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NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS managers warn autism and ADHD care risks descending into chaos as spending spirals and unregulated private providers proliferate amid soaring demand for services.
Medicare’s pilot GLP-1 discount program has a catch. Some sick patients don’t qualify
Medicare’s new GLP-1 pilot program offers discounted weight loss drugs at $50 monthly, but excludes patients with certain qualifying medical conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, leaving them facing higher costs.
Paxlovid did not help long Covid, study finds
A clinical trial found that Pfizer’s Paxlovid did not perform better than placebo when used to treat long Covid symptoms, according to research from Mass General Brigham.
Testosterone bought by menopausal women posing as men due to NHS issues
Women in Wales are obtaining testosterone from online pharmacies by posing as men due to inconsistent NHS access, with some obtaining unsafe levels of the hormone posing health risks, according to menopause specialists.
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
Children as young as six are attending emergency departments in England in mental health crises at sharply elevated rates, with some waiting over 12 hours, according to NHS data analysis.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test trialled by the NHS detected more than nine in ten bladder cancer cases in a study of nearly 1,000 patients across seven hospitals in England and Scotland.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, affecting their work, finances and mental health, according to an Alzheimer’s Society survey.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered after cancer treatment may safely discontinue long-term heart medication without experiencing further decline in cardiac function.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults has launched following concerns about meningitis B infections. The program aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of this life-threatening disease.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland participated in their first-ever strike over pay, with the Department of Health reporting 90% of routine and elective services continued operating.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has begun the first human clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. The vaccine, developed by Oxford scientists, uses technology from the COVID-19 vaccine and will initially be tested on 50 healthy adults.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million people despite 14 government strategies over three decades.
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
A 25-year study of 22,000 British adults found men with heart disease face significantly higher lifetime cancer risk (17.3%) compared to women (12.8%), with smoking, obesity, and alcohol use identified as major contributing factors.
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
A new implant device has shown promise for treating refractory angina, with a major study finding significant chest pain reduction in 75% of patients within six months of implantation.
New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
A new daily diabetes and weight-loss pill called Foundayo has launched in UK pharmacies, offering an oral alternative to injectable treatments. The medication is available through private prescription while regulators assess its potential NHS availability.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
A large research review confirms that traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi significantly improve physical function, pain, and mental health in people with musculoskeletal disorders.
HPV home-testing kits now available for women who have missed cervical screening
The NHS is offering free HPV self-testing kits to nearly four million women in England who have missed cervical cancer screening appointments, with kits available over the next year.
‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research
Autism researchers and advocacy groups have expressed concern about a federal research roadmap developed by advisers appointed by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, citing worry that it prioritizes unproven therapies over evidence-based genetic research.
People Fixing The World – Fighting the silent killer – BBC Sounds
A BBC documentary explores the global fight against sepsis, a condition implicated in one in five deaths worldwide. Through personal stories and international initiatives, it examines how healthcare systems are improving early detection and survival rates.
Gaps in NHS end-of-life care ‘denying ill children chance to die at home’
The NHS is failing to provide home-based end-of-life care for seriously ill children across much of England, forcing them to die in hospitals instead, campaigners say.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
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