BRCA gene testing programme launched by NHS to identify cancer risk
Tens of thousands of people with Jewish ancestry are set to benefit from a pioneering BRCA gene testing programme unveiled by the NHS.
The BRCA...
Improving care and awareness of kidney diseases
Raymond Vanholder and Eveline Scheres from the European Kidney Health Alliance highlight where further efforts are needed to improve the prevention and care of...
Patients can now access their prescriptions through the NHS App
Starting today, millions of individuals will have access to their prescription information through the NHS App.
Forecasting future socioeconomic longevity inequalities: the impact of lifestyle factors
Fanny Janssen, a professor in mortality and longevity, introduces the Future Longevity Inequalities project and discusses how her research could help inform future health...
The critical vaccine cold chain
Dr Nenad Miljković from the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) outlines the critical role of cold chain storage in maintaining the efficacy and...
IBD symptoms eased with mood interventions
New research from King’s College London has revealed that mood interventions can ease inflammatory bowel disease symptoms.
Over 500,00 women access affordable hormone replacement therapy through HRT PPC
Over 500,000 women in England have accessed more affordable hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the primary treatment for menopause symptoms.
NHS: World’s first genetic test to help reduce blood transfusion side effects
The NHS has launched an unprecedented 'blood matching' genetic test to combat blood transfusion side effects.
The endless applications of robotic process automation in healthcare
Paul Donoghue-Parker outlines how robotic process automation (RPA) and its supporting technologies could improve healthcare delivery and streamline vital systems.
Healthcare institutions, such as NHS...
1000% surge in searches for enlarged prostate symptoms following King’s diagnosis
The NHS has revealed more than a 1000% increase in visitors searching for information about enlarged prostate symptoms following King Charles' diagnosis earlier this...
mRNA vaccines: are they the way forward?
mRNA vaccine technology is broadening the scope of effective vaccine-based solutions that can mitigate the spread of harmful pathogens in infectious and non-infectious diseases.
For...
UK Government announces priority list of women’s health issues to tackle in 2024
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins has outlined key women's health issues the government will focus on in 2024 at the Women's Health...
NHS Emeritus pilot scheme aims to reduce elective care wait times
The NHS is taking proactive measures to address the prolonged waits for elective care by encouraging retired doctors to return to the health service.
The...
What is Blue Monday? Everything you need to know
What is blue Monday? Where did it originate, and is there any evidence to support its depression-inducing claims?
BioNxt acquires cutting-edge equipment to boost drug delivery product manufacturing
BioNxt Solutions Inc. has proudly announced the acquisition of advanced coating and cutting equipment, marking a crucial stride in expanding its commercial manufacturing of...
NHS extends mental health support for veterans through Op COURAGE service
The NHS is rolling out expanded mental health support for veterans following a survey that found that more than half find it difficult to...
Defence Therapeutics’ breakthrough in cancer treatment: AccuTOX® shows promise against lung tumours
Defence Therapeutics has announced the successful testing of a new formulation of its ACCUM-002TM Dimer CDCA-SV40 against lung tumours.
Prioritising antimicrobial stewardship and prescribing
Professor Diane Ashiru-Oredope, Lead Pharmacist for healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance at the UK Health Security Agency, outlines the UK’s progress in mitigating...
Protecting children’s mental health in emergency settings
Aaron Greenberg, Senior Regional Advisor for Europe and Central Asia at UNICEF, spoke to us about how exposure to crisis situations can impact children’s...
NHS strikes: Junior doctors willing to end industrial action if credible offer made
Junior doctors are willing to end the ongoing NHS strikes if the UK Government makes a credible offer, says the BMA.