Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease to be Offered on the NHS
Date: Monday, 03 February 2025 14:38
A revolutionary gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease, priced at £1.65m, is set to be made available on the NHS in England. The therapy, known as Casgevy or Exa-cel, is expected to benefit approximately 50…
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New Daily Tablet Offers Relief for Severe Dust Mite Allergy Sufferers
Date: Monday, 03 February 2025 14:38
A new daily treatment for those suffering from severe dust mite allergies is set to change lives, with a recommendation from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The tablet, called Acarizax, has…
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Delays Hit England’s Hospital Building Programme
Date: Monday, 27 January 2025 14:48
Several hospital construction projects in England are facing significant delays, with some set to wait as long as 14 years before work begins, the government has confirmed. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has blamed the Conservatives'…
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Mental Health Assessment Waiting Lists Soar Amid Rising Demand
Date: Monday, 27 January 2025 14:47
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has reported a significant increase in the number of people awaiting mental health assessments, with waiting lists growing from 6,700 in December 2021 to 11,600 by December…
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UK Nurse Undergoes Groundbreaking Eye Socket Surgery to Remove Tumour
Date: Monday, 20 January 2025 11:04
A Leeds nurse has made medical history as the first person in the UK to have a tumour removed through her eye socket using keyhole surgery. Ruvimbo Kaviya, 40, underwent the procedure to remove a…
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UK to Undertake Extensive Pandemic Preparedness Exercise
Date: Monday, 20 January 2025 11:03
Emergency services, local councils, and government representatives are set to participate in a comprehensive multi-day pandemic preparedness drill later this year. The exercise, expected to take place in autumn, will involve thousands of individuals across…
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NHS Faces Winter Pressures on Par with Pandemic Levels
Date: Wednesday, 15 January 2025 09:51
Accident and emergency departments are experiencing pressures comparable to the height of the Covid pandemic, according to NHS leaders. Rising flu cases, cold weather, and increasing demand have created "exceptional pressure" on hospitals, with NHS…
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Glasgow Opens UK’s First Drug Consumption Room
Date: Wednesday, 15 January 2025 09:30
The Thistle, the UK’s first drug consumption room, is set to open in Glasgow's east end, aiming to address the city's significant drug-related challenges. Funded by the Scottish government, the facility provides a supervised environment…
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New NHS Plan Aims to Tackle Backlog and Reduce Waiting Lists
Date: Wednesday, 08 January 2025 11:50
The government has announced plans to expand community diagnostic hubs and increase the use of private healthcare providers to reduce NHS waiting lists in England. With 7.5 million patients currently awaiting treatment and nearly 60%…
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NHS App Upgrade Aims to Reduce Waiting Times
Date: Wednesday, 08 January 2025 11:49
Plans to enhance the NHS App in England will allow patients to book non-emergency treatments and manage appointments more easily. The upgrade, part of a broader government strategy, aims to reduce waiting times by enabling…
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AI Trial Aims to Predict Type 2 Diabetes a Decade Early
Date: Monday, 30 December 2024 11:17
Two London NHS trusts are testing artificial intelligence (AI) to determine if it can predict type 2 diabetes up to 10 years before symptoms develop. Imperial College Healthcare and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation…
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Festive Season Sees Spike in NHS Health Advice Searches
Date: Monday, 30 December 2024 11:16
Over Christmas, health advice on alcohol, burns, and bites saw a significant rise in interest, according to figures released by NHS England. The NHS website recorded substantial increases in visits to pages covering these topics…
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