NHS
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Prostate artery embolisation gains backing
New treatment guidance is released today for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Read more
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NHS genomics project “at risk” – MPs
Ambitious plans to make the NHS a world leader in genomics are at risk, MPs warn today. Read more
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How important is weight loss as cancer indicator?
Unexplained weight loss is a hugely significant predictor of cancer risk, researchers say today. Read more
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Call for improved prostate testing as cancer cases missed
Urgent action is needed to find an effective way of screening for prostate cancer, campaigners and specialists say today. Read more
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Balloon pulmonary angioplasty backed at Papworth
Papworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire, UK, will be funded to undertake balloon pulmonary angioplasty for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, it has been announced. Read more
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Appointments missed when clocks change
The number of missed hospital outpatient appointments is set to rise this week because of the weekend switch to British Summer Time, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Complementary GPs reduce antibiotic use
GPs who have training in complementary therapies enjoy some success in limiting use of antibiotics, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Cancer policies not delivering survival – analysis
National cancer policies in England have failed to lead to improved survival from the disease, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Child health stalling in the UK
Key health outcomes for babies and young children in the UK are failing to improve, paediatricians warn today. Read more
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Too many antibiotic prescriptions “inappropriate,” experts
At least 20% of GP prescriptions of antibiotics are inappropriate, it was alleged today. Read more