NHS
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Two new antimicrobials in NHS pipeline
Two new antimicrobial drugs could become available on the NHS as part of a deal to accelerate antibiotic drug development, it was announced today. Read more
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New draft guidance on waist-to-height ratio
People’s waist measurements should be less than half of their height, an updated official draft guideline published today says. Read more
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Tests approved to diagnose pre-eclampsia
Midwives are set to gain approval to use one of four blood tests to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia. Read more
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NHS cancer gene testing flawed – analysis
Restricting cancer gene testing to people who meet the NHS eligibility criteria misses up to half of people at increased risk from inherited genetic changes linked to cancer, warns a new report. Read more
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Backing for gene therapy for rare paediatric neurodegenerative disorder
The NHS in England is to offer the first gene therapy for children with a rare genetic neurodegenerative disorder, it was announced today. Read more
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UK plans war on cancer
The UK is to mount a ten year “war on cancer,” ministers pledged today in response to World Cancer Day. Read more
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Risks remain for those hospitalised for COVID-19
People hospitalised with COVID-19 infection remain at an increased risk of death or re-hospitalisation, according to a UK study. Read more
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Major antiviral trial for the most vulnerable
The UK is heading a major study of the benefits of antiviral treatments for high risk patients who contract COVID, it was announced today. Read more
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Classic pop aids midwinter mental health campaign
A nationwide campaign was launched today to stem the threat of midwinter depression with the “help” of pop stars old and new. Read more
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Omicron tidal wave sweeping Europe
The Omicron variant is a “tidal wave” sweeping across Europe, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more