Tag: NHS guidelines
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Former minister warns NHS guidelines denying a second stem cell transplant risk lives of cancer patients
Introduction: A life-and-death decision facing cancer patients Cancer patients who have exhausted the options for a first stem cell transplant are increasingly finding themselves blocked from a second transplant due to National Health Service (NHS) guidelines. Critics argue that these rules are outdated and prevent access to potentially life-saving treatment, effectively handing some patients a…
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Outdated NHS Guidelines Leave Cancer Patients Facing a Death Sentence, Says Ex-Minister
UK Cancer Care Under Scrutiny as Second Transplants Denied Cancer patients facing a second stem cell transplant are being refused under current NHS guidelines, a decision condemned by former Conservative minister Sir Gavin Williamson as a potential death sentence. The debate centers on whether the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) criteria and…
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One Long Walk Beats Short Strolls for a Healthy Heart, Study Says
Longer Walks, Better Heart Health A large new study indicates that taking longer, uninterrupted walks may be more beneficial for heart health than completing many short strolls throughout the day. Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the research analyzed how walking patterns relate to the risk of heart disease and mortality in adults with…
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One long walk beats short strolls for a healthy heart, study says
Longer Walks May Benefit Heart Health More Than Short Strolls A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that taking longer, uninterrupted walks can be better for heart health than accumulating many short strolls, especially for people who are not regularly active. The researchers tracked tens of thousands of adults and found…