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Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'
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Mental health services that fail to improve could be shut, says watchdog
The Care Quality Commission warning comes after Priory Group's biggest hospital is told to improve. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/acklC…
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NHS backs new wafer to prevent migraines
Rimegepant will be available only to adults who have tried at least three other preventative drugs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kEjb1nZ
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Lola Pearce: Brain tumour patient meets EastEnders star
Kylie Weatherby originally found out she had cancer when pregnant with twins in 2021. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/foKrVsY
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Southampton researchers design app to help treat lazy eye
Lacie wears an eye patch to treat her condition and says the new app helps her want to keep it on. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5mjEhMW
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Researchers find oldest evidence of the plague in Britain
Scientists discover 4,000 year-old plague DNA - the oldest evidence of the disease in Britain. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/49UFwa2
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Covid: Top Chinese scientist says don’t rule out lab leak
The man who led China's pandemic response says inquiries into its origins should consider everything. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ksd…
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Vaping: Government plans underage crackdown
Rishi Sunak says he is 'deeply concerned' by the rising number of under-18s using vapes. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BpWa8uN
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Flesh-eating bug: Mum's warning after she nearly dies from disease
A mother is warning others to look out for symptoms of necrotising fasciitis, after she nearly died. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1X40nG8
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IVF patients need more mental health support, charity says
Infertility can devastate people's mental health, relationships, finances and career, a charity says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2b5…
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East Kent: A decade of failure in maternity care
Why has an NHS Trust failed to improve maternity care after a near-decade of failure? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vFcayRq
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Primodos: Pregnancy test damages claims thrown out by judge
The High Court judge rules there is no new evidence linking the tests with harm to babies. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gL1JKko
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Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study
The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hvwrK…
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Monkeypox: London sees rise in cases in last month
Those at risk urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves, as data reveals 10 new cases in London during May. from BBC News - Health https://ift.…
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Government not taking 'appalling' alcohol harm seriously, MPs say
The public accounts committee calls for more support for alcohol treatment to save money and lives. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0hzwfuO
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Five hospitals at risk of collapse to be rebuilt
The sites in England were all developed using a lightweight concrete with a limited lifespan. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IQC70ty
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Promoting vapes to kids is ridiculous, says Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak says he is looking at strengthening marketing rules for e-cigarettes. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OInTMmZ
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Is the past year's spike in strike action here to stay?
BBC economics editor Faisal Islam asks whether a historic surge in industrial action is likely to persist. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uH…
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Plant-based diets good for the heart
The effect is about a third that of a taking daily cholesterol-lowering statin, research suggests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7vZxCUY
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First UK death linked to 'zombie' drug xylazine
There have been warnings in the US about its flesh-eating properties and role in 7% of fatal overdoses. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kHsDb…
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Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again
A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qbNJXO…
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Jennie Gow: BBC F1 broadcaster tells of stroke recovery
Jennie Gow, who had a stroke in December, says she is determined to come back "as strong as ever". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/…
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Work pressures driving nurses and midwives away
Numbers on the register reach a record high but the regulator is worried about the amount leaving the profession. from BBC News - Health https://if…
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Essex GP struck off over 'sexually motivated' examination
A doctor appears at tribunal over the appointments with four female patients in 2016. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bIATKlt
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Myles Bradbury victim: 'I won't let abuse by doctor affect my entire life'
A victim of a doctor jailed for abusing children speaks of his continuing battle nearly a decade on. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/E70oScz
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Junior doctors in England to strike for three days in June
They will walk out between 07:00 on Wednesday 14 June and 07:00 on Saturday 17 June. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mLhbX8p
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35,000 cases of sexual misconduct or violence in NHS in five years
Rape, assault or being touched without consent accounted for more than one in five cases. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CcTuB2F
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Vaping: High lead and nickel found in illegal vapes
Lab analysis finds vapes confiscated from teenagers at a school pose a potential risk to health. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UIRvGQk
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Graeme Souness: Football legend to swim Channel for 'butterfly skin' girl
The footballer fought back tears as he described the bravery of Isla Grist, who has the rare condition. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2a1zQ…
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Bristol motorcycle event for men's mental health returns
The Bristol Distinguished Gentleman's Ride team are heading from Cheddar to Keynsham. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JbMEHw0
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Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise
The new Scottish government pay offer comes after BMA Scotland members voted for strike action. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/be1HrqR
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Sadiq Khan: London mayor says he has PTSD after death threats
London's mayor said a number of events coming together had had a "cumulative" effect on his health. from BBC News - Health https://if…
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Labour proposes new NHS targets on reducing deaths
Sir Keir Starmer says if elected he would aim to cut suicide, heart disease and stroke deaths. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ngpwXWf
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Labour's NHS plan will offer patients more choice, Wes Streeting says
Shadow health secretary says regional waiting lists could help people get hospital treatment quicker. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/x95pOQB…
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Utrogestan: Menopause pill supply restricted over shortages
Other HRT treatments have faced similar limits but ministers say there is good stock of most products. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RhtMOC…
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Bipolar Disorder: 'I hit the fire alarm and evacuated an airport'
