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NICE welcomes landmark fall in antibiotic prescriptions

The increase in antibiotic use has been reversed for the first time in England. Doctors prescribed 2.2 million less antibiotics between 2014 to 2015 – reducing from 40.7 million to 38.5 million, data from Public Health England (PHE) shows.

Over a million older people don’t get the social care they need

The number of older people in England who don’t get the social care they need has soared to a new high of 1.2 million – up by a staggering 48% since 2010.

Low intensity vibration is a safe and effective treatment for osteoporosis

Low intensity vibration (LIV) could be used to safely and effectively treat osteoporosis, medical manufacturer LivMD has said.

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November 2016 edition

The November edition of GM Journal looks closely at respiratory with Dr Richard Russell analysing the increase of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the ageing population. Mr Richard Steyn looks at ways we can improve five-year lung cancer survival and we bring you the latest news and product launches. Click here to read the digital version in full.
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World Cancer Day Infographic
The United Kingdom Lung Cancer Coalition (UKLCC) was established in November 2005 to "bring lung cancer out of the political, clinical and media shadow". This infographic to celebrate #worldcancerday highlights progress in the 10 years since. Click here to view it in full on Pinterest.