New blood test for Down’s syndrome hailed
A new test for Down’s syndrome has been described as a “major turning point in antenatal screening” that would also be far cheaper than the current NHS screening programme. All
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Average women’s life expectancy approaching 90 by 2030
Average life expectancy for women in England and Wales could be approaching 90 by 2030, a new study has found. Men are also set to live longer than official estimates
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NHS facing major shortage of staff in key areas
The NHS is facing a major shortage of workers in key areas such as primary care and mental health, a think-tank has warned. Community nursing is also suffering from a
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Association in call for well-trained childcare workers
The next government should focus taxpayers’ money on ensuring young children are taught and cared for by high-quality, fully-trained staff, according to campaigners. Many promises have been made in the
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Hampshire study finds most African diaspora view FGM as abuse
The first study to explore African women’s attitudes to female genital mutilation (FGM) reveals that more than half the women interviewed view FGM as abuse. Out of 55 women interviewed
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Charity calls for business to support working age dementia sufferers
The Alzheimer’s Society has issued a call for all businesses to create a dementia-friendly working environment and allow staff with dementia the opportunity to continue to play an active part
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Hate crime film recognised with two prestigious awards
An educational video produced by the University of Leicester to expose the harms of hate crime has been awarded two prestigious awards. The University’s Creative Services team, within the Division
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Cancer ‘seeds’ treatment hailed following successful trials
A prostate cancer treatment using permanently implanted radioactive “seeds” doubles rates of five-year tumour-free survival compared with conventional high-dose radiotherapy, a study has found. Low-dose-rate prostate Brachytherapy (LDR-PB) involves the
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HIV self testing kit goes on sale
The first legally approved HIV self testing kit has gone sale in the UK. The BioSURE HIV Self Test will enable people to test themselves when and where they like,
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Coalition of charities urge change in end-of-life care
Millions of pounds could be saved by the NHS if the majority of people who died of terminal illnesses in hospital did so at home as most wish, charities have
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