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Dr Magda Smith has passed away

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Magda Smith, our former group deputy chief medical officer, has passed away after a long illness. She was at home surrounded by family, and died pe…

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Daily tablet keeps hard-to-treat blood pressure down

A new drug trialled at Barts Health has lowered blood pressure for nearly a year in people whose condition hasn’t responded to several medications.…

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Staying well this winter

We're supporting London's Big Week (9-16 November), a city-wide campaign encouraging eligible Londoners to get their free flu vaccine before winter pressures peak. …

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Barts Health among global top 10 for heart research

Barts Health has been named among the world's top 10 institutions outside the US for its contribution to heart research.…

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Privacy, dignity and safety for all patients and staff

In common with other NHS organisations we are reviewing our policies to ensure we comply with the various laws that govern the provision of single-sex accommodation. …

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Major expansion of Barts BioResource to help researchers find new treatments

More patients at our hospitals will be offered the chance to contribute to vital research thanks to a major expansion of the Barts BioResource.…

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