Parkinson’s disease: New research could reveal early causes
Little is known about the early stages of Parkinson's, as much damage occurs before symptoms appear.
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Autistic teenager was stuck on general hospital ward for months
Experts say it was the wrong place for the 16-year-old, but she had nowhere else to go.
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Apprentice doctors considered in radical NHS plan
School leavers would be able to enrol to become doctors without having to pay to go to university.
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The grandfather they said would never walk again
The 86-year-old is able to climb stairs and do laps of the garden at an Edinburgh nursing home.
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Somerset: Pioneering spine surgery helping patients to recover
The technique uses an internal camera and aims to reduce patients' pain and hospital stay.
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‘Shocking’ lack of evidence on antidepressants for chronic pain
Hundreds of thousands are prescribed medication without enough scientific proof it helps, UK experts say.
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Poor diabetes care may be behind 7,000 excess deaths
More than half of people with diabetes missed out on vital checks last year, charity Diabetes UK says.
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US health panel releases new breast cancer screening guidelines
A team of medical experts is recommending US women start getting mammograms at age 40.
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Baby born from three people’s DNA in UK first
Most of the baby's DNA comes from their two parents, with a small percentage from a donor.
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Emerade adrenaline pen users urged to swap brands
Users of Emerade pens, which treat anaphylaxis, are being warned to change to another brand.
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