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When I use a word . . . Medical anniversaries in 2026: William Withering’s Botany

My list of medically related anniversaries for 2026 includes William Withering’s Botany, The Botanical Arrangement of All the Vegetables Naturally Growing in Great Britain , which was published 250 ...
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Air pollution: EPA to stop putting price on human health benefits and focus on cost to industry

Human health will no longer be factored into US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cost-benefit calculations of air ...
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Eliminating human African trypanosomiasis: lessons from Kenya

Containment of neglected tropical diseases is effective but requires new financing models Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT, ...
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Anne Amelia Hadfield

Anne grew up in north west London, excelling in science and maths at Henrietta Barnett girls grammar school, and then studying medicine at the London Hospital. There she met fellow student Hugh. They ...
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How should public health respond to rise of alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks?

John Holmes and colleagues argue for a precautionary approach that is guided by public health interests and considers both ...
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Target to fix unsafe NHS hospitals slips but overall programme is on firmer footing, report finds

A UK government target to rebuild seven hospitals constructed mostly using unsafe concrete is likely to be missed, a report says. The public spending watchdog the National Audit Office (NAO) predicted ...
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Child poverty strategy: Bold commitments and binding targets are essential for health equity

To protect the health of children now and in the future, the medical profession must continue to advocate for action Child poverty is a fundamental driver of ill health that has been rising in recent ...
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Flu admissions fall but norovirus on the rise as hospitals declare critical incidents

Surging norovirus cases are piling more pressure on NHS hospitals, with at least 10 trusts now declaring critical incidents owing to high demands and capacity issues. Norovirus cases in NHS hospitals ...
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Learning through uncertainty: a final year student reflection on placements during prolonged industrial action

Industrial action has become a regular part of NHS life. Since March 2023, repeated junior doctor strikes have affected how ...
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“Appalling” 32 physical attacks on Northern Ireland’s health staff are recorded each day

Health and social care workers in Northern Ireland have been verbally or physically attacked more than 72 000 times during ...
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Doctor who ran trust where Lucy Letby worked wins £1.4m payout

A doctor who was chief executive of the NHS trust that employed nurse Lucy Letby has won £1.4m in damages after being bullied out of her job. Susan Gilby, 63, became acting chief executive of the ...
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Waiting lists, emergency department stays, and cancer treatment: After 18 months how is Labour performing on the NHS?

Labour swept into power last year with bold promises to revitalise the NHS. Jane Feinmann examines its progress on key health commitments Saving the NHS from “the biggest crisis” in its history was ...