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Breast cancer patients to get single dose targeted radiotherapy treatment

Some breast lumps more benign than others

UK research scientists to be granted access to new drug compounds by leading pharma companies

Simulated human heart technique used to test new drugs

London Gynaecological Oncologists

Financial incentives to stop smoking during pregnancy and to breastfeed backed by younger people

Orthopedic surgery is generally safe for older people

Patients with advanced co-existing illnesses struggle to get appropriate healthcare

Alternative to gastric band surgery for treating obesity

Changing pill appearance affects whether patients continue to take their heart medicines

One in three Alzheimer's disease cases may be preventable new research suggests

Prostate artery embolisation offers new treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Diagnosing breast cancer using the triple assessment

Two simple questions could help GPs to identify patients with alcohol problems

New “super cooling” technique tested for preserving the liver prior to transplantation