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Mar 2023
A new study, which academics claim is the largest and most diverse of its kind, could pave the way for potential lung disease treatments The international study, led by universities in Nottingham and Leicester, linked over 500 new genes to lung function for the first time, analysing genome data from 580,869 participants worldwide. …
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Mar 2023
An investigation by NHS England into claims of a toxic culture at a hospital trust has been described as undermining trust and lacking transparency. The Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman also said there were “very serious “ patient safety issues at University Hospitals Birmingham. The trust said it had told the ombudsman it took…
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Mar 2023
A number of cough medicines sold behind the counter at pharmacies are being withdrawn from the shelves due to safety concerns. Health experts have said there is a very small chance that some people could experience an allergic reaction linked to an ingredient in the medicines called pholcodine. Products containing the ingredient do not…
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Mar 2023
Following an inadequate rating by the Care Quality Commission last July due to staff shortages, a Gloucestershire hospital trust said staffing issues affecting maternity services are “slowly improving”. Maternity services at Stroud and Cheltenham Aveta Birthing Unit were also suspended due to a lack of staff. A report discussed at a Health Overview…
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Mar 2023
Inspectors have found that long handover waits for patients kept in ambulances outside hospitals increased the risks to them. The Care Quality Commission said West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) failed to meet handover targets and response times during an inspection in November. However, crews were praised for their care and compassion to patients…
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Mar 2023
The UK government has introduced the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill to Parliament, which aims to replace the GDPR. The bill was first introduced last summer and was paused in September 2022 so ministers could engage with business leaders and data experts to ensure the new regime embodies the UK’s high standards for data…
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