Tag: UK Health
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UK flu season horror: NHS warns thousands could die
Overview: A daunting winter ahead The NHS is bracing for a winter unlike any in recent memory as it faces what clinicians warn could be a brutal collision of a severe flu season with ongoing staff strikes. Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, described the coming months as a “collision” that could stretch…
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UK Faces Worst Flu Season as NHS Warns of Record Demand
Forecasts warn of a winter like no other The head of the NHS has issued a stark warning that Britain could be heading for its worst flu season on record. As hospitals brace for a surge in patients, health leaders say winter demand could push services to the brink. While flu remains a familiar annual…
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Britain Faces Potentially Record-Breaking Flu Season, NHS Warns of Winter Strains
Widespread concern as winter approaches Britain could be heading for its worst flu season on record, according to senior health leaders. As the country braces for the colder months, the head of the National Health Service (NHS) has warned that hospitals may reach capacity, with too many patients waiting for care. The warning underlines how…
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UK’s Longest-Surviving Heart-Lung Transplant Recipient: Katie Mitchell’s 38-Year Milestone
Meet the UK’s longest-surviving heart-lung transplant recipient Katie Mitchell’s medical story began in childhood, when a rare congenital disease left her with irreversible lung damage and heart failure. At 15, she faced a grim prognosis, but a combined heart and lung transplant offered a second chance at life. Now, at 53, she is recognized as…
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Genetic risk score predicts invasive breast cancer after DCIS
Background: DCIS, LCIS and the challenge of progression Screening programs in the UK aim to catch cancers early, but many women are found to have ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) — pre-invasive changes that may or may not become invasive cancer. Clinicians have long sought tools to predict which…
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Understanding High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer
The Silent Killer: High Blood Pressure Explained When it comes to health issues, few are as insidious as high blood pressure, often referred to as a “silent killer.” A recent study from the charity Blood Pressure UK revealed startling statistics: over 43% of adults in the UK are unaware of their blood pressure levels. This…
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The Silent Killer: Understanding Hypertension in the UK
Introduction to Hypertension Hypertension, often dubbed as the ‘silent killer’, affects millions without them even knowing it. A recent study conducted by Blood Pressure UK reveals that 43% of adults in the UK are unaware of their blood pressure levels. This statistic is alarming because uncontrolled hypertension can lead to serious health issues such as…