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

Obesity has been declared a worldwide epidemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the number of people living with this condition continues to rise worldwide. It is a complex, chronic, and progressive condition, which substantially affects health, quality… Read more

Many public health policies (i.e. decisions relating to healthcare for the whole population) could be altered to improve health outcomes, value for money, or both. For example, in heart disease we could change the timing or frequency of risk… Read more