New Advances

Gold’s Glimmer: Tracking Drugs in the Body

Summary A groundbreaking imaging technique uses neutron-activated gold nanoparticles to visualize drug distribution within the body. This advance allows scientists to monitor drug delivery in real-time, potentially revolutionizing targeted therapies, especially in cancer treatment. This […]

Geriatric Care

Safeguarding Frailty: BGS Applauds Bill Amendment

Summary The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) celebrates a critical amendment to the Assisted Dying Bill, removing “medical condition” from the definition of terminal illness. This change addresses concerns about the vague terminology potentially encompassing frailty, […]

AI in Medicine

Exam Results Error Condemned

Summary The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) criticizes a significant error in the MRCP Part 2 exam results, highlighting the impact on geriatric medicine trainees. The error affected 283 candidates, with some incorrectly passing and others […]