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Baby who had life-saving surgery hours after being born with his lungs connected to his stomach doing ‘brilliantly’ now

A baby who underwent life-saving surgery less than 24 hours after he was born when it was discovered that his lungs were connected to his stomach – causing him to develop aspiration pneumonia – is now doing “brilliantly”, according to his mother. ...

22 Jan 2024 at 06:30

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Andy Goram speaking out about cancer helped raise awareness, says charity chief

A cancer charity chief has said “iconic personalities” like Andy Goram speaking about the disease can “do nothing else” but raise awareness. Speaking to BBC’s Good Morning Scotland on Monday, chief executive of the Beatson Cancer Charity, Martin ...

04 Jul 2022 at 13:38

Sponge test ‘could benefit thousands of people’ with Barrett’s oesophagus

Thousands of people being monitored for food pipe cancer could be spared invasive tests thanks to a “sponge on a string” check, research suggests. A new study published in the Lancet medical journal found invasive endoscopies could be replaced ...

23 Jun 2025 at 23:30

‘Sponge on a string’ cancer test to be available in high-street pharmacies

Hundreds of people with persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be offered a “sponge on a string” test in high-street pharmacies for the first time. NHS England is piloting a new way of preventing oesophageal cancer by looking for people ...

09 Jul 2025 at 00:01

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