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Leading medical bodies write letter to ministers urging them to tackle doctors’ pension crisis 

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Leading medical bodies write letter to ministers urging them to tackle doctors’ pension crisis Representing hospital doctors and GPs, the organisations say action is overdue Many are turning down overtime, including important clinic and theatre sessions The tax dilemma principally affects doctors earning more than £110,000 By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 00:58 GMT, 24 February … Read more

Should you be backing the wave of new firms pioneering a medical revolution?

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It has been a rollercoaster ride for investors over the past few weeks as stock markets have felt the financial effects of coronavirus. But share price swings in response to the outbreak of the disease have also shone a light on some of the companies making incredible strides in healthcare. Novacyt, an Anglo-French biotechnology company that … Read more

Massive data leak exposes medical records, mugshots and IDs of more than 36,000 US inmates

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Tens of thousands of files belonging to US inmates were leaked online. Cyber security researchers discovered a bucket containing the mugshots, full names, IDs, medical records and other sensitive information of 36,077 incarcerated individuals. JailCore, a platform used to manage correctional facilities, was left unsecure and unencrypted on an Amazon server, impacting locations in Florida, … Read more

Harsh Vardhan: ‘MCI was plagued by corruption, led to diminishing respect for medical profession’

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Written by Abantika Ghosh | New Delhi | Updated: August 5, 2019 7:15:41 am Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan You called the National Medical Commission Bill a historic legislation in Parliament, but doctors have been very upset about it. What do you have to say to those who did not get a direct audience with … Read more

From cancer to stroke, the past ten years have seen astounding advances in medical science

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Breakthrough cancer therapies, life-saving stroke procedures and ‘rebooted’ donor hearts — these are just a few of the medical advances over the past decade that are transforming our health. The past ten years have been a particularly special time for healthcare thanks to advances in technology, says Professor Andrew Goddard, president of the Royal College … Read more

Stop eating the PLACENTA, mothers are told by medical body

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Mothers have been told by a medical body there is no known health benefits from eating their placenta. The trend has gained popularity recently, as Kim Kardashian and other A-list celebs admitting to consuming the organ. Advocates claim it can boost iron levels, improve milk supply and eradicate the risk of post-natal depression. But the Society … Read more

Boston Children’s Hospital sues Saudi Prince for $3.5 million in medical bills

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Boston Children’s Hospital is suing a Saudi Arabian prince for $3.5 million in medical bills for a child whose care he offered to pay for.  Prince Abdelilah bin Abdelaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Faisal Al Saud is being sued for allegedly dodging charges related to a two-year-old Saudi girl.  The little girl suffers from type 1 spinal … Read more