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12,000 annual acute kidney injury deaths could be prevented

At least 12,000 people could be dying each year from a “largely preventable” condition because of poor care standards, health experts have warned. Continue reading

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NHS efficiency drive sparks care quality fears

Quality of care for patients could suffer as the NHS struggles to make £20 billion in efficiency savings, health experts have said. Continue reading

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NHS efficiency drive sparks care quality fears

Quality of care for patients could suffer as the NHS struggles to make £20 billion in efficiency savings, health experts have said. Continue reading

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NICE approved blood pressure monitor better detects irregular heartbeat

A machine that measures a patient’s pulse could increase the detection rate of an irregular heartbeat compared to the traditional assessment of taking a pulse by hand, health experts have said. Continue reading

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NICE approved blood pressure monitor better detects irregular heartbeat

A machine that measures a patient’s pulse could increase the detection rate of an irregular heartbeat compared to the traditional assessment of taking a pulse by hand, health experts have said. Continue reading

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Winter 2011 flu infection rate at record low

Last winter’s flu season saw the lowest number of patients infected with the virus, health experts said. Continue reading

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Gonorrhoea cases up by 25% over two years

Too many people are putting themselves at risk by having unsafe sex, health experts have warned, as figures were released showing a “disappointing” rise in the number of new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Continue reading

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