Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

BMA calls for ban on puberty blockers to be lifted
Doctor union attacks landmark review into gender care for under 18s as it launches own evaluation.
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First UK child has surgery in robot device trial
A seven-year-old boy is the first patient in a UK study to evaluate the system for children.
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Twin ‘let down’ over death of sister found in A&E
Mother of two Inga Rublite, 39, died days after being found slumped on the floor of a hospital.
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GPs to start capping appointments in work-to-rule
British Medical Association members back action, saying shortfall in funding puts care at risk.
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‘The only hospital bed was 248 miles from home’
More mental health patients are being sent far from home for inpatient care, NHS data shows.
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‘Reckless slapping therapist cut mum’s life short’
Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, died four days into a slapping therapy workshop in Wiltshire.
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Two new dementia risks identified by major report
Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.
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Two new dementia risks identified by major report
Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.
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Toddler ‘turned grey and passed out’ after drinking Slush Puppie
Arla Agnew's blood sugars plummeted after having the drink which is unsuitable for children under four.
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Parents of woman who died win appeal in NHS battle
Sudiksha Thirumalesh, 19, died during a legal battle over NHS plans to give her palliative care.
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