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NHS preparing for ‘worst case scenario’ ahead of possible no-deal Brexit
Byangie vallejo October 4, 2019

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/nhs-preparing-for-worst-case-scenario-ahead-of-possible-no-deal-brexit-11825654 By Ashish Joshi News correspondent An extra two months of product lines are being stored in a warehouse in Wales in case the UK cannot secure a deal with Brussels. NHS trusts across the country are continuing to plan for a no-deal Brexit, with many expressing concerns at the…

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Calls for action on patients denied £100,000 cystic fibrosis drug
Byangie vallejo February 4, 2019

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/feb/03/nhs-cystic-fibrosis-drug-orkambi-vertex By Sarah Boseley Health editor Exclusive: Ministers urged to consider revoking patent on life-extending Orkambi, which NHS cannot afford Campaigners are calling on the government to urgently intervene over the cost of a drug that could extend the lives of thousands of children but which manufacturers have set at £105,000 per patient per…

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NHS replaces highest-spend drug with £300m cheaper alternative
Byangie vallejo November 26, 2018

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/26/nhs-replaces-highest-spend-drug-with-300m-cheaper-alternative By Alexandra Heal Purchase of ‘biosimilar’ version of adalimumab, used to treat a range of conditions, may free up funds for more nurses The NHS is set to make a record-breaking saving after reaching deals with manufacturers on low-cost “biosimilar” versions of its most expensive drug, according to the health service’s chief executive…

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Infected NHS blood inquiry opens with tribute to victims
Byangie vallejo September 24, 2018

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/sep/24/infected-nhs-blood-inquiry-opens-with-tribute-to-victims?CMP=twt_gu&__twitter_impression=true By Owen Bowcott Investigation into scandal, thought to have killed more than 2,000 people, will start on Monday The inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal in the NHS, which is estimated to have killed more than 2,000 people since the 1970s, will open in London with a commemoration of its victims. The infected…

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No screening is better for women with low breast cancer risk, finds study
Byangie vallejo July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/05/no-screening-better-for-women-with-low-breast-cancer-risk-finds-study By Sarah Boseley Number of women put through unnecessary tests would reduce if screening done by risk, find UCL researchers Women who are at lower risk of breast cancer – about a third of the population – would be better off not being invited for NHS screening for the disease, according to…

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NHS preparing for ‘worst case scenario’ ahead of possible no-deal Brexit

Calls for action on patients denied £100,000 cystic fibrosis drug

NHS replaces highest-spend drug with £300m cheaper alternative

Infected NHS blood inquiry opens with tribute to victims

No screening is better for women with low breast cancer risk, finds study

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