Second Alzheimer’s drug deemed too expensive for UK’s NHS
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Health - ABC News
UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.9 hours ago -
World - ABC News
UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Lilly's weight loss drug shortage deemed over, but hurdles remain
Some patients fear tirzepatide, sold by Eli Lilly under the brand names Zepbound and Mounjaro, will be hard to get and prohibitively expensive once compounding pharmacies are no longer producing it.8 hours ago -
Science - The New York Times
What Drugmakers Did Not Tell Volunteers in Alzheimer’s Trials
Genetic tests showed that certain patients were predisposed to brain injuries if they took the drugs. That information remained secret.9 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
At 58, I have the spine of an 80-year-old. Navigating osteoporosis has been difficult and expensive
Fifteen months, 11 doctors and over a dozen tests and scans later, I still have no idea how to treat it. On 16 June 2023, I got my first Dexa scan. I was 57. Three hours later, a rogue driver ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
How much will it cost to fix the NHS in England?
Latest data pinpoint the financial strain on the health service ahead of the Budget2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Patients to get full access to medical records on NHS App
Medical records, test results and letters to be available to all on NHS App in digital revolution.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Israel's wars are expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices
On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel’s war against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups has been expensive2 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
NHS 'transformation' - and country reacts to Hoy's diagnosis
Labour's new plans for the NHS appear on several fronts, alongside images of Sir Chris Hoy following his terminal cancer diagnosis revelation.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Public to be asked for suggestions on how to fix NHS
Wes Streeting says health service is in ‘awful state’ as he launches ‘national conversation’ about its future2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour’s ‘reform or die’ mantra for the NHS misses the urgent tasks
The real challenge is how to make fast enough progress to offset increasing demands on the health service3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Drug industry says it is not ready for ‘UK only’ labelling scheme
Generic drug producers warn of ‘severe’ consequences for patients in Northern Ireland ahead of January deadline3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
If you let Google have your data, why not the NHS? | Phillip Inman
A government with access to personal information could deliver welfare and services much more easily – and could also be a bulwark against the tech giants’ business practices. The government will ...4 days ago - Google -
World - The Guardian
African football’s governing body found to have $16m in expenses missing from accounts
Auditors’ review said to have shown missing expenses It would put losses for year to 30 June 2023 at $25.4m The Confederation of African Football’s audit and compliance committee has claimed ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Police insisted second Salisbury novichok attack was drug overdose, inquiry told
Inspector dismissed emergency services’ concerns that incident was similar to Skripal poisonings, KC says. Police officers urged paramedics and firefighters to treat the second novichok incident in ...6 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
How Yankees' Gleyber Torres turned his season around with a dominant second half: 'Didn't think too much'
Torres was awful through two months, but his excellent second half has carried over into the playoffs6 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Wemby too low? LeBron, Curry, KD too high?
There are plenty of surprises in our ranking of the top 100 NBA players. Our insiders answer the top questions.6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders
Report by NHS Confederation concludes that ministers are likely to need several options to raise capital6 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Expensive Is Going to Jail? We Did the Math.
Our criminal justice system is nickel-and-diming people at every turn, burying them in punishing debt.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump Escalates Threats to Political Opponents He Deems the ‘Enemy’
Never before has a presidential nominee openly suggested turning the military on Americans simply because they oppose his candidacy. With voting underway, Donald Trump has turned to dark vows of ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Einhorn says it’s the most expensive stock market in decades
One leading hedge fund says it’s not just tech stocks with nosebleed valuations.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Why has your Big Mac become so much more expensive?
Governments and business are trying to work out who to blame for cheapflationOctober 16 -
Business - Financial Times
‘Operating in the Stone Age’: NHS staff’s daily struggle with outdated tech
Plans to digitise health service must first tackle ‘flip a coin’ nature of equipment across UK, say medical staffOctober 16 -
Business - CNBC
Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in UK
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled
The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Want to see the 2025 Ryder Cup in person? Start saving right now for the pricey tickets
The 2025 Ryder Cup has announced its ticket prices, and boy, are they steep.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses
The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.October 14