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NEWS: “Zombie” drug found in THC vapes
As reported by BBC News, UK experts warn of the dangerous sedative xylazine, dubbed the “zombie” drug, being mixed into illicit cannabis vapes and pills The sedative, keep reading
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NEWS: NHS expands self-referral services
As reported by NHS England, new NHS plan allows hundreds of thousands to access key health services directly, aiming to free up GP time and modernise keep reading
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NEWS: Long Covid linked to blood inflammation
As reported by BBC News, UK study reveals long Covid patients show ongoing blood inflammation, offering clues for potential treatments and understanding the condition’s persistence It found keep reading
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NEWS: Prescription charges see hike
Charges for prescriptions and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCS) will increase by 2.59% (rounded to the nearest 5 pence) from 1 May 2024. Charges for wigs keep reading
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NEWS: NHS expands hepatitis C testing
As reported by The Guardian, an innovative NHS initiative aims to identify and treat the thousands unknowingly living with hepatitis C in England, moving closer to keep reading
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NEWS: NHS staff face widespread sexual harassment
As reported by Nation CYMRU, a shocking survey reveals that NHS workers, from nurses to cleaners, endure sexual harassment and assault, prompting calls for stronger protective keep reading
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NEWS: New hope for asthma treatment
As reported by Science Daily, scientists unveil a discovery that could shift asthma treatment from symptom management to prevention, promising a breath of fresh air for keep reading
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NEWS: Director for women’s health named
As reported by NHE, NHS England announces Dr Sue Mann as the pioneering national clinical director for women’s health, setting a new direction for female healthcare Sue keep reading
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GP appointments surge, workforce shrinks
As reported by GP Online, despite a shrinking GP workforce, UK practices delivered over 30 million appointments in February 2023, marking a significant rise from pre-pandemic levels keep reading
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NEWS: NHS struggles with soaring demand for autism and ADHD care
As reported by The Guardian, with a record number of patients awaiting autism and ADHD assessments, the Nuffield Trust calls for an overhaul of England’s “obsolete” treatment keep reading