Oral bisphosphonates 'increase risk of oesophageal cancer'
03 Sep 10
Long-term use of oral bisphosphonates can increase the risk of oesophageal cancer, according to an analysis of UK general practice data.
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GP researchers draw up cancer 'red flags' hit-list
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UK primary care researchers have identified a hit-list of signs and symptoms indicative of at least a one in twenty chance of cancer which they say should be built into practice software systems.
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Government pledges an additional £50m to fund 'innovative' cancer drugs
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Quadrivalent vaccine offers women 'sustained protection'
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Government to stand by two week cancer vow
16 Jul 10
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Best use of PSA testing
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The 71-year-old with a ‘normal’ PSA test result
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Comment
The era of the duckogram
09 Aug 10
Using a clinical examination to make a diagnosis may be old-fashioned, but it is still a central part of general practice says Jobbing Doctor
Why the cancer drugs fund is a mistake
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The Government wants to spend millions on cancer drugs, but patients with other diseases are equally in need of new medicines.
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Cancer has the fear factor in general election row
29 Apr 10
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Darzignosing cancer
16 Apr 10
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Shades of grey
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Public confidence in mass vaccination campaigns is crucial
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Homeopathy for cancer is nothing more than placebo
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A Long Walk Home
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International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS) chart
21 Apr 10
The International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS) is a questionnaire designed to determine the seriousness of a man's urinary symptoms and to help diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
