Self-management courses improve quality of life for people with long-term conditions

People with long-term conditions who attend self-management courses have a significantly improved quality of life, latest research suggests. 

Many patients unaware of the effect of flying on underlying medical conditions

Health care professionals may increasingly be called on to perform Samaritan Acts because of the popularity of flying, suggest researchers.

Man in burns unit after being found on fire in a hospital car park

A man is being treated in a special burns unit yesterday after he was found on fire in a hospital car park.

Antibiotics can seriously damage children's hearing

The hearing of certain children can be seriously damaged by antibiotics administered in intensive care units, a study has claimed.

Special report: CCTV cameras used in school toilets

CCTV cameras have been installed in school toilets in a school in Wales. Nickie Brander, Campaigns Organiser for ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence) responds to public concerns

Nitric oxide monitoring of no added value for children with asthma

Nitric Oxide monitoring does not help most children with asthma, despite being an indicator of worsening symptoms, according to Dutch researchers.