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Pill that can slow breast cancer cleared for NHS use

AstraZeneca's oral drug Truqap will soon be available for people with advanced breast cancer via the NHS in England, as long as testing is available.

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At-home tablet now an option for NHS bladder cancer patients

The first targeted drug for a common form of bladder cancer that can be taken at home. J&J's Balversa, has been backed for NHS use.

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UK unveils £600m investment in health data research

The UK government and Wellcome Trust will invest £600m in a Health Data Research Service to unlock the power of NHS patient data for medical research.

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First drug backed for NHS use in untreated Hodgkin lymphoma

Takeda's Adcetris has become the first drug recommended for routine NHS use as a treatment for previously untreated late-stage Hodgkin lymphoma.

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The role of NHS Big Data and AI technology in unlocking the ...

The UK stands at the cusp of a new era of medical breakthroughs, fuelled by the increased use of data and the recent plans to open NHS data reserves to improve the development and creation

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