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NHS IT 'at least four years late'  May 16, 2008 It will be at least 2014 before the NHS in England has a single electronic records system, say auditors. Asbestos cancer chemo questioned  May 16, 2008 Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers. Local child surgery 'threatened'  May 16, 2008 Surgeons who carry out routine child operations at local hospitals may become in short supply, experts warn. Body clock reset clue discovered  May 15, 2008 A small molecule may have a big role in making the body clock tick, say UK researchers. Sex disease fears over teenagers  May 15, 2008 A survey claims that nearly half of all under 25-year-olds do not use condoms when they meet a new partner. Warning after takeaway tests  May 15, 2008 Lovers of takeaway food could be eating more than their daily allowance of fat and salt in just one meal, scientists have warned. Meningitis B trials 'encouraging'  May 15, 2008 Initial results of clinical trials on a possible vaccine against meningitis B show "encouraging" results. Single anti-flu drug 'not enough'  May 15, 2008 No single drug will be enough to treat all the victims of a global pandemic of the H5N1 bird flu, research suggests. Hope over smear test alternative  May 15, 2008 A test for a sex infection may be better at screening for cervical cancer than smear tests, a study suggests. Performance pay for NHS  May 14, 2008 Ministers plan to ramp up competition in the NHS by linking hospital funds to the quality of their services. Hospitals' care standards 'vary'  May 14, 2008 Most hospital inpatients in England are happy with their care, but certain problems remain, a survey suggests. Call for debate on dementia care  May 14, 2008 A debate is needed over the ethical dilemmas facing people caring for dementia patients, experts say. Method spots viable IVF embryos  May 14, 2008 Scientists use gene analysis to identify the genetic profile of IVF embryos that result in a successful pregnancy. Clampdown on disability bullying  May 15, 2008 Schools in England are being told how to tackle bullying of children with special needs or disabilities. Japan smokers face age test  May 12, 2008 A Japanese company is developing face recognition software for cigarette vending machines - to curb underage smoking. Smoking 'triggers fatal changes'  May 14, 2008 A key mechanism by which smoking triggers genetic changes that cause cancer has been unravelled. Scot superbug case green light  May 14, 2008 A pensioner who contracted a hospital superbug is given the go ahead to bring a test case against an NHS board. Heart disease and stroke February 14, 2003 Cancer: The facts January 30, 2004 The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time. Pregnancy timeline  December 23, 2004 A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates. |
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