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Breakthrough lung cancer treatment buys time for over 65s
As reported by The Times, thousands of older patients with advanced lung cancer will be able to live longer thanks to a treatment breakthrough A keep reading
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New protein discovered that could hold key to treating Alzheimer’s
As reported by The Times, a drug to boost brain function in old age has moved a step closer after scientists found that a single keep reading
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NHS set to offer wafer to prevent migraines
As reported by the BBC, the NHS is set to offer a medicated wafer that dissolves under the tongue to help prevent debilitating migraines Rimegepant, keep reading
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RCGP: Move to relax laws on controlled drugs during COVID-19 will make ‘genuine difference’ to patients and families
The Royal College of General Practitioners has praised the government for responding to it’s call for a temporary relaxing of laws on controlled drugs Responding keep reading
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No link between flu vaccine in pregnancy and later health problems in children
Results of a new study suggest that getting a flu vaccination during pregnancy is safe for mother and offspring There is no association between exposure keep reading
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GPs opting for targeted antibiotics as general antibiotic use drops
More GPs are opting for targeted antibiotics, and this fall in antibiotic prescribing has been slowest for older patients and those with an unclear diagnosis keep reading
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Epilepsy drugs linked to increased risk of suicidal behaviour
A new report in The BMJ suggests that epilepsy drugs are linked to an increased risk of suicidal behaviour, particularly in young people Treatment with keep reading
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Four pharmaceutical companies accused of costing the NHS millions
As reported by the BBC, four pharmaceutical companies have been blamed by the Competition and Markets Authority for driving up costs of an anti-nausea drug keep reading
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NHS approves new drug for muscle-wasting disease
As reported by The Guardian, a drug that could prolong and improve the lives of those suffering with a muscle-wasting disease has finally been approved keep reading
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Private patients receive greater access to medical cannabis than NHS patients
As reported by The Guardian, private medical patients are enjoying much better access to medical cannabis while NHS patients struggle NHS restrictions mean that private keep reading