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BRCA gene

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...
NHS App

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.
socioeconomic longevity inequalities

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...
cold chain

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

IBD symptoms eased with mood interventions

New research from King’s College London has revealed that mood interventions can ease inflammatory bowel disease symptoms.
hormone replacement therapy

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.
blood transfusion side effects

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.
robotic process automation

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 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...
women's health issues

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...
elective care waiting lists

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?

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?
drug delivery

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...
mental health support for veterans

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...
lung tumours

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.
antimicrobial stewardship

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...
children's mental health

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

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.

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