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 Time link to sudden cardiac death
How the time of day can increase the risk of dying from an irregular heartbeat has been identified by researchers.

 NHS 'will be Cameron's poll tax'
Labour leader Ed Miliband tells David Cameron he risks making NHS reform "his poll tax" - in noisy Commons clashes over the health bill.

 Male extinction theory challenged
A new study comparing chromosomes in humans and rhesus monkeys suggests genetic decay of the male sex chromosome has all but ended.

 Heart symptoms 'differ in women'
Fewer women than men suffering from a heart attack appear to experience chest pain symptoms, according to a study in the US.

 Nurses 'should sign Dignity Code'
Nurses and care workers should sign a Dignity Code guaranteeing that elderly patients are treated with respect, say a group of politicians and charities.

 Baby P duo made 'serious errors'
Two of Baby Peter's social workers committed a "serious error of judgement" during an incident which saw him "disappear" for 12 days, a tribunal hears.

 US record kidney donor chain ends
The world's largest chain of organ transplants ends in the US after 30 patients received kidneys from living donors.

 Diabetes patients miss key tests
More than 1.3 million diabetes patients could be missing out on vital and potentially life-saving health checks, the BBC learns.

 Fatal fungal probe awarded £5.1m
Aberdeen researchers are awarded £5.1m to lead an investigation into fungal infections which cause death.

 Government 'not trusted on NHS'
Over two-thirds of people do not trust the government's handling of the NHS, a poll commissioned for BBC Radio 5 live suggests.



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 Government wants GPs to prescribe apps for patients
New technology can help patients manage health better and cut costs

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 Chest pain absent in heart attacks among younger women
Atypical symptoms delay prompt treatment and increase risk of death

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 New code aims to safeguard older people’s dignity in care
Code sets out what is unacceptable care and older people’s rights

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 CCGs will be allowed to make their own decisions, government promises
Reassurance came at Monday’s summit meeting to discuss reforms

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 Inflammatory bowel disease care improving, but still falls short
Deaths halved, but not enough patients see specialist nurses

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