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Page last updated at 15:30 GMT, Thursday, 27 August 2009 16:30 UK

Woman sneezing
NHS told to be on alert for flu
The NHS must remain "on top of its game" in the battle against swine flu, the chief medical officer says, despite the number of new cases falling.
Q&A: Advice about swine flu

Elderly patient Basic care 'lacking' in hospitals
A patient lobby group is calling for a review of hospital care after highlighting accounts of "appalling" NHS standards.

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Researchers have found a potential way to correct an inherited disorder affecting thousands of women.

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