NHS privatisation and PFI - what Lord Darzi’s review missed
The much-anticipated review of NHS performance commissioned by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, and conducted by Professor Lord Darzi, has now been published. The review identified several factors as
I have groundbreaking NHS tech inside me – but then it failed
My graphs were so pretty – seven days straight with my blood glucose in the target range, writes James Moore. Then I did a blood test and found my blood was as sweet as a pumpkin spiced latte with two shots of syrup
New NHS campaign urges people to call 999 at first sign of stroke
Update of Act FAST made as data for England shows average time between first symptom and call is 88 minutes
Dialling 999 as soon as stroke symptoms occur is crucial to saving lives and preventing lasting damage, a new NHS...
White women most likely to get HRT prescriptions in England, study finds
Exclusive: 10-year study finds menopausal women of Chinese and black African backgrounds about 80% less likely to get HRT
Menopausal women of Chinese and black African backgrounds are about 80% less likely to receive...
Which disease-modifying Alzheimer’s drugs are the most promising?
Many drugs in development aim to delay, slow or reverse symptoms, but which are causing the biggest stir?
This week England’s health spending watchdog rejected a new Alzheimer’s drug – the second such drug it has turned down...
Women in England with ‘worrying’ breast lumps to be referred directly to specialists
Trial forms part of government plans to expedite referrals for patients with cancer symptoms
Women who are concerned about lumps in their breasts will be able to book an appointment to see a specialist via...
Government to fund £120 blood test that could detect 12 most common cancers
Mionco screening has potential to be a ‘gamechanger’ in five years, says health secretary, Wes Streeting
The government will provide funding for a £120 blood test that has the potential to detect the 12 most common...
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