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Jun 2017
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer amongst men in the UK, with over 46,000 diagnosed with the disease each year. A blood test has been developed to identify which advanced patients would benefit from a new drug treatment. The test, which identifies cancer DNA in the blood, enables doctors to check whether precision drugs…
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Jun 2017
Following successful studies in mice, human trials are now underway of a cholesterol-lowering jab to assist in the prevention of heart disease. The vaccine is constructed to stop arteries being clogged by fatty deposits and offers patients an alternative to taking daily medication to reduce the risk of heart attacks, angina and stroke. The vaccine…
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Jun 2017
Our Home and Property team recently engaged with James Clarke, the managing director of Hodsons Estate Agents to gain advice from the professionals that you should consider when buying a home. How long have you been an estate agent? 26 Years What do you like about your job? It’s a bit cliché but every day…
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Jun 2017
It is sometimes common misunderstanding that if you and your partner were to pass your children would automatically be looked after by your close family or relatives. This is not true – if your children are minors (i.e. under 18 years of age) and you do not appoint legal guardians for your children following your…
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Jun 2017
An inspection by the CQC in February has led to Thornton Lodge Surgery being placed in special measures. The inspection was carried out following safe care issues which had been highlighted during an earlier inspection in December 2015, and led to the practice being rated as Inadequate for being safe, well-led and effective. Following the…
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Jun 2017
According to a report by the Royal College of Surgeons, the number of patients waiting six months or more for surgery has tripled over the last four years. In March of this year, nearly 130,000 patients were waiting for surgery following a consultant referral. In March 2013 the operation waiting times figure was 45,000. A Spokesperson…
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