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Migraine pill which could help 170,000 sufferers given NHS green light | UK News
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A migraine pill which could change the lives of thousands of people who suffer from the “incredibly debilitating” condition should be made accessible on the NHS “swiftly”, a charity has said. Atogepant – sold under the brand name Aquipta and made by AbbVie – has been given the green light for NHS use under new…
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Alopecia: First ever treatment approved for NHS use marks ‘monumental day’ | UK News
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Thousands of patients could benefit from the first ever alopecia treatment approved for the NHS. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease, where the body’s immune system attacks the hair follicles and causes hair to fall out. Alopecia UK hailed the decision as a “monumental day” for people with the condition, with patients going “far too…
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Sell NHS medical records to fund cutting-edge treatments, Sir Tony Blair and Lord Hague say | UK News
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Sir Tony Blair and Lord Hague have issued a joint call for NHS medical records to be sold to fund the development of cutting-edge treatments. Britain’s former prime minister and the ex-Conservative leader have produced a report of more than 40 recommendations on regulation and state support, to help the UK remain at the forefront…
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New NHS heartburn surgery means man can ‘eat what he wants’ this Christmas | Science & Tech News
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A man who had heartburn that was so severe he would sometimes regurgitate his food has finally been cured with a “revolutionary” new surgical procedure. Jeff Cohen had trouble swallowing more than a mouthful or two because acid had been rising up from his stomach for so long that it impaired the normal muscle contractions…
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West Yorkshire: How new tech is helping Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust detect cancer sooner | Science & Tech News
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An NHS trust in West Yorkshire is exploiting advances in technology, including artificial intelligence and a surgical robot, to help it meet key cancer targets and ease the wider pressure on its hospitals. Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is meeting three key cancer targets set out by the government. These are a 28-day wait…
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Still no medical cannabis trials for NHS – five years on from legalisation | UK News
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Five years after medical cannabis was legalised, the government still hasn’t funded clinical trials that could see it being used on the NHS, Sky News has been told. The Home Office reclassified the drug in 2018 to allow specialist doctors to prescribe the drug under tight controls. But a year later the NHS watchdog NICE…
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NHS to track people’s kettles and fridges to reduce ‘avoidable’ admissions | UK News
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The NHS is using artificial intelligence to monitor people’s eating and drinking habits in a bid to reduce “avoidable” hospital admissions ahead of a busy winter period. Kettles and fridges are being tracked as part of a pilot scheme launched in Buckinghamshire. Patients’ habits are flagged to care teams who speak to them to try…
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Alzheimer’s diagnosis blood tests could be offered on NHS within five years, experts say | Science & Tech News
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Blood tests which help detect Alzheimer’s could be made available on the NHS within five years as charities join forces for a £5m project. Diagnosing the condition is often difficult and relies on drawing a sample of spinal fluid from the lower back – a process known as a lumbar puncture – or brain imaging.…
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90-minute ‘accordion’ procedure ‘safe and effective’ way for NHS to tackle obesity | Science & Tech News
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A 90-minute procedure to help treat obesity has been deemed as “safe and effective” for the NHS to use in England. The procedure known as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) reduces the size of the stomach making patients feel fuller sooner. It works by inserting a flexible tube with a camera and medical instruments into the…
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Weight-loss jab Wegovy made available on NHS as manufacturer says stocks are limited | UK News
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Weight-loss jab Wegovy is now available to NHS patients – but only through specialist weight management services. The weekly injection has been hailed as a wonder drug by those wanting to shed weight, from celebrities to obesity patients. The NHS rollout of the drug will be limited to people needing medical help to lose weight.…