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Francis Crick Institute and collaborators to offer COVID-19 testing for key workers
europeanpharmaceuticalreview
April 06, 2020
The institute has paused cancer research and repurposed its laboratories and scientists to provide a rapid COVID-19 testing facility for NHS staff and other key workers.
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Health secretary lays out plans for 100,000 coronavirus tests a day
pharmatimes
April 03, 2020
Health secretary Matt Hancock has unveiled an ambition to ramp up testing for coronavirus so that around 100,000 tests a day are carried out in England.
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COVID-19: ‘Army’ of volunteers join NHS as BMS postpones new study starts
pharmatimes
March 27, 2020
After the government put out a “call to arms” for new NHS volunteers to help vulnerable people to stay safe and at home, a “staggering” 405,724 people ...
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NHS data shows gap in care for heart failure patients
pharmatimes
March 26, 2020
A new study published in a BMJ journal has found that inadequate screening in heart failure has cost the NHS an avoidable £21.5 million.
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COVID-19: UK clinical tests to start next month as global authorities see spike in unauthorised meds
pharmatimes
March 26, 2020
As the NHS announces a new major deal to expand hospital capacity to combat the spreading virus, clinical testing for vaccine candidates in the UK is being slated to start as early as next month.
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COVID-19: NIHR awards £10.5m to six new projects as NHS receives more protective equipment
pharmatimes
March 25, 2020
In the latest ongoing efforts to protect the UK’s healthcare system against the potentially devastating effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus) ...
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NHS enters major deal to expand hospital capacity, including 8,000 beds
pharmatimes
March 24, 2020
As the UK’s battle with COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to ramp up, the NHS has announced a new major deal to expand hospital capacity to combat the virus.
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New report highlights ‘toxic’ risk of propranolol
pharmatimes
March 10, 2020
The NHS’ Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has unveiled new concerns about the toxicity of a commonly prescribed beta blocker, propranolol.
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3000 more babies saved by NHS actions
pharmatimes
March 10, 2020
The NHS has revealed that there are 3000 less stillbirths than 10 years ago, thanks to the Long Term Plan and ongoing action to make services safer.
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£200m mental health crisis services rolled out across England
pharmatimes
March 09, 2020
NHS England has announced a new mental health roll-out across the country, as another step in its Long Term Plan.