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Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
Jersey has launched a pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a condition affecting up to one in eight women. Officials and patient advocates say it’s a positive step, though more support remains needed.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people, including 17 and 18-year-olds and first-time university students under 25, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced inadequate PPE protection during the pandemic, with £9.9bn of government spending wasted on procurement despite £14.9bn total PPE expenditure.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A weekly insulin injection called Onswik could replace daily diabetes jabs for hundreds of thousands of people, reducing yearly injections by 86%, pending regulatory approval.
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
Patients in South Yorkshire report frustration with an AI GP receptionist called Emma, which struggles to understand broad Yorkshire accents, leading some to abandon appointment booking attempts.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A large UK study found women using hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to develop dementia and 16% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to non-users.
Drugstores say Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program is catching on
Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program launched in July, with CVS and Walgreens each filling approximately 100,000 prescriptions in less than two months, suggesting substantial demand among eligible beneficiaries.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
A study finds involving a patient’s family in mental health treatment reduces psychiatric hospital admissions threefold compared to traditional approaches, though relapse rates remain unchanged.
ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn
NHS leaders warn that costs for ADHD and autism services in England are becoming unsustainable, with spending in some areas increasing tenfold annually as demand surges.
First patient to have brain surgery with real-time AI assistance
A patient in the UK became the first person to undergo brain surgery with real-time AI assistance, successfully having a pituitary tumor removed with the AI system helping surgeons avoid critical blood vessels and nerves.
FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival
The FDA approved daraxonrasib, a first-of-its-kind drug for advanced pancreatic cancer that nearly doubled survival time in clinical trials. The treatment costs approximately $39,800 monthly and blocks a mutated protein present in over 90% of pancreatic cancer cases.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year study of over 132,000 people in Denmark suggests statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when started earlier in life.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts citing reduced face-to-face contact with healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment as the primary cause.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Rising temperatures can trigger anxiety and panic attacks in susceptible individuals, according to Oxford University research. Physical sensations from heat—such as increased heart rate and sweating—can amplify anxiety symptoms.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A comprehensive review of 80 trials found nicotine e-cigarettes more effective for smoking cessation than traditional aids like patches and gum, increasing success rates to about one in ten compared to six in every 100.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement in treating child sexual abuse survivors seeking mental health support through the NHS.
‘Game changer’ study seeks answers for heavy periods and endometriosis
A major UK research project called CycleTrack will create the world’s largest menstrual fluid biobank to improve understanding of heavy periods, endometriosis, and fibroids.
Solihull mum’s perforated bowel ordeal after scan error
A Solihull mother developed a perforated bowel after a CT scan was misinterpreted following her caesarean section, leading to emergency surgery and long-term health complications.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS leaders warn that autism and ADHD care in England faces potential collapse due to soaring costs and an influx of unregulated private providers capitalizing on overwhelming demand.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched following concerns about meningitis B infections. The campaign aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of the life-threatening disease.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and an unfair VIP contracting system criticized as a “misguided attempt at prioritisation.”
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