NHS
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Home induction may not reduce midwife workload
Inducing labour at home may not help midwives manage their workload, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Genetic test approved for stroke prevention
A genetic test should be carried out on individuals who have had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack to establish if they could benefit from taking clopidogrel, according to UK guidance published today. Read more
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Technologies for children with type 2 diabetes recommended
Children with type 2 diabetes could be offered one of two technologies that will replace the stressful practice of regular, daily finger-prick testing, it was announced today. Read more
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NHS backs olaparib for breast and prostate cancer
A decision today to allow olaparib for NHS patients with both early-stage breast cancer and prostate cancer has been hailed a “life-changing” decision by leading specialists. Read more
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Immunotherapy available for advanced cervical cancer
Patients with advanced cervical cancer are to get a new immunotherapy treatment in England, it was announced today. Read more
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NHS to get national leukodystrophy service
The NHS in England is to have a national service for leukodystrophies following the development of new treatments, it was announced today. Read more
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Common cough medicines withdrawn
The opioid pholcodine, a common component of cough and cold medicines, is to be removed from the British market, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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New drive to improve safe baby sleeping
Health visitors should be responsible for discussing safe sleeping practices with vulnerable families with young babies, according to a new report. Read more
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New drug for obese could cut stones
NHS specialist weight loss services are to have access to a drug which can reduce body weight by about 12%, it was announced today. Read more
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Move opioid patients to alternative therapies – guidance
A drive to reduce opioid prescriptions in primary care is having success as patients move to therapeutic alternatives to drugs, it was announced today. Read more