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Bullying, cronyism and a ‘corrosive’ culture: Damning verdict on one of NHS’s biggest trusts
Staff at University Hospital’s Birmingham Foundation Trust reported ‘fear of retribution’ if concerns were raised
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Girl, 10, who complained of sore hand told she has incurable brain cancer and just months to live
Exclusive: ‘I feel like someone is holding a gun to my child’s head and I don’t when they will pull the trigger,’ father says
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Brain discovery ‘aids understanding’ of high blood pressure link to dementia
It is the first time that experts have pinpointed the exact regions of the brain affected.
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What are the symptoms of tonsillitis and how is it treated?
Throat infection can leave tonsils red and swollen and bring discomfort lasting several days
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Cough medicines containing specific ingredient withdrawn over allergy concerns
Health experts have warned that medicines containing pholcodine can cause allergic reactions in rare cases
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Scandal-hit hospital condemned for blocking watchdog from inquiry into patient deaths
Robert Behrens says University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation Trust had shown “no evidence” of a willingness to learn from past failings
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Mediterranean diet can lower dementia risk by quarter, study finds
A diet packed with plant-based foods could still be ‘an important intervention’ as part of future public health strategies to reduce risk
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Woman diagnosed with brain tumour while battling bowel cancer warns of telltale symptoms
Karen Bucknall started suffering headaches during chemotherapy
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Turkey teeth warning to those hoping for Cheryl Cole’s smile after woman left toothless
‘Before making any decisions there are some things to ask yourself,’ doctors warn
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MPs call for ban on electric shocks as mental health treatment
Exclusive: ‘By the end of it, I couldn’t recognise relatives or friends. I couldn’t count money out. I couldn’t do my two times table,’ says one patient
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