Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak
The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.
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Staff seen dragging children in hospital – report
CCTV footage revealed the abuse of patients at the Coventry hospital, a watchdog says.
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‘Life-changing’ tablet for dust mite allergies
The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.
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‘Life-changing’ tablet for dust mite allergies
The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.
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Algorithm study 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer
The method could be used to develop a blood test to identify inflammatory-bowel-disease patients most at risk.
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Scientists trial patch to mend failing hearts
The technology could give patients with advanced heart failure new hope, based on early trial results.
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Cardiff uni job cuts ‘threaten supply of nurses’
Some lecturers at Cardiff University have begun getting letters advising them their post is at risk.
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‘I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s’
A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes.
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Keep assisted dying laws simple, says Whitty
England's chief medical officer warns of "bureaucratic thicket" if safeguards made too complicated.
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Parkinson’s patient ‘feels cured’ with new device
Kevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back.
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