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NHS cancer checks more than doubled in the last decade
NHS cancer checks have topped three million in a year for the first time, more than doubling in the last decade.
Thousands to benefit from rapid hepatitis C testing in England
The NHS has announced that thousands of people in England are set to receive rapid hepatitis C testing in the health service's latest drive...
NHS MMR campaign successfully boosts vaccine uptake
Due to the NHS MMR campaign, tens of thousands more vaccinations were delivered in the first three months of this year compared with 2023.
NHS introduces ‘artificial pancreas’ to revolutionise diabetes management
The NHS in England is set to provide an 'artificial pancreas' to tens of thousands of individuals grappling with type 1 diabetes.
NHS pilot trials lung cancer blood test across thousands of patients
The NHS is conducting trials for a groundbreaking lung cancer blood test to detect the disease at its earliest stages.
NHS waiting list continues to fall as staff tackle COVID backlog
NHS waiting lists and the COVID backlog fell for the fourth month in a row in January despite strike interruptions.
NHS launches MMR vaccine catch-up campaign
The NHS in England has embarked on a campaign to ensure that more than 900,000 adults aged 19 to 25 receive their missed MMR...
How UK nurses moving to Australia is bleeding the NHS dry
The exodus of UK nurses moving to Australia is becoming increasingly prevalent, accounting for a substantial proportion of nursing staff who have left the...
New endometrial cancer immunotherapy approved by the NHS
The NHS is set to introduce an immunotherapy that could potentially provide significant additional time for women battling endometrial cancer.
NHS rapidly rolls out new graft versus host disease treatment
The NHS has announced it will fast-track a groundbreaking therapy called Belumosudil to treat graft versus host disease.
NHS introduces ‘sponge-on-a-string’ test for Barrett’s oesophagus
The NHS is set to roll out a simple ‘sponge-on-a-string’ to diagnose Barrett’s oesophagus – a move that will benefit thousands of patients.
The innovative...
Martha’s Rule introduced nationwide by NHS to increase patient safety
The NHS will roll out ‘Martha's Rule’ nationwide in a significant step forward in enhancing patient safety across the health service.
The head of the...
NHS offers groundbreaking portable drug infusion for advanced Parkinson’s disease patients
Hundreds of NHS patients grappling with advanced Parkinson's disease are poised to experience relief thanks to a groundbreaking portable drug infusion set to revolutionise...
NHS introduces routine bowel cancer screening for Lynch syndrome patients
The NHS has announced it is offering routine bowel cancer screening to thousands of individuals with Lynch syndrome.
BRCA gene testing programme launched by NHS to identify cancer risk
Tens of thousands of people with Jewish ancestry are set to benefit from a pioneering BRCA gene testing programme unveiled by the NHS.
The BRCA...
Patients can now access their prescriptions through the NHS App
Starting today, millions of individuals will have access to their prescription information through the NHS App.
Over 500,00 women access affordable hormone replacement therapy through HRT PPC
Over 500,000 women in England have accessed more affordable hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the primary treatment for menopause symptoms.
NHS: World’s first genetic test to help reduce blood transfusion side effects
The NHS has launched an unprecedented 'blood matching' genetic test to combat blood transfusion side effects.
The endless applications of robotic process automation in healthcare
Paul Donoghue-Parker outlines how robotic process automation (RPA) and its supporting technologies could improve healthcare delivery and streamline vital systems.
Healthcare institutions, such as NHS...
1000% surge in searches for enlarged prostate symptoms following King’s diagnosis
The NHS has revealed more than a 1000% increase in visitors searching for information about enlarged prostate symptoms following King Charles' diagnosis earlier this...
