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Feb 2023
A rapid test that can help preserve the hearing of newborn babies is set to be used by NHS hospitals. Commonly used antibiotics can become toxic for some babies. The drugs damage sensory cells inside the ear, leading to permanent hearing loss. The new test, which analyses babies’ DNA, can quickly spot those…
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Feb 2023
Latest figures show that ambulance crews reached emergencies such as strokes and heart attacks one hour faster in January than they did in December, taking an average of 32 minutes compared to over 90 minutes the month before. Although still short of the target response time of 18 minutes, it is the best performance…
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Feb 2023
The revised Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) Code A, came into effect across England and Wales on 17 January 2023. This followed a statutory consultation that has had wide-reaching implications. The revised Code updates police powers to stop and search persons and vehicles, along with the requirements officers must follow when making a record…
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Feb 2023
Adam McKie in our Corporate and Commercial team sets out the importance of written contracts in business transactions. Whilst it is understandable that for many companies doing business with other parties based on trust may be the norm, by conducting business in this way, companies are leaving themselves susceptible to issues that a signed and…
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Feb 2023
In recent years, the debate around who owns and who benefits from intellectual property (IP) rights of the research activity of academics and students, has increased in importance. As institutions have increased their focus on commercialising research work, the potential role of consumer protection legislation in relation to IP rights has been called into question. …
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Feb 2023
Research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London has established a blood-based test that could predict risk of the condition three and a half years before it is diagnosed. The study supports the idea that components in the blood can influence the formation of brain cells. Study joint author…
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