NHS
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NHS 70th celebrations under way
The UK was preparing to celebrate the 70th birthday of the NHS today – with continuing controversy about its achievements. Read more
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Patients waiting 29 hours for meningitis diagnosis
There are delays of more than 29 hours in undertaking diagnostic testing in some cases of suspected bacterial meningitis, according to new research. Read more
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Call for consultation on Down’s screening ethics
Britain needs a proper national consultation on the use of the new non-invasive pre-natal tests for risk of Down’s syndrome, doctors have said. Read more
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Period poverty on UK doctors’ agenda
Free sanitary products should be made available for women when necessary, the British Medical Association is stating. Read more
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Cancer suicide link warning
Mental health is a crucial issue for patients diagnosed with the least treatable forms of cancer, a conference has heard. Read more
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Concerns about over-70s breast cancer treatment
Women over the age of 70 may be under-treated for breast cancer, according to the findings of a major UK audit. Read more
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Hay fever hits record levels
GPs have confirmed that seasonal allergic rhinitis has reached record levels this month. Read more
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Twin survival improves
The UK has made significant and speedy progress in improving the survival of twins at birth, according to a major annual analysis published today. Read more
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Dismay as prostate drug remains restricted
Specialists have reacted in dismay after the use of the prostate cancer drug abiraterone remained restricted in England. Read more
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Winter risk from major cardiovascular events
Pressure on services and viruses may significantly increase the risk to patients experiencing major cardiovascular events in the winter, researchers warn today. Read more