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Families sue government for failing to protect care homes from Covid
Relatives of residents who died with the virus are claiming damages for loss of life and distress caused.
Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson’s disease
Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers.
Menstrual blood tests could aid women’s healthcare
Little is known about menstrual blood but some firms think testing it could improve healthcare.
NHS Wales: Doctor pay rise reliant on service cuts, says Morgan
The BMA has rejected a 5% pay offer and is balloting members on taking industrial action.
Married Olney couple’s tumours diagnosed a year apart
The husband and wife are calling for more investment into brain tumours research.
Basildon Hospital bed wait sign of a ‘systemic issue’
A man says his father-in-law, 85, was left on a trolley after being admitted with stomach pain.
NHS consultant strike: How pay compares globally
Analysis suggests senior doctor pay a little behind Germany and Ireland but higher than Spain and Italy.
Brain advance gives voice hope to paralysed
Two teams of US scientists have converted brain signals into words at a faster rate than before.
NHS whistleblowers warn of ‘unsafe’ A&E staff shortages
Safety concerns about A&Es in Elgin and Aberdeen are being ignored claim senior doctors.
Woman ‘joyous’ after sister donates womb in UK first
The 34-year-old hopes to now become a mum as older sister donates her womb in pioneering transplant.