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I watched Amy, the Amy Winehouse documentary, yesterday. What an unbelievable spirit she was. What a beautiful and unique presence! The film’s depiction of the unfolding tragedy of her addiction haunted me through last night’s quasi-sleep. There was a moment in the doc where Amy has just won the Grammy Award for Best Song for “Rehab.”…
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – The annual arrival each summer of a fresh crop of surgical residents and interns is not necessarily linked to worse outcomes for patients, a U.S. study suggests. Sometimes called the “July phenomenon,” this period has long been thought to be a time of year when patients might not fare as well due to the influx of less experienced clinicians, the study authors note in
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – The annual arrival each summer of a fresh crop of surgical residents and interns is not necessarily linked to worse outcomes for patients, a U.S. study suggests. Sometimes called the “July phenomenon,” this period has long been thought to be a time of year when patients might not fare as well due to the influx of less experienced clinicians, the study authors note in
A British cancer drugs scheme, slammed as “stupid” by Roche’s chief executive two months ago, has undergone another about-turn, with some medicines dropped from coverage now being reinstated. The Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF), which helps patients receive cancer drugs not routinely paid for by the National Health Service (NHS), said on Wednesday that some drugs would remain available after further price negotiations with manufacturers. “It’s great news that some drugs
A British cancer drugs scheme, slammed as “stupid” by Roche’s chief executive two months ago, has undergone another about-turn, with some medicines dropped from coverage now being reinstated. The Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF), which helps patients receive cancer drugs not routinely paid for by the National Health Service (NHS), said on Wednesday that some drugs would remain available after further price negotiations with manufacturers. “It’s great news that some drugs
Rory Best believes Ireland will find it difficult to replace departing defence coach Les Kiss.
Rory Best believes Ireland will find it difficult to replace departing defence coach Les Kiss.
Angel Di Maria says Real Madrid sold him to Manchester United to cover their costs after signing James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos last summer.
Celtic will be aiming to kick-start their Europa League campaign when they take on Molde at Celtic Park in a crucial Group A fixture on Thursday night.
Angel Di Maria says Real Madrid sold him to Manchester United to cover their costs after signing James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos last summer.