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Medicare’s pilot GLP-1 discount program has a catch. Some sick patients don’t qualify
Medicare’s new GLP-1 pilot program offers discounted weight loss drugs at $50 monthly, but excludes patients with certain qualifying medical conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, leaving them facing higher costs.
Paxlovid did not help long Covid, study finds
A clinical trial found that Pfizer’s Paxlovid did not perform better than placebo when used to treat long Covid symptoms, according to research from Mass General Brigham.
Testosterone bought by menopausal women posing as men due to NHS issues
Women in Wales are obtaining testosterone from online pharmacies by posing as men due to inconsistent NHS access, with some obtaining unsafe levels of the hormone posing health risks, according to menopause specialists.
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
Children as young as six are attending emergency departments in England in mental health crises at sharply elevated rates, with some waiting over 12 hours, according to NHS data analysis.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test trialled by the NHS detected more than nine in ten bladder cancer cases in a study of nearly 1,000 patients across seven hospitals in England and Scotland.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, affecting their work, finances and mental health, according to an Alzheimer’s Society survey.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered after cancer treatment may safely discontinue long-term heart medication without experiencing further decline in cardiac function.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults has launched following concerns about meningitis B infections. The program aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of this life-threatening disease.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland participated in their first-ever strike over pay, with the Department of Health reporting 90% of routine and elective services continued operating.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures near 42C during recent heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff, according to NHS data.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children in London whose lung growth had been stunted by air pollution showed significant recovery after an ultra low emission zone was introduced in 2019, a study of over 3,400 primary school children found.
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
Hospital workers nationwide are striking over rising workplace violence, citing inadequate staffing and training. Healthcare workers face seven times higher injury rates from violent incidents than the general population.
A real-world study of Oregon’s nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise
A study of nearly 350 people who used psilocybin at Oregon’s state-licensed centers found most described their experience as beneficial, with more than half ranking it among the most meaningful of their lives, while adverse reactions remained rare.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
The UK Health Security Agency declared a national salmonella outbreak after one death and hundreds fell ill, with imported eggs identified as the leading suspect for the contamination.
Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records
Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States by concealing federal records related to coronavirus research.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched in response to concerns about meningitis B infections in the UK.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 union members supporting the measure amid complaints of significant wage erosion since 2008.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The Covid inquiry found that nearly £10 billion in taxpayer money was wasted on PPE procurement, while NHS staff faced inadequate protection due to poor planning and an undersupplied emergency stockpile.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate has risen from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research indicates older adults face dangerous health effects from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood, with implications for millions as global temperatures rise.
Scientists deploy Merck’s Ebola vaccine in DRC
Scientists deployed Merck’s Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 70,000 doses released to combat an expanding outbreak.
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