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Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A COVID inquiry has published findings on PPE shortages during the pandemic, revealing the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement while healthcare workers faced critical supply failures.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
Research reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, while only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, prompting calls for a rethink of detection and management approaches.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
A new survey finds fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers reporting access to the treatment.
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 conversations with patients about preventative health measures, according to Royal College of GPs research.
Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them
Potent sedating medications are widely used on agitated dementia patients in long-term care facilities despite federal discouragement. A Michigan family’s dispute with a senior living community over medicating their mother highlights the difficult decisions families face.
Travel plans? Here’s what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with over 3,600 confirmed cases and two deaths as of late September, prompting health officials to advise vaccination before travel.
Trump administration reverses stance on integration of people with disabilities
The Trump administration has taken steps to reverse nearly 50 years of federal policy requiring people with disabilities to live in integrated community settings rather than institutions, after a federal judge agreed to remove integration language from disability rights regulations.
A new California law bans child marriage. What’s the global outlook on the practice?
California became the 18th state to ban child marriage without exception after Governor Newsom signed legislation on September 30. The law sets 18 as the minimum marriage age and removes prior allowances for parental consent.
‘It’s a nightmare.’ Former refugee, professor on Trump’s new Medicaid policy
As of October 1, approximately 280,000 people, including refugees with disabilities, are losing Medicaid coverage due to changes in a budget bill passed by the Trump administration.
Trump announces $90 payments for seniors’ Medicare premium costs ahead of midterm elections
President Trump announces $90 payments to over 20 million seniors for Medicare premiums ahead of midterm elections, part of a broader campaign strategy involving multiple voter payment promises.
More or less protein? What to eat to get you through a heatwave
Nutrition experts recommend adjusting dietary choices during heatwaves by incorporating water-rich foods, cooling cooking methods, and maintaining proper hydration to manage body temperature effectively.
Is sleep tracking making your sleep worse?
Sleep trackers and optimization efforts may worsen sleep quality by causing anxiety and obsession with unvalidated metrics, according to UK doctors and sleep experts.
Your partner’s snoring could be impacting your health
A partner’s snoring can significantly disrupt sleep quality, leading to fatigue, memory problems, and stress. Experts say various treatments exist, from lifestyle changes to specialized medical devices.
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Experts’ sleep tips for freshers
Sleep experts recommend maintaining consistent wake times, getting morning sunlight, and avoiding caffeine and alcohol to help university freshers balance social activities with academic demands and rest.
‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A 14-year-old girl in England waited over five years for an autism diagnosis, during which her mental health deteriorated significantly, highlighting challenges in accessing NHS diagnostic services.
‘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 16-year-old from Hong Kong, moved to the UK in 2022 to study at boarding school but died by suicide in July 2023, raising questions about how international students receive mental health support.
Irish rugby: The international rugby ‘trailblazer’ and her legacy of cancer awareness
A memorial match honored Rosie Stewart, an Irish rugby pioneer who died from breast cancer at 33, combining sports competition with female health awareness discussions.
After failed execution, health workers say Tennessee’s method flouts medical ethics
Tennessee healthcare workers attempted for over an hour to establish IV access during an inmate’s execution before the governor halted the procedure, prompting calls from doctors and lawmakers for an execution moratorium.
Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh: The children dying in India’s remote tribal heartland
At least 32 children have died in remote villages in Balaghat district, India, since May. Officials attribute the deaths mainly to measles and malaria, compounded by malnutrition, geographic isolation, and cultural beliefs about disease.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Women report serious complications from affordable eyelid surgery obtained abroad, including infections, inability to close eyes, and inadequate aftercare, prompting concerns from UK surgeons about patient safety.
‘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 inadvertently caused vulnerable people in deprived areas to lose healthcare access, according to doctors and analysis of patient registrations.
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Anavex Life Sciences Reports Advances for Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Medication in Phase IIb/III Trial
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