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Prostate cancer trial: Radiotherapy doses can be cut safely
Experts say the findings could lead to "enormous change" in the way the treatment is delivered.
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust failed to send 400,000 letters
A former employee told the BBC there was a lack of responsibility over a new computer system.
Law will let young people find sperm donors
People born using a sperm or egg donor will soon be able to find their biological parents' identities.
Write off student loans to stop NHS staff leaving in England, experts say
Think tank wants financial incentive to keep NHS nurses, midwives and physios in England for 10 years.
Millions wrongly labelled with penicillin allergy, pharmacists warn
Many people are needlessly avoiding the most common antibiotics, which are the most effective.
Stowmarket double cancer survivor, 21, backs leukaemia campaign
Jake Andrade has had a rare type of the blood cancer twice since he was 13-years-old.
Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years
Artificial-intelligence technology can guide surgeons, which should make complicated operations safer.
NHS dentist targets vulnerable in pilot scheme in Cornwall
A pilot project aims to focus the practice's limited NHS capacity on people with the greatest need.
Winchester consultant Martyn Pitman 'victimised over hospital concerns'
Martyn Pitman claims he was dismissed for raising concerns about midwifery care at a hospital.
University Hospitals Birmingham: Half of staff felt bullied
Some staff at University Hospitals Birmingham say they feared complaining would only make things worse.

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