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    Britain 'needs national medical exam'

    Posted on 18/02/2008

    There are 'substantial differences' between the graduates of different UK medical schools, a study has found. And a single, national examination would help to reveal the extent of the disparity and the causes for it. The study, lead ...

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    HIV 'may not be curable'

    Posted on 15/02/2008

    The virus that causes AIDS 'hides' from even the most advanced drugs, a US study has found. And in patients where antiretroviral drug therapy (ART) has almost removed HIV from the blood, the virus remains in other tissues where it can ...

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    Welsh GPs in antibiotic overuse study

    Posted on 14/02/2008

    More than 60 doctors' surgeries in Wales are taking part in a study into the prescription of antibiotics. The study, by researchers at Cardiff University, aims to help reduce the ...

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    Killer heatwave risk 'is high'

    Posted on 13/02/2008

    Warmer winters and heatwaves brought about by climate change are likely to change patterns of mortality in the UK, according to a new government report. The
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    Lib Dems warn of 'Prozac nation'

    Posted on 08/02/2008

    Britain is facing a crisis in mental health care, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg will say today in a speech. And we have become a 'Prozac nation', he will add, relying on anti-depressants rather than addressing issues in society ...

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