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Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new type 1 diabetes treatment called teplizumab that can delay disease onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin therapy.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she was diagnosed last November with polycythaemia vera, a rare incurable blood cancer affecting about 8,000 people in the UK.
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
A fire at a nursing home in Chile killed at least 16 elderly residents, with ten others evacuated. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the incident.
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds
Nearly one in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to leave within three years due to racism, exclusion, and career discrimination, a new survey finds.
‘It makes you feel helpless’: patients and doctors cast doubt on standard treatment for endometriosis
A study challenges the standard NHS approach to endometriosis treatment, finding that surgery and hormonal medication alone do not improve quality of life, while psychological support shows greater effectiveness.
How does assisted dying work in other countries?
Around 400 million people now live in countries with legalized assisted dying. Laws vary widely across jurisdictions, with some restricting eligibility to the terminally ill while others allow it for those with incurable conditions causing unbearable suffering.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching due to rising meningitis B infections, with free doses offered to eligible groups this summer.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, with picket lines at major hospitals as consultants and specialists continue their own industrial action.
NHS to roll out at-home HPV cervical screenings in Wolverhampton
The NHS is rolling out free at-home HPV self-testing kits in Wolverhampton to increase cervical cancer screening rates among women who have not attended appointments.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
The UK is experiencing high UV levels during a period of extreme heat. Excessive UV exposure damages skin cells and increases skin cancer risk, though some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to proceed with strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating members supporting the measure in a dispute involving alleged pay erosion.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators have approved human trials for a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford scientists, marking the first clinical test of four candidates under development during an ongoing outbreak.
Almost 75% of A&E staff in UK face violence or aggression daily or weekly
Nearly 73% of UK A&E staff face violence or aggression daily or weekly, according to an RCEM survey of over 2,000 workers, highlighting widespread abuse in emergency departments.
‘I felt robbed’: bereaved parents hope for answers from Sussex maternity review
An independent review into Sussex maternity services has launched, examining over 1,000 cases dating to 2018 following concerns that at least 55 baby deaths might have been preventable.
As assisted dying bill returns to Commons, families recall loved ones’ battle to ‘go out on own terms’
Families of terminally ill people featured in videos supporting an assisted dying bill recall their loved ones’ deaths as the controversial legislation returns to Parliament for debate.
‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister
UK health officials express concern about public mistrust of Palantir amid reports that tens of thousands of NHS patients have withdrawn their medical data from research use.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The government’s vaccine damage scheme has spent £83m on administration since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to injured victims, sparking calls for urgent reform.
Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
An inquest found that staff at an NHS mental health unit in east London slept, falsified records, and were inattentive on the night a patient was fatally attacked by another patient in January 2023.
Kennedy announces new effort to speed up autism diagnoses
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new initiative to accelerate autism diagnoses through technology and tools, administered by a federal research agency, addressing extended wait times in the field.
In Sudan, attacks on hospitals force patients to make dangerous journeys
Sudan’s civil war has devastated healthcare infrastructure, forcing cancer patients to undertake perilous journeys of hundreds of miles to reach the only functioning hospital capable of providing oncology care.
NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
The NHS experienced record summer demand across all major services due to five heatwaves, with A&E units treating nearly 7.3 million patients and ambulance services handling 2.46 million callouts from June through August.
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Anavex Life Sciences Reports Advances for Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Medication in Phase IIb/III Trial
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