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Smithfield and Giltspur Wing at St Bartholomew's Hospital
Barts wings renamed ahead of breast centre opening

Two hospital wings at St Bartholomew’s have been handed back to the NHS and given new names ahead of reopening to patients in early 2026.…

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West Ham United men’s team bring Christmas cheer to Newham Hospital

Players from West Ham United men’s team paid a special Christmas visit to Newham hospital this week, meeting staff and delivering gifts to our young patients.…

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New hope for patients with treatment-resistant hypertension

Research into a new and promising drug for uncontrolled hypertension has been recognised on JAMA’s Research of the Year list. The award highlights research that informed clin…

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Genes & Health 10 year anniversary
A decade of discovery on debilitating diseases

It started with a small sample of spit from a volunteer in east London. A decade later it has become a unique genetic database improving health across the world.…

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Robotic technology helps diagnose lung cancer sooner

A thin tube guided by robotic-assisted technology could help people with suspected lung cancer get diagnosed and treated sooner, potentially saving lives.…

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Families praise maternity staff across Barts Health

Families giving birth at Newham Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital and The Royal London Hospital have praised the compassion, kindness and professionalism of maternity staff across all three hospitals.…

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