A British baby has become the first in the world to be given a cannabis-derived medicine as part of a new clinical trial to help infants born with a condition that can lead to brain damage. Oscar Parodi was born at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital with neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), which causes a lack […]
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Lord Patten said that the UK was dependent on “people who come from other countries” to staff care homes, adding that it “would be madness and wickedness not to recognise the contribution which these people are making.” His comments were...
A breast cancer drug is on the verge of being approved as a groundbreaking treatment for prostate cancer, following the success of a major clinical trial. Scientists are confident that ‘olaparib’ will be a revolutionary drug for patients who have cancer...
The NHS is urging the public not to let fears of catching coronavirus or burdening the health service deter them from getting medical treatment. People should make use of urgent and emergency services for strokes, heart attacks and other serious conditions, as well...
Over the next two weeks, I have to decide whether or not to go ahead with chemotherapy that could prolong my life while potentially exposing me to a virus that could claim it. Last month, this decision would have been a no brainer. I have incurable stage four bowel...
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