Is Poverty Rise to Blame for Increase in Grimsby A&E Admissions?

Published February 21, 2013

Is poverty rise to blame for increase in Grimsby A&E admissions?

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Councillor Ros James, pictured, (Lab Heneage), portfolio holder for housing and wellbeing, said: "Undoubtedly, poverty and unemployment are associated with more unhealthy lifestyles such as higher smoking rates, poorer diets and alcohol and drug misuse …
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RVC Biofund Portfolio Company to Contribute to Development of Cancer Therapy

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The Reovirus based anti-cancer drug, which is being jointly developed with Oncolytics Biotech Inc. of Canada, targets the treatment of head and neck malignant tumors as well as pancreatic cancer. The investment in Andrus Reo in addition to supporting …
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Bitter Pill: Inside TIME's Cover Story on Medical Bills

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They may have insurance, but their employer chooses their insurance plan and it may have a payout limit or not cover a drug or treatment they need. They may or may not be old enough to be on Medicare or, given the different standards of the 50 states …
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