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Leeds cardiologist’s recommendations to COVID inquiry

Published
1 November 2024
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Health
Research

A national Cardiovascular Data Centre should be set up to improve care for people with heart disease after excess patient deaths were recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a Leeds cardiologist.

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New school starters not ready for learning

Published
4 October 2024
Categories
Society & Politics
Health
Research

A third of children starting reception class in England are not ready for school, with long term consequences, new research has shown.

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Muslims felt excluded from health policies during COVID-19

Published
30 August 2024
Categories
Coronavirus
Health
Research

People from diverse backgrounds must be included in the development of healthcare policies to ensure all groups' needs are met, new research into palliative care for the Muslim community has found.