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Millions wrongly labelled with penicillin allergy, pharmacists warn

Many people are needlessly avoiding the most common antibiotics, which are the most effective.

Millions wrongly labelled with penicillin allergy, pharmacists warn

Many people are needlessly avoiding the most common antibiotics, which are the most effective.

Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years

Artificial-intelligence technology can guide surgeons, which should make complicated operations safer.

Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years

Artificial-intelligence technology can guide surgeons, which should make complicated operations safer.

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.

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.

Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings examined how ministers made decisions during the pandemic.

University Hospitals Birmingham: Half of staff felt bullied

Some staff at University Hospitals Birmingham say they feared complaining would only make things worse.

UK’s first consumption room for illegal drugs given go-ahead

It will involve users taking their own illegal drugs in a hygienic environment under supervision.

Winchester consultant Martyn Pitman ‘victimised over hospital concerns’

Martyn Pitman claims he was dismissed for raising concerns about midwifery care at a hospital.