MPs question the value of the NHS Health Check A report from an influential group of MPs suggests that the health check programme represented poor policy and may not achieve its intended aims.…
Roche initiative seeks to expand access to HIV viral load testsAn initiative by Roche to slash prices for its HIV viral load test in developing countries will boost access to the test, according to UNAIDS.…
‘Nasal brushing’ technique shows promise for diagnosis of Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease A simple, minimally invasive diagnostic technique could help identify patients infected with Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease, new research suggests.…
Basic concepts in clinical testingIn this first article in a series on clinical testing, Pamela Mason looks at what makes a good test and the relevance of testing to pharmacy…