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.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test trialled by the NHS detected more than nine in ten bladder cancer cases in a study of nearly 1,000 patients across seven hospitals in England and Scotland.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, affecting their work, finances and mental health, according to an Alzheimer’s Society survey.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered after cancer treatment may safely discontinue long-term heart medication without experiencing further decline in cardiac function.