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Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, impacting their finances and mental health, prompting calls for an 18-week diagnostic standard.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered after treatment may safely stop taking heart medication, with 98% showing no decline in heart function after one year.
‘The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this’
More than 5,600 people remain missing after catastrophic flash floods in Nepal triggered by a collapsed glacier on Aug. 26, devastating health infrastructure and displacing tens of thousands.
Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented
An international clinical trial will test an experimental Alzheimer’s drug on symptom-free people deemed at higher risk, aiming to prevent dementia development before cognitive decline appears.
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mental health organizations have not adequately acknowledged violence risks from a minority of people with severe mental illnesses, according to Mind’s chief executive ahead of an inquiry closure into the Nottingham attacks.
Retatutride: How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Counterfeit versions of experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide are flooding black markets before regulatory approval, with users self-administering untested substances and experiencing serious health complications.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching due to concerns about meningitis B infections. The initiative aims to protect those at highest immediate risk.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
A UK Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced PPE shortages while £9.9bn in taxpayer money was wasted on procurement, though it found no evidence of ministerial corruption.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
On the fence about a statin? In borderline cases, calcium scans could be a tiebreaker
Two new studies examine when coronary artery calcium scans help predict heart attacks and strokes, finding they serve as a tiebreaker in borderline risk cases but aren’t necessary for most patients.
Kennedy posts vaccine misinformation, spars on social media amid measles deaths
Pennsylvania announced two measles deaths among unvaccinated individuals, prompting the state’s governor to publicly criticize federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading vaccine misinformation.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates have fallen significantly across Britain over the past 15 years, with health experts attributing the decline primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and medical professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff, with millions facing longer waits for care amid mounting demand.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures of nearly 42C during recent heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for staff and patients, new data reveals.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children’s lung growth in London showed rapid recovery after an Ultra Low Emission Zone reduced air pollution, with researchers describing the findings as “stunning” evidence for clean air policy benefits.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A Cochrane review of 80 trials involving nearly 30,000 people found nicotine e-cigarettes more effective for smoking cessation than traditional aids, increasing quit rates from 6% to 10%.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement and misdiagnosis in treating adults who were sexually abused as children and later sought NHS mental health support.
Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England
Complaints about autism and ADHD services in England more than tripled over five years, with the NHS ombudsman citing years-long waits and patients paying thousands for private care.
‘Game changer’ study seeks answers for heavy periods and endometriosis
A major research project called CycleTrack aims to create the world’s largest menstrual fluid biobank to improve understanding of heavy periods, endometriosis, and related conditions affecting millions of women.
Solihull mum’s perforated bowel ordeal after scan error
A Solihull mother developed a perforated bowel after childbirth due to a misinterpreted CT scan at Birmingham hospital, requiring emergency surgery and resulting in acknowledged medical negligence.
Newer shingles vaccine linked to lower heart disease risk, ‘natural experiment’ shows
A new shingles vaccine, Shingrix, was linked to a 9% lower cardiovascular burden compared to an older vaccine in a study of 72,000 people over seven years.
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