NHS
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Urgent action’ needed on older cancer deaths
New figures show that the death toll from cancer among people over 75 is higher in the UK than most Western countries. Read more
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Plea to family doctors over infertility
GPs could be doing more to help couples struggling to conceive, according to a new report. Read more
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Cancer screening linked to wealth and ethnicity
Cancer screening for women is least successful amongst the poor and ethnic minorities, researchers warned today. Read more
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UK needs fresh approach to superbugs – BMA
Senior doctors have warned that "superbugs", or healthcare associated infections, will not be beaten in the absence of dedicated long-term strategies. Read more
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Surgical procedure boosts breast treatment
A simple procedure during surgery can make a big difference to a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer, researchers reported today. Read more
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Asthma advice cuts hospital attendance
Experts believe that giving better advice could avoid emergency hospital visits for asthma. Read more
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Alternative therapies for back pain – official
Acupuncture, chiropractic and osteopathy all gained official approval in Britain yesterday as treatments for back pain. Read more
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Pregnant women value safety over choice
The vast majority of pregnant women put safety above personal choice when it comes to birth method, British researchers said today. Read more
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New procedure tranforming heart care – conference
Heart attack services need to be reconfigured because of the the dramatic rise in the use of a life-saving procedure, a major European conference has heard. Read more
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Experts update osteoporosis guidelines
A national team of rheumatology experts has outlined changes they would like to see in osteoporosis guidelines. Read more