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Nov 2018
Women who have diabetes, smoke or have high blood pressure are more at risk of a heart attack than men faced with the same risks, according to a recent study published in the BMJ. The researchers said that women should have available to them the same treatment as men, and also said that doctors should…
06
Nov 2018
Glioma is the most common form of brain cancer. The prognosis for patients is often poor and treatment usually involves surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible. During a recent trial, 99 patients with the disease were given a solution containing 5-ALA before surgery, a substance which accumulates in fast-growing tumours and…
06
Nov 2018
A recent investigation has shown that a growing number of patients are facing lengthy waits for key tests as hospitals within the UK continue to struggle with staff shortages. These delays can lead to potentially harmful delays before the treatment can commence. Although biopsies and scans are crucial in the diagnosis of illnesses, the figures,…
06
Nov 2018
Although the chancellor announced overall annual funding increases for NHS England, in other areas of health, according to a think tank, spending will fall in the year 2019-20. The Health Foundation investigated the Budget papers and has stated that, though the day to day running costs of the NHS will rise by just under £4bn…
06
Nov 2018
An analysis by charity Diabetes UK has concluded that patients with Type 2 diabetes and aged between 35 and 64 are 50 per cent more likely to die prematurely as those without the condition, with many suffering from heart attacks, kidney disease and strokes, all of which can be prevented with proper treatment. In addition,…
06
Nov 2018
A revolutionary new treatment for thousands of men who suffer from a common prostate condition is soon to be made available on the NHS, ending the need for invasive surgery under general anaesthetic. The new 15 minute procedure will also allow patients to return home after just a few hours instead of recovering in hospital…
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