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Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that antihistamines and colchicine provided modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure for the millions affected.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS-approved treatment can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from traditional insulin therapy. Screening programs are expanding to identify those who could benefit from this emerging approach.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The government’s Covid vaccine injury compensation scheme has spent £83m on administration since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, according to new figures.
NHS boss says staff suspected of snooping on patients’ records should be suspended immediately
NHS England’s leader is calling for immediate suspension of staff suspected of illegally accessing patients’ medical records, citing numerous incidents of staff breaches.
Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
Researchers suggest drones could reduce time to deliver defibrillators during cardiac arrests outside hospitals, potentially increasing survival rates significantly.
New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
A new NHS-style social care system for England could take decades to implement, according to economist Sir Andrew Dilnot, who warns the cost would be “very substantial.”
Charity threatens legal action over two-year NHS wait for ADHD and autism assessments
ADHD UK has threatened legal action against West Yorkshire NHS over its decision to impose a minimum two-year wait for ADHD and autism assessments, claiming the policy is unlawful.
Cancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international research finds
Cancer rates among people under 50 have risen sharply in England, with prostate cancer cases quadrupling since 2001 and several other cancer types more than doubling.
Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years
More than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite never smoking, with rates nearly doubling since 2021, according to new government statistics that health experts view with concern.
Cervical screening: Family of woman who died after ‘misread’ test calls for public inquiry
The family of a 24-year-old woman who died from cervical cancer in 2008 after her smear test was reportedly misread has joined campaigners calling for a public inquiry into Northern Ireland’s cervical screening service.
Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol
English hospitals are experiencing shortages of common medications including aspirin, co-codamol, and ramipril, affecting dozens of NHS trusts and leaving some patients unable to access usual medications for extended periods.
Andy Burnham pledges pension triple lock changes to fund care reforms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposes ending the state pension triple lock from 2030, linking pension increases to inflation or 2.5% instead of earnings growth, to fund a new national care service.
Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed
A coroner has warned of potential future deaths at an east London mental health facility after finding that neglect contributed to a patient’s death at the hands of another patient in 2023.
GP appointment time ‘making it harder to do cancer checks’
Doctors report that pressure to meet appointment quotas in Wales is constraining time available for thorough gynaecological cancer checks, potentially affecting early detection and screening participation.
‘Life-saving’ Frome Birth Talk charity for mums may stop support
Frome Birth Talk charity, which provided counselling to over 155 mothers this year, faces potential closure of its waiting list without £10,000 in funding by Sunday.
Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent – Lampard Inquiry
Ten NHS mental health trusts have been referred to regulators over improper consent procedures when using camera monitoring technology in patient bedrooms, according to the Lampard Inquiry.
In this hospital, pulse oximeters went from overestimating to underestimating blood oxygen. Why?
A Johns Hopkins study found pulse oximeters at the hospital shifted from overestimating to underestimating blood oxygen levels over five years, with worse inaccuracies in patients of color.
One million UK adults who have never smoked are now vapers
More than one million UK adults who have never smoked are now vaping, according to 2025 data, while overall smoking rates continue declining to 4.9 million people.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves affect the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss through sweating, potentially triggering heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Older people, babies, young children, and those with certain medical conditions face elevated health risks.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as the first vaccine with a key component designed entirely by artificial intelligence and tested in human trials.
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 recent strikes by consultants and specialist doctors in the region.
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