Kidney disease is a major health issue, affecting ~20% of adults over the age of 35 in England. Heart disease – including heart attacks, heart failure and stroke – is the commonest cause of death in patients with kidney… Read more

Heart attacks are serious, can be fatal and are common. Because of major advances in treatment, many more people nowadays survive a heart attack. However, people who survive a heart attack have a higher chance of developing other conditions… Read more

Existing evidence shows that most people would prefer to avoid admissions to hospital in the final months of life and to die at home. People who live in deprived areas are more likely to have more emergency hospital admissions… Read more

Fatty liver disease (FLD) is a chronic liver condition characterised by fat accumulation in the liver. It is also known by various related terms such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). FLD… Read more

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the UK. With ~3.9 million people with diabetes in the UK, as of 2019, the number is increasing. Type 2 diabetes is when an individual is unable… Read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that aim to perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as problem-solving and decision-making. AI is a rapidly growing area of technology and innovation, sparking excitement about its potential for improving healthcare… Read more

Coronary heart disease and stroke are the main cause of death and disability in the world. Some patients with coronary heart disease and stroke have other illnesses that do not primarily involve the heart and vessels, such as pancreatic… Read more

Diabetes (a condition where blood sugar level is too high) is associated with key complications such as cardiovascular, kidney, eye and foot conditions. However, people with diabetes may also be more likely to develop other conditions not necessarily flagged… Read more