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Senate finance committee backs Chris Klomp, advancing him to full Senate vote
The Senate Finance Committee approved Chris Klomp’s nomination to be deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, advancing him to a full Senate vote.
‘A tumour the size of a football saved my life’
A woman diagnosed with mucinous ovarian cancer, one of the UK’s rarest cancers, urges others not to dismiss their symptoms and to trust their instincts about their health.
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
The Trump administration is canceling nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved spending using a contested power, targeting immigrant services and diversity initiatives while citing decreased border crossings.
Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
Research suggests drones could reduce response times for delivering defibrillators to people experiencing cardiac arrests outside hospitals, potentially improving survival rates in areas with limited access to the devices.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted to support strike action over pay disputes, with 95% of 104 participating members backing industrial action amid concerns about income erosion since 2008.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The UK government’s Covid vaccine damage support scheme spent £83m on administration and medical assessments since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, sparking calls for urgent reform.
Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Research shows disability benefit claims for ADHD and autism are rising fastest in affluent English areas like Wokingham and Surrey, likely due to quicker private diagnostic access among wealthier families.
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
Scientists identified genetic changes in bacteria responsible for a severe meningitis outbreak in Kent earlier this year, explaining why the strain spread rapidly and caused severe illness among young people.
NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments
Multiple NHS bodies in England are imposing minimum waits of two years or longer for ADHD and autism assessments, citing cost constraints amid surging demand for neurodiversity diagnoses.
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.
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