‘Care robots’ for the elderly could be developed in the UK after government funding
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‘Care robots’ for the elderly could be developed in the UK after government funding

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This article was taken from: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/28/funding-for-program-which-could-develop-care-robots-for-elderly.html By Anmar Frangoul CNBC News Key Points Smart, innovative technology is now being used in a number of interesting ways in medicine. The idea of developing “care robots” comes as the U.K. faces an ageing population.The U.K. government has launched a research program that will focus on “making autonomous…

Frozen eggs storage 10-year limit ‘should be changed’
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Frozen eggs storage 10-year limit ‘should be changed’

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50182675 By BBC Health news There is no scientific reason for the 10-year limit on storage of frozen eggs, which is forcing some women to destroy them before they are ready to become parents, say fertility experts. Under UK law, only eggs stored for medical reasons and premature infertility can…

Health bosses’ ‘serious concerns’ over homeopathy
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Health bosses’ ‘serious concerns’ over homeopathy

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50207231 By BBC Health news Health bosses have expressed “serious concerns” over the possible re-accreditation of the UK’s largest group of registered homeopaths. In a letter to the Professional Standards Authority, they said it gives “a false impression” to the public that their treatments are “clinically and scientifically established”. Homeopathy…

‘Milestone’ in polio eradication achieved
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‘Milestone’ in polio eradication achieved

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50167437 By BBC Health News The second of three forms of the polio virus has been eradicated, experts have announced. There are three types of the wild polio virus, which, while scientifically different, cause the same symptoms, including paralysis or even death, The world was declared free of type 2…

Vaccine reminder system ‘inconsistent’, report concludes
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Vaccine reminder system ‘inconsistent’, report concludes

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50168767 By BBC Health News The NHS system for reminding parents to have their children vaccinated is “inconsistent” and making an appointment can be difficult, says a report on vaccine uptake in England. It says there should be a greater push to identify vulnerable and underserved groups, like travellers. Since…