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Medical Editor for the BBC
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This documentary explores how assisted dying works in California and Canada. We speak to supporters and opponents and we witness the death of a patient, Wayne Hawkins, who wanted us to show what assisted dying involves.
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A look at the patients in Canada and California legally choosing assisted dying, including both those undergoing the procedure and those who feel it puts the most vulnerable at risk.
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Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
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Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.
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Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK
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The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK.
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Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
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The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
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Such brilliant news for families affected by Huntington’s disease and for researchers. This is a moment of real hope.
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One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
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Many thanks to the MJA for this award. Camilla, Joshua & I are honoured to receive it. We are extremely grateful to the families who took part in the filming on this complex and sensitive issue
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BBC team wins the headline Outstanding Contribution Award at the 2025 MJA Awards. Read our full list of all the winners
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What a night it was at the 2025 #MJAAwards! BBC team wins top MJA Award for report on assisted dying
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BBC team wins the headline Outstanding Contribution Award at the 2025 MJA Awards. Read our full list of all the winners
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Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis
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Scientists leading the trial at University College London believe the blood test could improve the accuracy of diagnosis of the disease to more than 90%.
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Drug for rare disease brings 'joy and hope'
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A teenage patient who helped discover a rare condition is the first to benefit from a new treatment.
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Breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs too pricey for NHS
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Two breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs cost too much and have too little benefit for NHS use, review finds.
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“Very exciting” results using olaparib prior to surgery for breast cancer patients with BRCA1 & 2 gene mutations
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Treating patients with a drug before surgery greatly reduced the chances of the cancer coming back, a small trial found.
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Dr Ellie Irwin’s mystery eye infection was finally diagnosed using metagenomics - and it saved her sight
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After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare bacterial infection.
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Pain is a natural part of surgery, but effective post-op pain management is key to proper recovery. Without the right approach, transitional pain can lead to chronic pain.
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I’m very grateful to all the families and contributors to our reports from California and Canada.
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Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree.
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Around 1 in 20 deaths in Canada is medically assisted via a lethal injection of drugs into the bloodstream. We meet those in favour and opposed to Maid - Medical Assistance in Dying
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BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live
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This documentary was filmed in California and Canada which both introduced assisted dying in 2016. It includes powerful voices on both sides of the debate.
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A look at the patients in Canada and California legally choosing assisted dying, including both those undergoing the procedure and those who feel it puts the most vulnerable at risk.
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Weight loss drugs for everyone who is eligible would “bankrupt the NHS", says Professor Naveed Sattar, who leads the UK government's Obesity Healthcare Goals programme On @BBCiPlayer and @BBCOne now https://t.co/PMdlltRiJo
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Panorama has access to one of the UK’s top hospitals as it rolls out weight loss drugs.
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Weight loss jabs offer hope to millions but can the NHS afford them? Panorama was given exclusive access to follow patients at Guy’s hospital in London.
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The new generation of weight loss drugs is now available on the NHS and Panorama has exclusive access to one of the UK’s top hospitals as it rolls out Wegovy, also known as Ozempic.
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For @BBCPanorama I’ve been following patients on weight loss jabs and examining if the NHS can afford them.
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We meet some of the first NHS patients, as expert says funding everyone eligible would "bankrupt" the service.
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