought-provoking new exhibition
A thought-provoking new exhibition at the Royal College of GPs examines the upsides and downsides of drug-based medicine A thought-provoking…
What the vet needs to know in an emergency
Every year, one in three pets needs veterinary treatment with the average vet’s bill being around £300 and more complex…
Royal College’s Hope Foundation Announces Grants Awards
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow's HOPE Foundation has announced its first round of funding, awarding seven…
Urine is liquid gold when it comes to testing
Urine is arguably the most common diagnostic tool in routine medicine, with around 65m collected for tests every year. Given…
Weight loss surgery best for obese adults
Surgery remains the most effective and cost-effective long-term approach to reducing weight for adults who are severely obese, according to…
Mother’s smoking affects baby’s DNA
Smoking during pregnancy causes chemical changes to a baby’s DNA that affect its risk of smoking-related conditions in adulthood, a…
Don’t starve yourself for Christmas
Arguably the commonest mistake people make at Christmas is trying to starve themselves before going into the Christmas dinner. Yes,…
Patients should lose weight before bariatric surgery
Lower BMI before bariatric surgery predicts greater post-operative weight loss, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds.…