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Healthcare priorities for new government

Health care leaders and opinion formers share their thoughts on how the new Government can transform the way we provide care, and make the health sector a better place to work

New Government urged to ‘reset’ relations with health workers by RCN

The RCN has called the Government to act on its promise of getting the NHS 'back on its feet'

First HPV home test available in the UK

The new test could potentially reduce the number of people needing painful pap smear tests

‘Cutting-edge’ gene test to improve cancer care for children

The NHS test is quicker at giving results than standard tests and could prevent children needing repeated biopsies

Zambia: a ‘beacon of critical care’

Upasana Rajagopalan looks at a project to improve the training of nurses in this African country

More than a quarter of over-60s have undiagnosed heart valve disease

Without displaying any symptoms, the disease increases the risk of having a heart attack, stroke and other heart conditions

‘Transformative’ haemophilia gene therapy now available to NHS patients

NICE has approved the gene therapy for treatment, which could help people living with haemophilia live ‘full and independent lives’

New ‘most dangerous’ mpox virus strain raising serious concerns

With infections rapidly increasing, health leaders have urged swift action to prevent spread to other countries

Older people at higher risk as temperatures soar in England

As temperatures reach 31C, NHS England has said older people are most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and have advised appropriate care to prevent emergencies

‘Vital’ cystic fibrosis drugs approved for NHS patients

Patients with the life-limiting condition will have continued access to the medicines, hailed as a ‘fantastic moment’ for many families

People living with aphasia to benefit from ‘therapeutic’ singing sessions

The online singing classes for people with aphasia aims to improve their communication and respiratory issues and ‘enhance the quality of life’

Managing cases of eczema in children and babies

Margaret Perry explains what nurses need to know when treating children with eczema in primary care

AI-driven blood test could help detect Parkinson’s seven years before symptoms

Biological markers in the blood can help early diagnosis of Parkinson’s, a ‘major step forward’ to help patients with the condition

‘Significant decline’ in children’s health in the UK

Children are getting shorter and more obese because of lack of nutrition and poverty, with health leaders calling on the government to take ‘decisive action’ to address this

The mental impact of breast cancer cannot be ignored

The aim of Future Dreams is to stop anyone going through breast cancer alone or without hope. We know from research and conversations happening daily in Future Dreams house that an overwhelming sense...

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