NHS
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Undiagnosed cancers that become emergencies
Tens of thousands of patients with cancer are only being diagnosed when they are rushed as emergencies to hospitals, according to figures published today. Read more
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Headache guidelines warn of drug side-effects
Regular use of painkillers such as aspirin, paracetamol and triptans could aggravate problems for some of the UK’s millions of headache sufferers, according to guidance published today. Read more
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Baby infection a "priority"
New guidance was issued today on preventing a deadly bacterial infection in new-born babies. Read more
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Group yoga backed for pain
Group yoga could provide a good treatment for people with chronic back pain, according to a British study. Read more
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Hospitals short of poison antidotes
Many British hospitals do not stock antidotes for well-known poisons such as cyanide or the viper bite, it was reported today. Read more
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Expansion plans for ‘care farms’ after successful pilot scheme
NHS staff are hoping to expand the use of “care farms” after a pilot scheme was found to benefit both patients and farmers. Read more
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Whooping cough outbreak alert
Teenagers may be offered booster shots against whooping cough as an outbreak of the disease continues to spread through England. Read more
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Pregnancy guidelines to tackle early complications
The British National Health Service needs to provide consistent and better quality care for women who experience serious problems in early pregnancy, experts say today. Read more
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Fertility rarely discussed with female cancer patients
Women are being denied information on the risk of impaired fertility after cancer treatment, researchers say today. Read more
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Smokers’ lungs "save lives"
The lungs of smokers should be used for transplants – because overall patients have a better survival chance, British surgeons say today. Read more