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UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators have authorized the first human trials of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. The Oxford-developed vaccine uses technology similar to the Covid-19 vaccine and will be tested on 50 healthy adults.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
A major study found that 59% of adults with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, and only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, researchers report.
NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager’s medical records
NHS staff are under investigation for allegedly accessing the medical records of a deceased teenager without authorization, with the trust referring itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers having access to the treatment, according to new research.
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
Three-quarters of UK GPs report insufficient time for in-depth patient conversations about lifestyle changes, preventative care, and medication reviews amid rising demand and short appointment slots.
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn’t improved health of their communities, poll finds
A poll finds roughly half of rural voters identify with Trump’s Make America Healthy Again movement, yet about 80% say his health care policies have had no positive impact on their communities.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department will remain open after the British Medical Association suspended a planned four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
Martha’s rule, which allows NHS patients and staff to request care reviews, is expanding to every accident and emergency department in England starting this month, with full rollout completed by March 2028.
‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK
Luna Wong, a Hong Kong teenager who moved to a UK boarding school in 2022, died by suicide in July 2023. Her death raises questions about how international students’ mental health needs are addressed by private education institutions.
This year’s MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice
Forensic anthropologist Kate Spradley and philosopher Felipe De Brigard are among this year’s MacArthur Fellows, recognized for work bridging science and justice.
Irish rugby: The international rugby ‘trailblazer’ and her legacy of cancer awareness
A memorial rugby match in Northern Ireland honored Rosie Stewart, an Irish international player who died of breast cancer at 33, while promoting female health awareness through educational discussions.
CDC measles death count still lags Pennsylvania’s
The CDC reports two measles deaths in the U.S. this year, but Pennsylvania officials count four deaths in a historic outbreak, raising questions about how deaths are classified and counted.
U.S. poised to boot legal immigrants from Medicaid, including refugees and sex-trafficking victims
Hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, including refugees and trafficking victims, face Medicaid coverage loss starting October 1 under federal legislation, with nine states and D.C. reporting over 281,000 at-risk enrollees.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, with 90% of routine services continuing despite the 24-hour industrial action.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors vote overwhelmingly for strike action over pay erosion, with 95% of 104 ballot participants supporting action amid claims of 29% real-terms pay cuts since 2008.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The Covid inquiry found that NHS staff faced inadequate protective equipment during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn in taxpayer money wasted on PPE procurement despite £14.9bn total spending.
UK doctors develop non-invasive test for womb cancer in women bleeding after menopause
UK researchers developed a non-invasive test using urine and vaginal fluid samples to help identify womb cancer in women with postmenopausal bleeding, potentially reducing unnecessary invasive procedures.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons report rising complications from cheap eyelid surgery performed abroad, with patients experiencing serious problems including inability to close eyes and reopened wounds.
‘Ghost patient’ policy wrongly removing at-risk people from GP lists, doctors say
An NHS policy accelerating the removal of inactive patients from GP lists has disproportionately affected deprived areas, with doctors reporting vulnerable patients losing healthcare access and practices facing significant income losses.
‘A tumour the size of a football saved my life’
A Coventry woman diagnosed with mucinous ovarian cancer, one of the UK’s rarest cancer forms, urges others not to dismiss concerning symptoms and to trust their instincts about their health.
Watchdog criticises Norfolk Police’s handling before man’s death
A police watchdog criticized Norfolk Police for advising a family to contact a locksmith instead of referring them to mental health services when they raised concerns about their son, who was found dead the next day.
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