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Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
A UK vaccine injury scheme has cost £83m to run since April 2022, with administrative expenses more than doubling the £32m paid to victims, according to newly released government figures.
NHS to roll out at-home HPV cervical screenings in Wolverhampton
The NHS is rolling out at-home HPV self-testing kits in Wolverhampton to increase cervical cancer screening rates among women who have missed appointments.
Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits
An NHS trust in north-east England has admitted that twenty women underwent unnecessary mastectomies. The admission follows earlier revelations about serious failures at the breast cancer unit.
Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Research shows the fastest growth in young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism is occurring in affluent English areas, likely reflecting quicker access to private diagnoses among wealthier families.
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
Scientists identified why a meningitis B outbreak in Kent earlier this year proved severe: the bacteria acquired genetic material from other organisms, creating a dangerous new strain that spread rapidly among young people.
Almost 75% of A&E staff in UK face violence or aggression daily or weekly
Nearly three-quarters of UK A&E staff experience violence or aggression daily or weekly, with 96% reporting abuse from patients or the public, according to a Royal College of Emergency Medicine survey.
‘I felt robbed’: bereaved parents hope for answers from Sussex maternity review
A major independent review into maternity services at Sussex hospitals has begun, led by midwife Donna Ockenden. The review will examine cases following investigative reporting that revealed potential avoidable deaths.
As assisted dying bill returns to Commons, families recall loved ones’ battle to ‘go out on own terms’
As an assisted dying bill returns to Parliament, families of terminally ill people who died while awaiting its passage recount their loved ones’ final wishes and struggles.
‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister
UK health officials express concern about patient mistrust of Palantir affecting NHS data sharing, as tens of thousands of patients recently withdrew their medical data from research use.
Trump administration changes how it counts measles deaths amid Pennsylvania outbreak
The Trump administration has altered how it counts measles deaths during a Pennsylvania outbreak that has claimed three apparent lives, prompting criticism from public health experts over the methodology change.
Plan to limit NHS diagnoses of ADHD attacked as ‘rationing’ healthcare
A government-commissioned review recommends limiting formal ADHD diagnoses to severely affected patients, offering support without diagnosis to less severe cases, sparking criticism over healthcare rationing.
Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces calls to set an 18-week dementia waiting-time target in England, modeled after cancer care standards introduced in 2000.
President Trump’s newest vaccine ‘demands’ repeat old misinformation
President Trump reiterated claims that vaccines cause autism and stated he will demand drug companies reduce vaccine doses, repeating debunked misinformation about vaccine safety.
Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
Researchers at the Rosalind Franklin Institute are using an advanced microscope to study inflammatory bowel disease mechanisms and develop targeted treatments for the growing number of young people affected worldwide.
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, a breast cancer drug offering patients nearly seven additional months of life on average, is now available on the NHS in England after two years of campaigning.
Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem
Psychologist Marisa Franco discusses how revisiting difficult memories through a technique called memory reconsolidation may help boost self-esteem and self-worth.
‘A really scary place for children’: English hospitals have chronic lack of health play staff
English hospitals employ only 955 full-time equivalent health play professionals to support 21 million child admissions annually, falling far below recommended staffing levels, according to a charity analysis.
Why is trust in science important?
Public trust in science and health institutions has declined due to disinformation and institutional misconduct. A news organization has hired a dedicated reporter to investigate the causes of scientific distrust and potential solutions.
Sock sensors and smart mattresses – is this the future of dementia care?
An NHS trial involving over 250 families tests sensor technology and smart devices to help dementia patients safely remain at home while monitoring their health and daily activities.
Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says
A mental health review head says young people face real challenges with anxiety and depression, dismissing claims they are a “snowflake generation” struggling with economic uncertainty and social media pressures.
Addiction clinics see rising cases of kratom and 7-OH withdrawal
Addiction clinics across the U.S. are reporting a sharp increase in patients seeking treatment for dependence on kratom products and their derivatives, particularly concentrated forms of 7-hydroxymitragynine.
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