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Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement, with only one-third of England’s pre-pandemic mask stockpile usable when the pandemic began.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A study of over 180,000 UK women found that hormone replacement therapy users had a 10% lower dementia risk and 16% lower Alzheimer’s risk compared to non-users.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
Research published in The Lancet Psychiatry found that involving family and friends in mental health treatment reduced psychiatric hospital admissions by approximately three times compared to traditional approaches.
ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn
NHS leaders warn that soaring costs for ADHD and autism services in England are becoming unsustainable, with some areas experiencing tenfold spending increases annually.
New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is increasing cooling tower inspections and regulations following recent legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in Harlem and the Upper East Side that resulted in multiple deaths and illnesses.
Why too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don’t have
A study found that most women diagnosed with recurrent UTIs may not actually have bacterial infections; instead, their symptoms stem from hormonal inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction, leading to unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions.
Doctors groups release vaccination guidelines ahead of respiratory illness season
Medical professional organizations released joint vaccination guidelines for influenza, Covid-19, and RSV ahead of the upcoming respiratory illness season, amid ongoing changes to federal vaccine policy.
Why are drug overdose deaths declining?
U.S. overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024, with preliminary 2025 data showing further decline. Public health officials cite naloxone distribution, medication access, and prison treatment as contributing factors.
The pediatricians who take in vaccine-skeptical parents others won’t
Some pediatricians are accepting vaccine-hesitant families while imposing guardrails, contrasting with practices that dismiss patients refusing vaccinations. This approach emerged amid federal changes to vaccine recommendations and declining vaccine confidence.
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.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates across Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts citing reduced face-to-face medical contact rather than anti-vaccine sentiment as the primary cause.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A major review of 80 trials found nicotine e-cigarettes significantly more effective than traditional aids for smoking cessation, nearly doubling quit rates to approximately one in every 10 smokers.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year Danish study of over 132,000 people found statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when treatment begins earlier in life.
Whatever happened to … children infected with HIV due to failures in healthcare?
Pakistan faces recurring outbreaks of HIV among children linked to unsafe medical practices at hospitals, including syringe reuse, despite government pledges following a similar crisis seven years ago.
Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuum
Medical organizations released independent analyses confirming COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines remain safe and effective, issuing updated guidance as the Trump administration has not provided federal recommendations.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement in treating adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse within the NHS, citing inadequate trauma-informed care.
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.
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