Model Rosie Viva was experiencing mania when she triggered the mass evacuation of Stansted Airport. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CcpDG0w
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Ukraine war: PTSD a growing problem for health ministry
The psychological scars of Russia's invasion are starting to show in Ukraine, at the front and at home. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/P…
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Use private sector more for NHS patients - Labour
The party says fewer people would be waiting if the government had maximised use of private clinics. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bkOP5VU
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Lucy Letby trial: Nurse accuses doctors of conspiracy against her
Lucy Letby accuses a "gang of four" of "apportioning blame" on to her "to cover up" hospital failings. from BBC News …
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Vaping: Tighter rules calls amid rise in children using vapes
A father from north Wales has set up a petition with 100,000 signatures calling for action. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/w9j4Wat
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Gosport hospital drug deaths: Police identify 19 suspects
A new inquiry is looking into the deaths of hundreds of patients who had been given opiates. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RQGMJfH
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Brentwood mum criticises test labelling one twin son overweight
A hairdresser says she was shocked to be asked whether one of her sons needs dietary help. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Ux0Hzpo
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Ageing body scans to aid understanding of why diseases occur
The results could open up new ways to spot, treat and prevent some diseases, including cancer, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/X…
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Lucy Letby trial: Triplet boys' deaths were harrowing, says nurse
Nurse Lucy Letby is accused of killing the two babies on the neo-natal ward where she worked. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YUwpyHx
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Two poultry workers test positive for bird flu
The cases in England were found during screening and there is no sign of human-to-human transmission. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IaB8L6r…
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Nurses strike because patients are dying - RCN union boss Pat Cullen
Union boss says issues over safe staffing is part of the ongoing debate with government, as well as fair pay. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…
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Needle-free Covid vaccination trials taking place in Cambridge
Trials are taking place in Cambridge, where the technology was developed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RFAa6PX
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Do not resuscitate: Man choked to death after paramedics stood down
A care home resident, 80, died after an ambulance was stood down due to a do not resuscitate order. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ItLPizZ
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Dirty-bomb antidote: Drug trial begins in US
Volunteers will test a pill designed to remove radioactive contamination from the body. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30Hzlmo
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'I've been stuck in my bedroom for two years'
A young woman with a rare disease says she is not being supported to have any quality of life. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vZcGoVl
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Online depression therapy given go-ahead in England
Psychiatrists and mental health charities say digital therapies are no substitute for one-to-one care. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/iAOHW7…
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Florida professor breaks record for time spent living underwater
Researcher Joseph Dituri has been living underwater in the Florida Keys for more than 70 days. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Es3z5Hp
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Baby heart death parents left waiting 14 months for answers
Elijah died at 12 days old and his parents say authorities have left them "in limbo". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YTvdX7u
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Gemma Collins: 'We've got to talk about women's incontinence'
Towie star Gemma Collins is urging people to be more open and less embarrassed about the subject. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/h3emis9
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ADHD: Private clinics exposed by BBC undercover investigation
An undercover journalist for Panorama is diagnosed and given drugs without proper checks. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YxlRhr7
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Scrap tax on sunscreen, say cancer charities
Cancer experts want VAT removed to make sun creams more affordable in the cost-of-living crisis. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Q1o2NHP
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Pat Cullen: Nursing union calls for double-digit pay rise to restart talks
Union boss Pat Cullen urges ministers to reopen pay talks in England after her members rejected a 5% offer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/u…
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Hepatitis C home test kits available to most-at-risk in England
The blood-borne virus can lead to liver disease and cancer, but symptoms often go unnoticed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gcTU6Wt
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Herpes deaths: Surgeon and midwife argued over Caesarean, inquest told
Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy both died from herpes infections after Caesarean births. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QTs7VJ5
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NHS: The international nurses who are crucial to West Suffolk Hospital
Three nurses from Nigeria speak out about their experiences moving to the UK to work in the NHS. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/n6WI8z2
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Hospital boss claims unfair dismissal after chairman 'bullied' her
The Countess of Chester trust chief executive also accuses the chairman of putting finance over safety. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/O7BIf…
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Patients group looks for community ownership of GP surgeries
The Brown Clee Patients Group hopes to remove some of the financial burden for incoming GPs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/O0DBFzJ
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Smell and taste loss conference in Norwich to help clinicians
The conference in Norwich will hear from one woman who felt she needed to shower all the time. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aSwN3UG
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Parkinson's disease: New research could reveal early causes
Little is known about the early stages of Parkinson's, as much damage occurs before symptoms appear. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Xard…
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Autistic teenager was stuck on general hospital ward for months
Experts say it was the wrong place for the 16-year-old, but she had nowhere else to go. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/52wkFWy
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Figures show maternal death rate race disparity
Figures suggest the rate is almost four times higher for women from black ethnic minority backgrounds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JHIwXj…
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Apprentice doctors considered in radical NHS plan
School leavers would be able to enrol to become doctors without having to pay to go to university. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9lT6AtG
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The grandfather they said would never walk again
The 86-year-old is able to climb stairs and do laps of the garden at an Edinburgh nursing home. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ACSOmRt
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Baby born from three people's DNA in UK first
Most of the baby's DNA comes from their two parents, with a small percentage from a donor. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gAKth1I
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Are there 2,000 more GPs than before the pandemic?
