The importance of colorectal cancer screening: how early detection can save lives
The ranks of colorectal cancer are as follows: 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Colorectal cancer is called the “silent killer” because it has no symptoms, and is often undiagnosed until it progresses to later stages, making it difficult to treat. However, if colorectal cancer is detected early, it is often […]
Switching to a vegan diet could save the NHS £6.7bn a year, new research reveals
New research by the Department of Health and Economic Affairs shows that adopting a 100% plant-based diet in England could lead to total savings in NHS healthcare costs of around £6.7bn. Authors Nadine Henderson and Chris Sampson use analysis based on economic models to estimate the prevalence of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular […]
Documents can save you from a difficult situation.
Documentation saves the day | Image credit: © Mark Kostich – © Mark Kostich – Stock.adobe.com. Case A 29-year-old patient, 5 years pregnant and 4 years postpartum, had her first antenatal visit at 10 weeks to her last menstrual period (LMP). She has a history of four previous vaginal deliveries, three of which were term […]