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NHS diagnoses thousands more cancers as cases rise by 5%. 17 October 2024. Cancer. New figures published today show the NHS diagnosed over 11,000 more cancers in 2022, reaching a new record high level – with almost 950 people a day getting a diagnosis in England.
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Mar 22, 2024 · A blood test which could help thousands of people receive earlier, more targeted, lung cancer treatments is being trialled by the NHS. The circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) test, which will be offered to 10,000 patients by next March, can identify genetic variants in a tumour through a simple blood sample.
NHS kicks off COVID and flu jabs to protect against ‘tripledemic’
Oct 2, 2024 · The rollout of COVID and flu vaccines for older adults, care home residents and those with long term health conditions kicks off today (Thursday 3 October) as the NHS drive to protect against a ‘tripledemic’ of viruses this winter continues.
NHS England » National Early Warning Score (NEWS)
An introduction to NEWS2. This video explains why the National Early Warning Score was developed; how it can be used to identify acute deterioration, including sepsis and the benefits of a standardised early warning system.
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Oct 23, 2024 · Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis prompts near sevenfold increase for prostate cancer advice. Visits for prostate cancer symptoms advice on the NHS website rose by 672% following Sir Chris Hoy’s announcement about his terminal prognosis.
New NHS software to improve care for millions of patients - NHS …
Nov 21, 2023 · The NHS will roll out new software from spring next year to deliver better joined-up care for millions of patients, help tackle waiting lists and reduce hospital discharge delays.
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Feb 1, 2024 · The new national NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme will see anyone over the age of 18 with Jewish ancestry offered a simple genetic saliva test to look for the presence of BRCA1 or BRCA2 faults. The saliva samples will be carried out …
NHS England » NHS to roll out variant busting booster jab from ...
Aug 18, 2022 · NHS to roll out variant busting booster jab from September ahead of winter. 18 August 2022. Coronavirus. The NHS will become the first healthcare system in the world to use the next generation, bivalent COVID vaccine when …
NHS rolls out artificial pancreas in world first move - NHS England
Local NHS systems will start identifying eligible people living with type 1 diabetes who health chiefs believe could benefit from the Hybrid Closed Loop system- sometimes called an artificial pancreas – from today.
NHS England statement on industrial action: Monday, 1 July
Jul 1, 2024 · NHS England statement on industrial action: Monday, 1 July. Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS National Medical Director, said: “As we enter the final hours of industrial action, disruption is continuing across NHS services that were already under severe pressure – but staff have shown tremendous dedication in doing everything possible to ...