NHS
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Colorectal cancer treatment delayed for up to a year
Some patients with colorectal cancer do not begin treatment until a year after they first notice symptoms, researchers warn today. Read more
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Women heart patients suffer from worse care – study
Thousands of women have died in England and Wales because the care they receive in cardiovascular crisis is not as good as provided to men, researchers claim today. Read more
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Cancer screening promised major overhaul – with AI at centre
NHS officials have promised a “major overhaul” of cancer screening programmes to be led by one of UK’s most senior specialists. Read more
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Baby birth injuries mostly avoidable – report
Different care could have led to a different outcome in almost three quarters of stillbirths, neonatal deaths and severe brain injuries, according to the latest report by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists out today. Read more
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Most tonsillectomies ‘unnecessary’
Most tonsillectomies carried out in the UK are probably unnecessary, a new study reveals today. Read more
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Provisional guidance restricts medicinal cannabis use
Medicinal cannabis became legal for prescription in the UK yesterday – but clinicians have been given strict provisional guidelines on its use. Read more
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New bid to change public view on antibiotics
A new campaign has been launched to try to change public understanding of antibiotics amid concern that the drugs could soon lose effectiveness. Read more
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Paediatricians warn on child health trends
Child health in England is falling behind other developed countries, paediatricians warn today. Read more
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Maternal mental health problems "concealed"
Many mothers of young babies do not feel able to fully express their mental health struggles, campaigners warn today. Read more
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NICE issues draft guideline on prolapse
Women should be offered non-surgical options for stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse before any they undergo any operations, according to guidelines published today. Read more