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Trial to double match blood for kidney transplants

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:57
Scientists say the pilot scheme aims to make sure donated kidneys are less likely to be rejected.

Girl, 13, cured of rare condition in 'world first'

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:44
Doctors at the Royal Stoke Hospital helped a 13-year-old girl with her rare liver condition.

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 00:41
Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 00:41
Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 00:41
Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 00:01
A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.

Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at airport

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 20:46
Realtán Ní Leannáin was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new security scanner alarm.

Nasal laser treatment rolled out after trial

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 17:08
The light-activated antimicrobial quickly kills bugs including viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

Measles outbreak declared as new cases confirmed

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 16:33
Four children in south-east Wales have the virus and are being treated, authorities say.

'The NHS paid for my mum to go private. She died'

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 18:19
BBC Panorama investigates patient safety at a major private provider used by the NHS.

Long Covid blood clues could prompt future trials

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 16:00
The UK's largest study of Covid patients treated in hospital found signs of active inflammation.

Sexual harassment of NHS staff widespread - survey

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 07:04
A study was carried out of more than 12,200 health workers.

'The NHS paid for my mum to go private. She died'

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 06:00
BBC Panorama investigates patient safety at a major private provider used by the NHS.

'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 09:13
Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image.

Anaesthetist jailed for stealing drugs for chemsex

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 21:08
Jonathon Dean stole drugs to inject a woman "for high risk sexual kicks", a court heard.

Senior doctors end pay dispute with government

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:34
Union members vote for offer, which sees pay rise of nearly 20% in 2023-24 for some.

New cause of asthma damage revealed

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 00:00
Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest.

New cause of asthma damage revealed

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 00:00
Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest.

'I thought my eye would fall out of my head'

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 06:47
Farid Oladapo says he was "sent on his way" when trying to get his eye issues diagnosed.

Trial of blood tests to spot Alzheimer's sooner

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 05:43
The long-term hope is that more people will be able to access new treatments at an earlier stage.

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