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Multiple biotechs are competing to develop gene-editing treatments for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a rare genetic liver disorder, with analysts estimating a multibillion-dollar market opportunity.
Heatwaves can cause heat exhaustion and heatstroke by affecting blood pressure and the body’s cooling mechanisms. Older people, babies, young children, and those with certain health conditions face greater risk.
A vaccination campaign targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns, with free doses offered to eligible individuals this summer.
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike action on Thursday over pay disputes, though the Department of Health reported that 90% of routine and elective services proceeded as scheduled.
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating BMA members backing the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion.
The UK’s healthy life expectancy has declined to 60.7 years for men and 60.9 for women, falling below the state pension age, while most other wealthy nations have seen improvements.
