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Big Sugar and neglect by global health community fuel oral health crisis
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New NIHR Applied Research Collaborations to tackle the biggest health challenges
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has announced a £135 million investment in 15 new NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs), which will join...
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HCPs and public need better awareness of sepsis
The UK Sepsis Trust (UKST) announces findings from an APPG report on sepsis, highlighting that healthcare professionals and the public need better awareness of...
Cancer Research UK campaign highlights link between obesity and cancer
Cancer Research UK has launched a nationwide campaign to increase awareness of the link between obesity and cancer and encourage policy change. To accompany the...
Creating shared responsibility for healthcare
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