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For the million or so Britons who suffer urinary tract infections (UTIs) every year, the symptoms are all too familiar: discomfort, rushing to the loo and a burning sensation when peeing.And although antibiotics are routinely prescribed,…

The recent suicide of a young Pennsylvania police officer has reignited concerns over Lasik eye surgery, as dozens more were pushed to the brink of death over similar complications.Ryan Kingerski, a 26-year-old officer with the Penn…

People receiving organ transplants have reported strange changes in their emotions, tastes, and memories. This phenomenon is most common in heart recipients, but those who received kidneys, lungs, and even faces have also noticed changes…

Patients could find it harder to see their GP because of the rise in national insurance - with 5million a month already unable to do so, health leaders warn.Doctors say they will be forced to cut back on staff if they are not exempt from…

Patients face months of misery after GPs yesterday launched industrial action that will see some slash available appointments by half.The British Medical Association (BMA) said more than 8,500 family doctors responded to a ballot, with…

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More than 380,000 cancer patients have faced 'untold suffering' as a result of treatment delays over the past decade, a charity has warned.Cancer Research UK said the failure to meet the 62-day waiting time to start cancer treatment is…

Older and frail patients will be given ‘health MOTs’ at the entrance of emergency departments to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.The approach could be a ‘lifeline’ for many patients, and would allow them to be assessed and…

When oncologist Dr Raed Al-Rajabi first began seeing cancer patients 14 years ago, he expected a lot of what he'd see would be 'horrible.' But he didn't envision the job would turn into what it has today: Treating dying…

Thousands of NHS patients will get personalised cancer vaccines over the next year in what has been hailed a 'landmark moment' for cancer care.Doctors believe the treatments — which are custom built for patients to stop their cancer…