Checking claims about how many doctors are working in general practice in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wpg2C1L
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Charlotte Henshaw: Paralympic champion on challenges of being an athlete with endometriosis
Paralympic champion Charlotte Henshaw on the challenges she faces training and competing while living with endometriosis. from BBC News - Health ht…
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Cambridge: NHS managers covering up issues - whistleblower
Whistleblowers from a rehab unit claim patients are left in bed all day without therapy. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qBQFptG
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Chelmsford mum who missed baby's birth determined to recover
Emma Taylor was in a coma when she had a C-section in October, and doctors then found a brain tumour. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/W15dLzQ…
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What the NHS is learning from Brazil
Will a healthcare approach that has been successful in poorer parts of Brazil work in the UK? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/q8zVFnW
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New GP plan asks more patients to use pharmacies
The plan would see people able to access their records by smartphone without needing to call their GP. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/P0u7om…
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Scores of local pharmacies closing across England
Data shows there are now fewer local chemists than at any time since 2015, despite rising demand. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7MPbEXr
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Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says
Covid-19 global health emergency is over, more than three years after being declared - WHO says from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HFgrPpE
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Vaccines: Pre-school uptake in Northern Ireland in steady decline, report says
Around 15,000 children are not fully immunised against measles, mumps and rubella, a report finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7qDSri5
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Young blind people in Scotland ‘risk losing independence’
Experts warn of a lack of a trained support workers to teach key life skills others learn through sight. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/m921…
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World not ready for next pandemic, says Bupa boss
Iñaki Ereño says any future pandemic cannot result in the interruption of routine healthcare. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WC5PIGl
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Rise in UK measles cases causing concern
Parents encouraged to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nPLOzDZ
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US drug regulator approves world's first RSV vaccine
Officials say the vaccine against the deadly virus could be rolled out for older adults by August. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OgNVu45
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Is this anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist the next Alex Jones?
An anti-vaccine conspiracy film is supercharging the harassment of bereaved people from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/06TqvnL
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New mums missing out on mental health services, report finds
A report says the NHS is failing to meet targets around services for pregnant women and new mums. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8mCExLq
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New Alzheimer's drug slows disease by a third
The second such drug in a year raises hopes we can start treating dementia. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OmDKnr6
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ADHD on TikTok: Raising awareness or driving inaccurate self-diagnosis?
Content about the condition generates billions of views, but is it driving too many to self-diagnose? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/FwfBain…
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Medicinal cannabis helps cancer pain - study
More rigorous trials are needed to confirm the findings, the Canadian researchers say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YnziwB4
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Cardiff: Mother of fasting death son given hospital order
Three-year-old Taiwo, who weighed just 9.8kg (1st 5lb), died of malnutrition and dehydration. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vBEdXmC
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NHS strikes: What pay rises have staff asked for?
The government is meeting 14 NHS unions on Tuesday to try to reach a pay settlement. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/b083KrQ
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Hyponatraemia inquest an opportunity for the truth, mother says
Raychel Ferguson was nine when she died at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children in 2001. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Xe9v0O6
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Two hospitals broke law by denying abortion - US health officials
Hospitals that refused life-saving care during an emergency broke federal rules, health officials say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6nGYRX…
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Government on brink of giving NHS staff 5% pay rise
A meeting later is likely to see a deal in England agreed but nurses are still threatening strikes. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6MWDHo2
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Nurses' strike: 28-hour strike over pay under way
It will be the largest industrial action by nurses so far and risks patients' safety, NHS bosses say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/niN…
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