Prostate cancer: New urine test hope
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Prostate cancer: New urine test hope

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48756732 By Michelle RobertsHealth editor, BBC News online An experimental new urine test can reveal if men with early prostate cancer will probably need aggressive therapy or can be left untreated but monitored, UK researchers say. Current PSA blood tests cannot do this, meaning many men experience unnecessary worry, investigations…

The care home that built a replica High Street
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The care home that built a replica High Street

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-48691933 By  Catrin NyeVictoria Derbyshire programme A care home in Birmingham has built a “sensory street” – complete with tea room, sweet shop and post office – to help stimulate its residents. It is particularly helpful to those living with dementia, but how does it work? When you first arrive…

Barnardo’s highlights incredible young carers during #CarersWeek
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Barnardo’s highlights incredible young carers during #CarersWeek

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.charitytoday.co.uk/barnardos-highlights-incredible-young-carers-during-carersweek/ By Barnardo’s children’s charity which supports thousands of children across the UK who care for unwell or disabled relatives is proud to support Carers Week this week. The week aims to raise awareness of the challenges that carers face and recognise the important contribution they make to their families…

Can the NHS get all the doctors and nurses it needs?
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Can the NHS get all the doctors and nurses it needs?

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48501330 By Hugh Pym Health editor It is one of the biggest challenges for the NHS in all parts of the UK – ensuring there are enough nurses, doctors and other health staff to cope with rising patient demand in future years. With intensifying recruitment problems across the service, an important…

Psychiatrists call for warnings over antidepressant withdrawal
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Psychiatrists call for warnings over antidepressant withdrawal

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48457980 By BBC Health news Patients suffering severe symptoms when they come off antidepressants too quickly need more help and support, the Royal College of Psychiatrists says. Current guidance suggests that most people should be able to withdraw from the drugs over four weeks. But psychiatrists say some patients taking…