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Puberty blockers trial paused over concerns from medicines watchdog
The medicines regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for trial should be raised to 14. Source link
Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial
The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented. Source link
Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold?
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis. Source link
Sepsis warning after woman's quadruple amputation
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend. Source link
Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment
The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer. Source link
Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say
A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials. Source link
NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable. Source link
NHS must pay injured children higher compensation, court rules
The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS. Source link
Woman's leg amputated after botched knee op
The patient was the victim of a “life-changing error” when a drill slipped during surgery. Source link
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That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi Source link