Lung disease diagnosis wait times
Lung disease diagnosis wait times: 1 in 3 people with lung disease end up waiting longer than six months for…
Heart & Lung
Scoring system screening for “dual” heart disease
Scoring system improves screening for "dual" heart disease: Aortic stenosis, high-grade narrowing of the aortic valve, and cardiac amyloidosis, in…
Asthma UK: switch from steroid to biologic treatments
Charity warns of the hidden toll of repeated steroid tablets for Asthma when new "wonder" biologic treatments are available. Repeated,…
What takes your breath away by the British Lung Foundation
https://youtu.be/XGgDNwqIX2Q The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity looking after the nation's lungs. With your support, we’ll make…
‘AF won’t wait’ on Global AF Aware Week
AF Association reminds patients that ‘AF won’t wait’ on Global AF Aware Week: The Atrial Fibrillation Association is reminding people that…
COPD: Many do not understand their condition
The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling for people with suspected or diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to receive…
CRY: hidden heart conditions in the young
CRY: hidden heart conditions in the young: Cardiac Risk in the Young's annual raising awareness week is 14-22 November 2020. Over…
AF Association Healthcare Pioneers Report
AF Association Healthcare Pioneers Report: Showcasing best practice in AF 2021: Today, to mark the start of Global AF Aware Week…
Radon exposure – risk to health
This week, from the 2nd to 9th November, marks Radon Awareness Week in the UK and the campaigns' primary goal…
Brain device trial for severely paralysed patients
A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to…