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NewsHighest avoidable deaths in 2020 since 2010 across Great Britain
The avoidable mortality rate in 2020 was the highest in England since 2010, and the highest in Wales and Scotland since 2012
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Digital health recommendations to tackle future pandemics published
A consensus statement has been published that aims to support public health to overcome future pandemics more effectively
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EMA assumes responsibility for preventing medicine shortages in Europe
The EMA will also coordinate the responses of EU and EEA countries to shortages of vital medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics in crisis situations
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Calls to ensure that NHS staff are aware of the signs of sepsis after avoidable death
A 56-year-old man with chest pains died after NHS staff failed to diagnose and treat sepsis quickly enough, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has said
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BMA says changes to GP contract will demolish their spirit
NHS England and NHS Improvement has set out plans for changes to the 2022–2023 GP contract, which the BMA says devalues their goodwill
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NHS England treats first patients with sickle cell anaemia using ’life-changing’ drug
Around 5000 patients are likely to benefit from the drug over the next 3 years
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New research uncovers the mechanisms underlying amyloid production in type 2 diabetes
Understanding the contribution of amyloid production to type 2 diabetes and other amyloid-related diseases raises the possibility of new treatments
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NHS launches ad campaign to combat the public’s fear of cancer checks
The NHS has launched a new, innovative campaign intended to promote the early detection of cancer
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UKHSA urges pregnant women to get vaccinated in light of latest data
The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reinforces previous findings on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy
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Omicron subvariant is dominant in England but no more severe than predecessor
The BA.2 strain of Omicron is substantially more transmissible than BA.1, but evidence suggests it does not lead to a higher risk of hospitalisation or death
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New PPE website launched
A new online system has launched for ongoing provision of free personal protective equipment to frontline health and care staff
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Funding is needed to improve the UK’s ‘shameful’ lung disease record
A charity report has urged the NHS to triple its spending on lung disease after finding that the UK has one of the worst mortality rates in Europe
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Ending ‘at-home’ early medical abortions in England delayed until August
England is set to end temporary pandemic arrangements permitting women to take both pills for early medical abortion at home, but Wales is to make the change permanent
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Do trigger tools improve the detection of adverse drug events?
More than 90% of adverse drug events go undetected by a voluntary reporting system, a recent study has found
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Does the Government’s ‘living with COVID-19’ plan rely too heavily on vaccines?
Health experts say that they are ‘dumbfounded’ that the Government is ending the legal duty to self-isolate after testing positive and free testing for the public
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Soluble paracetamol linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death
There may be a link between salt-containing dissolvable paracetamol tablets and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, new research suggests
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Health Foundation urges Government to target populations rather than individuals to improve ill health
A report from the Health Foundation assessing Government policies on ill health concludes that a change of approach from an individual to a population level is required
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The majority of women polled are unable to identify ovarian cancer symptoms
A sustained campaign is needed to make more women aware of the main symptoms of ovarian cancer, a leading ovarian cancer charity has said
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MHRA highlights liver injury risk with combination therapy for cystic fibrosis
The MHRA has issued a drug safety update highlighting the risk of serious liver injury following treatment with a combination therapy for cystic fibrosis
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Call for NHS to widen eligibility for cancer gene testing
The Institute of Cancer Research says more people should be screened for genetic changes that could increase their risk of cancer
