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A GP writing a prescription
GPs 'lax' on cholesterol targets
Many lives could be saved if GPs followed guidelines for reducing cholesterol in those at high risk of heart disease, a study suggests.

Skin which has lost its natural colour, a disease known as vitiligo Vitiligo skin graft 'effective'
Skin transplant surgery can be an effective way of treating the skin disease vitiligo, say US researchers.

Elderly patient Hospital rap over medicine errors
Too many patients in England and Wales are not getting their medicines in hospital, a safety watchdog says.


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