Biomarkers identified to help diagnose heart condition
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Biomarkers identified to help diagnose heart condition

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46758997 By BBC Health news Researchers have identified two biomarkers that could help in the diagnosis of a heart condition that raises the risk of stroke. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disturbance, affecting around 1.6m people in the UK. But it is often only detected after someone…

NHS long-term plan: Focus on prevention ‘could save 500,000 lives’
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NHS long-term plan: Focus on prevention ‘could save 500,000 lives’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46777387 By  Nick Triggle Health correspondent NHS bosses in England say a new 10-year plan could save up to 500,000 lives by focusing on prevention. GPs, mental health and community care will get the biggest funding increases. The aim is to curb the reliance on hospitals, which will get a smaller cut of…