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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.
New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is increasing cooling tower inspections and regulations following two legionnaires’ disease outbreaks over consecutive summers that killed dozens and sickened hundreds of residents.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves stress the body’s systems and pose particular risks to older people, young children, and those with chronic conditions. Health authorities recommend staying hydrated, avoiding peak sun hours, and monitoring vulnerable individuals.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New UK health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges root-and-branch maternity reforms, saying women should not feel pressured to achieve an “ideal birth” experience and promising binding national standards.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A new clinical trial found that antihistamines and colchicine offered a small reduction in fatigue for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
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 in response to financial pressures, forcing millions to face longer waits for care.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin-based approaches as screening accelerates to identify those who could benefit.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers report treating 477 children under 16 for e-scooter injuries since 2019, with cases rising to nearly 150 annually by 2024, prompting calls for stronger safety regulations.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures near 42C during summer heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff.
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
A salmonella outbreak in the UK has resulted in one death and sickened hundreds of people, with authorities investigating a suspected link to imported eggs.
Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty to avoiding records requests, conspiracy to defraud government
David Morens, a former senior adviser to Anthony Fauci at NIAID, pleaded guilty to charges involving concealment of records from Freedom of Information Act requests and conspiracy.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Researchers found that children’s lung growth improved significantly after London introduced an Ultra Low Emission Zone in 2019, with lung capacity in affected children catching up to less-polluted areas.
Accrediting body considers changes to racism curriculum standards for public health schools
The Council on Education for Public Health is considering revising curriculum standards that currently require schools to teach about structural bias, racism, and social inequities, with finalized language expected in 2027.
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
Healthcare workers at hospitals nationwide are striking over escalating workplace violence, demanding better staffing and safety measures to address what hospital leaders call a “national epidemic.”
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which officials say pose high immediate risk to this population.
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