A big group of bacteria found in our soil and our water are harmless for most of us, but a new study indicates they are associated with an increased risk of dying in individuals whose kidneys have failed.

Studies have suggested psoriasis is an independent risk factor for heart attack in the general population, but investigators have made the surprising finding that in people who also have end-stage renal disease, which shares many risk factors with heart disease, it is not.

All health and care staff should receive training in artificial intelligence (AI) with additional specialist training for those who use AI tools in clinical practice, according to new research published this week.