NHS
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Bipolar patients need diagnosis – guidelines
GPs should ensure patients showing signs of bipolar disorder are referred for specialist mental health assessment, according to new guidelines published today. Read more
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Plea as transplants slump
Britain is facing a reduction in organ transplants because of shortages of donors, it was revealed today. Read more
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Women warned on breast symptoms
Women over 70 need to know that a lump may not be the only symptom of breast cancer, campaigners warned yesterday. Read more
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How medical tourism costs NHS
UK residents who go abroad for cosmetic treatment cost the NHS £8 million a year to rectify the mistakes that were made, it has been claimed. Read more
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Delay premature birth, hospitals told
Hospitals should take steps to delay premature birth if possible, according to proposed new guidelines published yesterday. Read more
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Drive to eliminate pointless treatments
A new campaign to encourage the public to support doctors in not offering ineffective treatments is being launched in the UK, it was announced today. Read more
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Doctors struggle with pregnancy depression
Many GPs are ill-equipped to help women who suffer depression or anxiety during and after pregnancy, a report warns today. Read more
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New warning on scarlet fever surge
Cases of scarlet fever have nearly doubled in the last year in England, according to new figures. Read more
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Change the change call #nhschangeday
A trainee GP launches a campaign today – as part of NHS Change Day 2015 – to challenge existing attitudes, raise awareness, and provide evidence-based information relating to the menopause. Read more
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Scarlet fever warning
England is facing an outbreak of scarlet fever, public health officials have warned. Read more