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Most stillbirth potentially avoidable – inquiry
UK national guidance is not followed in most cases of stillbirth, according to the latest findings of a major inquiry. Read more
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Pregnant women urged to take flu vaccine
Obstetricians today launched a campaign to try to increase uptake of the flu vaccine among pregnant women. Read more
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Alarm as flu vaccine take up slumps
GPs have seen a sharp decline in patients seeking flu vaccination this autumn, it was announced today. Read more
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Urgent cancer diagnosis improving – new figures
New figures show big improvements in cancer diagnosis in England are under way, it was announced last night. Read more
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Premature infants not getting development checks – paediatricians
Many infants who were born prematurely may not be getting crucial developmental checks at the age of two, paediatricians have warned. Read more
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Infant saved by genetically modified T cells – first treatment
An infant appears to have been cured of advanced leukaemia using an experimental treatment with genetically modified T-cells, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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A&E cancer diagnosis: 25% dead within two months
A quarter of people diagnosed with cancer after going to accident and emergency departments in London die within two months, a conference is set to hear today. Read more
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UK should reduce sugar consumption – official report
The government should take action to reduce Britain’s "excessive" consumption of sugar, its public health advisers said yesterday. Read more
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Right arm for melanoma risk checks
Counting moles on the right arm may be a good way of identifying patients at risk of melanoma, according to British researchers. Read more
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Largest ever flu vaccine campaign pledged
This winter’s flu vaccination campaign in England will be the "largest ever", public health officials said yesterday. Read more