Health
Legal weed limps into next phase in Germany
So-called cannabis clubs will be allowed to sell the drug legally in Germany starting Monday, but in practice it will be some time before the associations get up and running.
Jun 29, 2024
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Health
Hospital doctors in England launch new strike ahead of election
Junior hospital doctors in England began a five-day strike on Thursday, a week before a general election in which the state of the publicly funded National Health Service is a major issue.
Jun 27, 2024
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Health
UK says proposed pandemic treaty 'not acceptable'
A proposed World Health Organization treaty on preparing for future pandemics is currently "not acceptable" to Britain, a UK health minister said on Tuesday.
May 14, 2024
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Health
Satisfaction with UK's NHS hits record low: Survey
Public satisfaction with the UK's state-funded National Health Service (NHS) hit record lows in 2023, research suggested on Wednesday, with long waits for appointments a central grievance.
Mar 27, 2024
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Medical economics
NHS needs £32 billion cash injection to recover shortfall and help tackle current crisis, report says
The NHS needs an immediate cash injection of around £8.5bn a year over the next four years to make up a £32bn shortfall in funding and help tackle the current crisis, especially in areas such as waiting times, access to ...
Mar 21, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New Zealand, whose pandemic response was closely watched, removes last of COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand on Monday removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the end of a government response to the pandemic that was watched closely around the world.
Aug 14, 2023
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Health
UK unveils pharmacies plan to ease NHS pressure
Britain's pharmacists will soon be able to prescribe drugs that were previously only authorized by doctors, under government plans unveiled Tuesday to ease pressure on the state-run National Health Service.
May 9, 2023
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Cardiology
Clinical practice guideline for perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy released
The American College of Chest Physicians recently released a new clinical guideline on the perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy. Published in the journal CHEST, the guideline contains 44 evidence-based recommendations ...
Aug 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Portugal adds virus booster jab incentives, cuts isolation
Portugal's government announced Thursday further incentives for people to get COVID-19 booster shots and said new rules will require people to isolate only if they live with someone who tests positive.
Jan 6, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Czechs close Christmas markets, nightclubs over COVID
The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency on Thursday, closing Christmas markets as well as nightclubs in a bid to stem COVID-19 infections.
Nov 25, 2021
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