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The Daily Mail has claimed that one in 16 patients pick up infections due to dirty hospitals, and that these infections cause 5,000 deaths a year. We look into the available data. Read
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The BBC today reported on a big increase in the number of steroid users seen by a charity. We look into what we know about the total number of users. Read
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Ian Austin MP yesterday claimed that 35% of patients in England are unable to see their first choice GP. We look at the figures. Read
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Yesterday the Guardian said that air pollution is estimated to cause 29,000 early deaths per year, and that this is more than is caused by obesity or was caused by passive smoking before the smoking ban. We look into the research behind the claim. Read
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Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham today said that there has been a drop in staff morale following NHS reforms. We look into the source of the claim. Read
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Is it as much as £10 billion a year, as suggested this morning? Read
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