DIY smear tests may help combat falling cervical cancer screening rates
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DIY smear tests may help combat falling cervical cancer screening rates

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/mar/21/home-smear-test-to-be-rolled-out-in-england-to-combat-low-screening-numbers By Press Association NHS England pilot scheme of ‘self-sample’ kits will allow women to test for HPV at home Women will be able to conduct tests for HPV at home as part of a pilot scheme to combat the low up-take of cervical cancer screenings in England. Robert Music, chief…

Health secretary urges national debate on ethics of genomic medicine
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Health secretary urges national debate on ethics of genomic medicine

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This article was taken from: https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2019/march/health-secretary-urges-national-debate-on-ethics-of-genomic-medicine By  Aaron McDonald at the British Heart Foundation The Health Secretary Matt Hancock today urged a national debate on the ethics around genomic medicine, as he revealed that he has recently undergone a genetic test. In a speech today at the Royal Society, the Health Secretary called on charities, the scientific community,…

Cancer specialist shortages in Wales ‘a real risk’
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Cancer specialist shortages in Wales ‘a real risk’

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-47584063 By Owain ClarkeBBC Wales health correspondent There is a “real risk” to the future of cancer services in Wales because of a significant shortage of specialists, a leading expert has warned. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) figures show only three extra cancer doctors joined NHS Wales in the past five…

Potent cannabis increases risk of serious mental illness, says study
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Potent cannabis increases risk of serious mental illness, says study

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This article was take from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47609849 By Michelle RobertsHealth editor, BBC News online Smoking potent ‘skunk-like’ cannabis increases your risk of serious mental illness, say researchers. They estimate around one in 10 new cases of psychosis may be associated with strong cannabis, based on their study of European cities and towns. In London and Amsterdam, where…

Cancer doctor shortage ‘puts care at risk’
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Cancer doctor shortage ‘puts care at risk’

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47616486 By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent A shortage of cancer doctors will hamper the ability of the NHS to provide cutting-edge care, experts are warning. A Royal College of Radiologists census of 62 major UK cancer centres found more than 7.5% of consultant posts were vacant, with services maintained only by large amounts…