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Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
Researchers suggest drones could accelerate defibrillator delivery to people experiencing cardiac arrests outside hospitals, potentially improving survival rates when response times are critical.
They were promised protection. Instead, these kids with disabilities died in foster care
An NPR investigation reveals that children with disabilities represent the largest group entering foster care and experience the worst outcomes, often trapped longer in the system with little specialized support for their complex medical and behavioral needs.
Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Patients are confused
Montana begins enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct. 1, causing confusion among enrollees who received unclear notices about compliance deadlines and documentation requirements.
‘Self-healing’ coach who was banned from working in Australia to speak in UK
A naturopath banned from practicing in Australia is scheduled to speak at venues across the UK and Ireland, prompting health experts and scientists to raise concerns about medical misinformation.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
Operating costs for the UK’s vaccine damage compensation scheme reached £83m since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, prompting calls for urgent government review.
Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol
English hospitals face shortages of common drugs including aspirin, paracetamol-based painkillers, and blood pressure medications, affecting dozens of NHS trusts and prompting concerns about supply chain resilience.
Charity threatens legal action over two-year NHS wait for ADHD and autism assessments
ADHD UK has threatened legal action against West Yorkshire NHS over a policy imposing a minimum two-year wait for ADHD and autism assessments, alleging the decision violates equalities legislation and patients’ rights.
Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed
A coroner has warned of potential future deaths at an east London mental health facility where a patient was fatally strangled by another patient in 2023, citing serious staff failings.
How big is Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak?
Pennsylvania has recorded 943 confirmed measles cases, about a quarter of the national total, with a fifth death reported. However, public health officials note that the actual outbreak scope may be significantly larger due to unreported cases.
Seated exercises improving physical and mental wellbeing
A community exercise program offering seated classes and laughing yoga across Jersey has been shortlisted for a BBC award, with participants reporting improved physical and mental wellbeing.
Survey for Jersey children to include social media for first time
A survey of Jersey schoolchildren will include questions about social media and artificial intelligence for the first time, running in October across Years 4 to 12.
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
Generation X is the only age group increasing alcohol consumption, with heavy drinking rising from 5.6% in 2018 to 7.7% in 2024, while younger Americans significantly reduce their intake.
New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
A comprehensive NHS-style social care system for England could require decades to implement, according to economist Sir Andrew Dilnot, who warns the proposed reforms face significant obstacles.
Social anxiety: The hidden habits that make it worse – and how you can break them
Social anxiety disorder affects up to 12% of people at some point in their lives, with university students particularly vulnerable. Experts recommend cognitive behavioral therapy and gradual behavioral changes to manage the condition.
As CDC redesigns annual health survey, it removes questions about disabilities
The CDC’s proposed redesign of its annual health survey would remove questions about disabilities, potentially undercounting Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities despite them facing higher rates of chronic disease.
Top journal’s special issue on women’s health casts spotlight on menopause and pain
Science journal published a special issue on women’s health, highlighting research on menopause, chronic pain, and sex-dependent biological differences beyond reproduction.
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 following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that caused 29 cases and two deaths.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators have authorized the first human trials of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. The Oxford-developed vaccine uses technology similar to the Covid-19 vaccine and will be tested on 50 healthy adults.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
A major study found that 59% of adults with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, and only half of those receiving treatment have it under control, researchers report.
NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager’s medical records
NHS staff are under investigation for allegedly accessing the medical records of a deceased teenager without authorization, with the trust referring itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers having access to the treatment, according to new research.
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Anavex Life Sciences Reports Advances for Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Medication in Phase IIb/III Trial
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. has announced promising results from its Phase IIb/III clinical trial of blarcamesine (ANAVEX®2-73), an oral Alzheimer's disease medication, at the 2024 Alzheimer's Association International Conference. The study demonstrated that...
Causes of Increase in US Pedestrian Accidents
Since 2010, pedestrian deaths are up 77% according to the Governors Highway Safety Association data. Why did over 7,500 people die while walking or jogging on a roadway last year? Every day, on average, 20 Americans walk along a roadway and are killed by a vehicle. In...
What Causes A Low Libido?
Human desire fluctuates due to a complex combination of physiologic, psychological, and environmental variables. But occasionally, people may struggle with a decreased libido, a condition that might elicit worries and inquiries about its underlying reasons. This...
Autism Is a Spectrum: Here’s What That Really Means
What Do People Mean When They Say Autism Is a Spectrum? Autism is a relatively common developmental disability that most of us are at least somewhat familiar with. In the past couple of decades, experts have begun to refer to autism as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),...