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A condition previously known as polycystic ovarian syndrome was recently renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to better reflect its symptoms and improve recognition among Black and Latina women, who experience double the prevalence compared to white women.
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.
