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The public's attitude towards a planned strike by hospital doctors in England has shifted dramatically, with support plummeting from 52% to 26% in just a year, according to new polling. This significant drop in approval for industrial action is attributed to the NHS's recent recovery, with
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Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, is facing a tough challenge in resolving the pay dispute between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA) over the salaries of resident doctors. Streeting was previously a vocal critic of the Conservative government's handling of the junior doctor strike, advocating for
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As the US experiences a growing demand for healthcare services, a severe workforce shortage in anesthesiology has gripped the nation, with too few new doctors emerging from medical school to meet the anticipated growing demand. Advanced practice providers, or APPs, have been at the forefront of addressing this issue, with
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More than 9,000 homoeopathic doctors in Maharashtra, who were qualified under the Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP), began a hunger strike at Azad Maidan on July 16 to protest the state government's sudden suspension of their registrations. The protest is supported by over 90,000 homoeopathic
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A recent study from the University of Split School of Medicine in Croatia has revealed a significant association between snoring and increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The research, published in Acta Stomatologica Croatica, aimed to examine the relationship between snoring and patients' age, sex, and anthropometric characteristics.
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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has expressed disappointment with the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for calendar year 2026, citing an insufficient 0.7% increase in the conversion factor. This increase is seen as a minimal boost, especially considering the 33% decline in reimbursements for care since 2001.
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The announcement has marked a significant milestone for PROCEPT BioRobotics, the urology community, and patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The assignment of a Category I CPT code for Aquablation therapy recognizes its clinical value and widespread use, paving the way for broader patient access to this treatment. As
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The British Medical Association's (BMA) new chairman, Dr Thomas Dolphin, has sparked controversy with his militant stance and history of leading high-profile strikes. As a consultant anaesthetist in London, he has spent 20 years building his political ambitions and has been a key figure in turning the BMA
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Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital's Welsh Heart Center has achieved a significant milestone by earning a 3-star designation for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), one of the most respected organizations in cardiac surgery quality assessment. This highest possible rating reflects
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has agreed to meet representatives from the British Medical Association (BMA) in an effort to avoid planned strike action by resident doctors in England. The BMA announced that its members will walk out for five consecutive days starting from July 25 amid a pay dispute with
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A joint guideline released by the Endocrine Society and the European Society of Endocrinology recommends women with diabetes receive proper preconception care to manage their blood sugar before, during, and after pregnancy. The guideline suggests key recommendations, including screening women with diabetes for intent to conceive at every doctor visit,
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Resident doctors, scheduled to go on strike for five days in July to demand a 29 percent pay rise, are being told by union bosses they do not have to inform their NHS trusts if planning to strike. The move has sparked fears for patient safety, as hospitals struggle to
