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Some GPs struggling to find work, says union

Some qualified GPs cannot find enough work even at a time of high patient demand for appointments, according to a doctors’ union. The British Medical Association (BMA) says it has heard from locum doctors in England who are struggling to get shifts at practices. Locums are used by practices to cover sickness or other absence […]

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Global alert issued over fake-Ozempic drugs

A global alert about fake Ozempic – which has become popular as a way of losing weight – has been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). The drug is sometimes known as a “skinny jab” despite its main purpose being a treatment for type-2 diabetes. The WHO said the fake medicines could pose a […]

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‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

7 hours ago By Jim Reed, @jim_reed, Health reporter, BBC News BBC Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests. A study of 63 people in Austria found those given the new treatment could walk further – and their hearts could pump more blood. “For the first time, we are seeing the […]

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How mobile phone networks are embracing AI

4 hours ago By Matthew Wall, Technology reporter Getty Images Apple is due to rollout its new AI-powered operating system Our mobile phones are getting a whole lot smarter, but what about the telecoms networks they run on? Last week, Apple became the latest mobile phone firm to announce that it will be adding artificial intelligence (AI) […]

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