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Drug 'major step forward' for hepatitis C sufferers
A new drug which doubles the chances of a cure and halves the treatment time for hepatitis C patients has been hailed by a liver disease expert as "a major step forward" for sufferers. (...)
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Former consultant physician Dr Matthew Wilkinson
Dr Matthew Wilkinson, a prominent physician, has died at home after a long illness, aged 85. (...)
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NHS Fife told it can make huge savings by adopting smarter medicine policy
More must be done to curb spiralling NHS spending on prescription drugs in Fife, health chiefs have been told. (...)
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Former footballer finds new goal in medicine after injury ends career
A former footballer whose career was ended by injury will fulfil a dream next month when he enrols at medical school. (...)
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Dundee University in world's top 100 for medicine
Dundee University has been named one of the world's top 100 universities for medicine and biological sciences. (...)
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BMA figure demands action on national medicine shortage
A national doctors' leader based in Perthshire has called on politicians to get round the table to discuss ways to tackle the shortage of vital medicines. (...)
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Abertay lecturer Dr Kevin Smith calls homeopathy 'ethically unacceptable'
An Abertay University academic has branded homeopathy "ethically unacceptable" and called for it to be rejected by healthcare professionals. (...)
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Princess Anne opens Centre for Molecular Medicine
The latest "jewel" in Dundee University's medical research estate has been formally opened by Princess Anne. (...)
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Scottish GPs reject health check at 40 as 'waste of money'
Scottish family doctors have condemned a multi-million pound Scottish Government campaign to target everybody turning 40 for a health check. (...)
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Dr John Rouse wins Tenovus Scotland medal for cell research
Discoveries about how cells recognise and repair DNA damage to prevent mutations that can lead to cancer have won a Dundee University doctor a major prize. (...)
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Translational medicine project to close its £11.6m Dundee University lab
A pioneering medical research project is to abandon its £11.6m Dundee University laboratory within the next few weeks. (...)
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PRI nuclear medicine unit to improve local services
A new multi-million pound nuclear medicine unit at Perth Royal Infirmary opened its doors to its first patient this week. (...)
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SEPA's advice to householders at risk of flooding
In the wake of the severe flooding across Perthshire at the weekend, householders at risk are being urged to prepare a "flood plan." (...)
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Claim that up to 13 Fife care home staff have been suspended
A damning inspection report has cast new doubt over the future of one of Fife Council's residential care homes after an apparent dip in standards. (...)
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Distinguished Flying Cross holder Dr John Cook
A former Dundee man who won the Distinguished Flying Cross after flying 39 missions in the Second World War has died, aged 88. (...)
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Scotland and Lions rugby doctor James Robson honoured
The much-respected Scotland rugby team doctor James Robson has received one of the highest accolades in the UK medical profession when he was awarded a fellowship ad hominem from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. (...)
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Cancer drugs carried on hospital link bus
Vital chemotherapy drugs for cancer patients are transported between Dundee's Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary on the hospital link bus. (...)
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Tayside Medical History Museum exhibition poses questions
For Or Against? — the latest exhibition by Tayside Medical History Museum — has opened at Ninewells Hospital. (...)
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New scheme to cut hassle of repeat prescriptions
A new scheme for patients with chronic conditions will give them medicine for up to 48 weeks without needing to seek repeat prescriptions from their GP. (...)
