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Cancer diagnoses in England hit record high of more than 1,000 people a day
Cancer diagnoses in England reached a record high of more than 1,000 people daily in 2024, with more than 373,000 cases identified, though treatment timescale targets remain unmet.
Half of NHS trusts in England lack funds earmarked to cover maternity leave
Nearly half of NHS trusts in England lack dedicated funding for maternity leave coverage, with physiotherapy services particularly affected compared to nursing roles.
GPs to offer 300,000 patients extra support to ease winter strain on NHS
England’s NHS will provide 300,000 vulnerable patients with extra GP support including health checks and medication reviews this winter through a £40m programme aimed at preventing hospital admissions.
Only 6.4% of stroke survivors receive enough therapy, finds ‘damning’ report
Only 6.4% of stroke survivors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive the recommended three hours daily rehabilitation therapy, according to a new audit report.
He was diagnosed with cancer. Then he was told he lost his Medicaid
A Nebraska man recently diagnosed with kidney cancer was told he lost his Medicaid coverage due to newly enacted work requirements, forcing him to delay cancer-related medical appointments and tests.
All of Us study finds thousands of new genetic variants affecting drug responses
Researchers analyzing data from nearly 100,000 Americans identified thousands of genetic variants affecting drug responses, with results suggesting personalized treatment approaches could benefit diverse populations.
Time running out for young people to receive meningitis B vaccines in UK
Fewer than one in three eligible young people in the UK have received their first meningitis B vaccine dose, with the deadline approaching as experts urge vaccination before peak season.
AI bots flooded 2023 UK government consultation on disposable vapes ban
AI bots submitted three-quarters of responses to a 2023 UK government consultation on banning disposable vapes, marking the first documented large-scale automated interference in health policy consultation.
One air ambulance service rethinks what it takes to practice medicine in the sky
LifeFlight of Maine, an air ambulance service, is rethinking recruitment and retention strategies as demand for medical flights surges amid rural hospital closures and ground ambulance shortages.
New drug could be cure for common cause of high blood pressure
A new drug called baxdrostat has shown potential to reverse high blood pressure caused by adrenal gland tumors, with benefits persisting years after patients stopped taking it.
The U.S. may soon lose measles elimination status
Federal health officials have granted waivers allowing panel members with financial conflicts of interest to evaluate preventive medical services, raising questions about oversight despite leadership rhetoric against corporate influence in healthcare.
This teen boy set out to get people talking about periods. He’s now a Diana honoree
An 18-year-old student in India founded Team Period to address menstrual stigma through workshops and awareness campaigns. He has been recognized as a Diana Award honoree for his social activism efforts.
BMI alternative for identifying obesity ‘could prevent misdiagnosis in millions’
Researchers propose combining BMI with body measurements and organ function tests to more accurately identify obesity, potentially preventing misdiagnosis in millions of people worldwide.
NHS consultants to go on two-day strike in England in November
Senior hospital doctors in England plan a two-day strike in November over pay and working hours disputes, with the NHS warning of significant disruptions to patient care.
Rise in NHS birth centre closures ‘shocking’ denial of women’s rights, experts say
Twelve NHS birth centres have closed in England since 2019, with six shutting permanently since Labour took power, restricting women’s choice in where to give birth, campaigners say.
Disabled people in England ‘have to wait up to two years for wheelchairs’
Disabled people in England are experiencing waits of up to two years for wheelchairs, according to a parliamentary ombudsman report citing a sharp rise in complaints about NHS and private provider delays.
A new tactic in the war over out-of-network bills: Health care providers are suing employers
Health care providers are increasingly suing employers directly to recover unpaid out-of-network medical bills, shifting litigation tactics from targeting insurance companies in a new escalation of surprise billing disputes.
A promising new medicine against heart disease fails unexpectedly
An experimental drug designed to reduce heart attack and stroke risk by lowering a blood particle called Lp(a) failed to protect study volunteers despite successfully reducing the particle’s levels.
Seven days of chaos in the ER: How this country’s healthcare system is unraveling
Fighting between Ethiopian rebels and federal forces has reignited in September, overwhelming hospitals in the Tigray region and straining an already fragile healthcare system amid prior damage from earlier conflict.
Why this year’s flu season could be hitting teens and young adults hard
This year’s flu season is disproportionately affecting teenagers and young adults, with at least 1.7 million cases and 1,400 deaths reported so far.
UK government’s obesity plan ‘doomed to fail’, MPs warn
UK lawmakers warn the government’s obesity reduction plan will fail without direct prime minister leadership and a clear cross-departmental strategy, citing lack of measurable targets and coordination.
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