NHS England hospitals told to spot dying patients sooner
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NHS England hospitals told to spot dying patients sooner

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/26/nhs-england-patient-safety-alert-sepsis By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Patient safety alert issued after 100 people died in 2017 when their failing health was not recognised Hospitals and ambulance services have been told to get better at identifying patients at risk of dying after 100 people died last year when their failing health was not recognised….

Six in seven women at high risk of breast cancer shun tamoxifen as a preventative measure

Six in seven women at high risk of breast cancer shun tamoxifen as a preventative measure

This article was taken from: By Cancer Research Six in seven women with a family history of breast cancer opt out of taking tamoxifen as a preventative measure, according to a study funded by Cancer Research UK and published (link is external)in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment *. “It’s vital more work is done to understand these barriers, improve treatments and ensure doctors…

Prostate cancer breakthrough as UK team develops more accurate test
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Prostate cancer breakthrough as UK team develops more accurate test

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/22/prostate-cancer-ultrasound-diagnosis-test By Robin McKie Science editor Ultrasound technique overcomes problems with current methods to diagnose the most common cancer in men Scientists have announced the development of a highly accurate and reliable technique for diagnosing prostate cancer. The Dundee University-based team say they have used an ultrasound process called shear wave elastography (SWE)…

Being a patient ‘a full-time job’
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Being a patient ‘a full-time job’

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43742029 By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Being a patient is a “full-time job”, say researchers, because more people are likely to have multiple conditions. The Academy of Medical Sciences said doctors were seeing a clustering of different physical and mental health conditions in a single patient never previously seen together before. It means…

Survey finds an ‘over-reliance’ on medication to treat ADHD

Survey finds an ‘over-reliance’ on medication to treat ADHD

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-43781070 By BBC News Families of children with ADHD are warning that too often medication is the only option they are offered to manage the condition. A survey of parents across Scotland found evidence of delays in diagnosing ADHD and inadequate support afterwards. The Scottish ADHD Coalition also uncovered concerns…