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Access is denied

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Prior Caesarean increases chance of uterine rupture

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Controversial home testing kit for male infertility

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Number of returners on the rise

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Public health role underlined

Give bereaved more choice

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Charities blast care of older ethnic patients

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Warning as a third of health visitors approach retirement

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Double discrimination for ethnic minority patients

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