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|  | A new study has found that spinal surgery is more beneficial for patients with a condition called spinal stenosis than non-surgical treatment options. Spinal stenosis occurs when the passage in the... |
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|  | Patients in Kent could soon benefit from a new private clinic currently under consideration by the local council. The clinic was recommended for approval at a recent meeting of Maidstone... |
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|  | Spire Cardiff Hospital has launched a new service to help reduce the number of people dying from strokes. An estimated 150,000 people have a stroke every year in the UK, making it the third most... |
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|  | BMI Healthcare has acquired nine hospitals across England, it has emerged. The private healthcare group has purchased hospitals in Birmingham, Bury St Edmonds, north London, Gerrards Cross, Harrogate,... |
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|  | Spire Healthcare is set to acquire UK hospital group Classic Hospitals from LGV Capital, it has been revealed. The private healthcare group, which was formed last year from the sale of BUPA Hospitals... |
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|  | Patients who are unable to access a treatment for age-related blindness can now get the treatment at 13 Spire Healthcare hospitals around the UK. Around one in eight people over the age of 85 suffer... |
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|  | A new quick procedure not widely available on the NHS which treats age related blindness disease is now available at 13 Spire Healthcare hospitals around the UK. Age-related macular... |
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|  | Ramsay Health Care UK (formerly Capio Healthcare UK) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Sheila Peskett MA FRCP as Medical Director from February 2008. Dr Peskett joins... |
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|  | Following their move into the UK in November last year, leading Australian private hospital operator Ramsay Health Care is rebranding their UK units on 26 January – Australia Day. Ramsay... |
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|  | The world famous medical community around London’s Harley Street will have an altogether healthier way to transport medical items in 2008. The Medical courier and logistics company, Premier... |
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|  | Spire Healthcare has topped the league table of private hospital operators who meet national government minimum care standards. Of Spire’s 25 UK hospitals, 73 percent achieved or almost... |
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|  | A new breast cancer test capable of detecting the disease at an early stage could be available to private patients next year, it has been announced. The test, which has been created by Norwegian life... |
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|  | Scientists have worked out how the breast cancer gene BRCA1 causes breast cancer, an advance that could lead to new forms of cancer treatment in the future. Although the gene was discovered more... |
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|  | A new gait analysis system new which starred in BBC’s Dragon’s Den and could help people suffering knee and back pain, is now available at the Spire Bushey Hospital. The Gaitscan... |
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|  | The London Breast Clinic at 108 Harley Street has recently completed an audit of its five year survival for patients diagnosed between 1998 and 2002. In all cases of invasive breast cancer during this... |
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|  | Many British people mistrust the NHS despite huge increases in spending, it has been revealed. A study at the University of Kent found that most people believe that recent NHS reforms have been... |
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|  | A private hospital in Brentwood is helping to provide patients across south-west Essex with greater choice over where they have hospital treatment, it has emerged. NHS patients in the region can now... |
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|  | Manchester has traditionally been home to some of the most ground-breaking young musical talent in the UK. Now you can show your support for a band of the future, and raise money to help educate... |
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|  | The first operation ever to be provided in Wales using a revolutionary artificial knee joint has taken place at a private hospital in Cardiff. The knee replacement operation, which is specifically... |
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|  | The new independent healthcare group Spire Healthcare has revealed plans to grow its business now that it has separated from Bupa. Already a leading player in the private hospital market, Spire... |
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