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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds

A study by Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research found a 4% reduction in the risk of future miscarriage for women on the graded model of care compared with the usual care, translating to a reduction of 10,075 miscarriages a year across the UK.
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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Four-fifths of UK mental health nurses say their workload is unmanageable

High caseloads and understaffing in UK mental health services lead to patient harm and distress among nursing staff.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Should never have been prescribed': private UK cannabis clinics face call for tighter regulation

The inquest concluded that Robinson's prescription for medicinal cannabis had probably contributed to his death, with the coroner stating that it acted as an obstacle to appropriate care.
Cannabis
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Weight-loss jabs alone are the wrong answer' to obesity crisis, Chris Whitty says

Weight-loss drugs alone cannot solve the UK's obesity crisis; addressing food marketing and nutrition requires comprehensive policy approaches beyond pharmaceutical interventions.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rising anti-trans hatred' in the UK creating hostile environment', report suggests

Trans people in the UK face escalating discrimination and prejudice creating a hostile environment that impedes healthcare access and damages mental health, according to a major survey of over 4,000 trans individuals.
Medicine
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Osteonordic prepares for UK launch as Fulham clinic becomes the company's first foothold in London

Osteonordic will open its first UK clinic in Fulham, London, launching a national waiting list and targeting practitioner recruitment and patient demand for premium osteopathic care.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Resident doctors vote for strike action in row over jobs

First-year resident doctors in England overwhelmingly voted for strike action over job security fears and pay erosion, demanding government solutions.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Doctors announce five-day strike over pay dispute

The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors in England will initiate a five-day strike over pay disputes, starting from 7am on July 25.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Parents face hurdles vaccinating children - report

"The reality is that there are many who simply need better support and easier access to appointments," Dr. Stewart said, highlighting that logistical issues are a major barrier.
Public health
London startup
fromMail Online
11 months ago

A 400 AI scan to detect earliest signs of cancer is on the horizon

AI-powered MRI scans could revolutionize cancer detection, making early screening accessible and efficient during lunch breaks.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds

Brexit is negatively impacting access to life-saving cancer drugs for UK patients.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 year ago

The game changer' heart failure treatment that cuts deaths by two thirds

A new treatment for heart failure significantly reduces deaths and hospital readmissions, marking a breakthrough in patient care.
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