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These Settings Aren’t Real. But for Dementia Patients, What Is?
Fake nurseries and town squares seem to comfort patients. But some experts wonder whether they are patronizing, even infantilizing.The New York Times - 2d -
First patients seen at NHS clinic in Liverpool tackling teenage vaping
Alder Hey children’s hospital opens its vaping cessation service for nicotine-dependent 11- to 15-year-olds. The NHS has set up a stop-vaping clinic for teenagers in an attempt to curb the rise in ...The Guardian - 18h -
Patients, not government, should set health care prices
Medicare's price-setting process does not reflect patients' value assessments or providers' variation in care delivery, and a shift to a direct-to-consumer market would allow patients to control ...The Hill - 2d -
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New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill to Louisiana patient
A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury Friday for prescribing abortion medication via telehealth to a woman in the state. Grand jurors in Baton Rouge indicted Dr. Margaret ...The Hill - 3d -
‘Groundbreaking’ sickle cell disease treatment approved for NHS use in England
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients. A “groundbreaking” £1.65m treatment offering a potential cure for people in England living with ...The Guardian - 3d -
'Groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy to be rolled out across NHS
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.BBC News - 3d -
Bowel cancer prediction test for IBD patients 90% accurate
Scientists hope it could become a blood test to help spot those most at risk.BBC News - 4d -
A look at terminal patients turning to medical aid in dying
At 83 years old, Barbara Goodfriend was diagnosed with ALS and told she might not live through the fall. So she decided to turn to medical aid in dying, or MAID, which is now legal in 10 states and ...CBS News - 5d -
Swinney announces plan to bring down NHS waits
The first minister says the health service will deliver an extra 150,000 appointments and procedures.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
'Sinner will be one of greatest players we've ever seen'
Jannik Sinner continues to be an unstoppable force in men's tennis as the Australian Open champion becomes the first Italian to win three major titles.BBC News - Jan. 26 -
'One of the worst decisions I've seen' - should Lewis-Skelly have seen red?
The decision left Mikel Arteta "fuming", pundits were baffled, while Arsenal fans were furious.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Drugmakers warn NHS clawback tax is putting UK at a disadvantage
Pharma groups say higher levy will stifle growth of life sciencesFinancial Times - Jan. 25 -
Southport killer stopped engaging with mental health team, NHS trust says
Alder Hey NHS Trust said Axel Rudakubana stopped engaging with the service in February 2023.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Rudakubana seen roaming streets before murders
Footage shows Axel Rudakubana walking Southport's streets in the hours before his attack.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
ExThera Claimed Its Device Could Cure Cancer. But Patients Died.
Two U.S. companies teamed up to treat cancer patients using an unproven blood filter in Antigua, out of reach of American regulators.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
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Fitness and muscle strength could halve cancer patient deaths, study suggests
Analysis shows patients need to exercise and keep their weight down to reap maximum benefit. Muscular strength and good physical fitness could almost halve the risk of cancer patients dying from ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
The stock market’s ‘Trump bump’ will be back. Just be patient.
The stock market’s rough 2025 start should smooth out after the presidential inauguration.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
CDC Suggests Quick Bird Flu Testing for Hospitalized Patients
Still, the risk to the general public from bird flu remains low.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say
A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the National Health Service.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient and Nebraska football fan, dies
The nation was introduced to Jack at Nebraska's 2013 spring game, after the coaching staff invited him to run a play. He scooted 69 yards to the end zone.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Insulin Prices Dropped. But Some Poor Patients Are Paying More.
A law that coaxed companies to lower the price of drugs came with a little-known consequence: smaller discounts for low-income health clinics.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Patients dying in corridors at overwhelmed hospitals, say nurses
The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
New Findings About Consciousness Are Changing How I Think About Patients
After brain injury, some patients are no longer able to respond to the world around them. Is this really the case?The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS
Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less moneyFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS
Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doublesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Winter pressure bad as height of pandemic, NHS says
More than 5,400 patients a day are in hospital with flu, as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out
Nurses working on the front line of emergency care have spoken to the BBC about pressure they are facing.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Dozens of Patients
The doctor, Maj. Michael Stockin, was accused of sexual misconduct by 41 male patients in one of the largest such cases in military history.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems
The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
A&E patients facing two-day waits in Liverpool
Patients in A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Paxlovid may help some long COVID patients: Research
A small study published Monday found that the COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid may have use as a treatment for long COVID when administered outside of an infection. Administration of Paxlovid ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
‘Evolution not revolution’: Can the private sector help cut NHS waiting lists?
Keir Starmer has vowed to make better use of existing capacity to reduce massive backlogFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?
Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
More NHS patients in England to be treated in private clinics as PM seeks to reduce backlog
The government promises to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report
But the report, on the experiences of 13 patients, found that the drug had no benefit for some people and that some who benefited said the improvement didn’t last.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Ambulance handover delays in England may harm 1,000 patients a day
Exclusive: 414,137 people believed to have experienced some level of harm in last year, Guardian analysis finds. More than 1,000 patients a day in England are suffering “potential harm” because of ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Arteta: 'Never seen' decision like Brighton penalty
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he has "never seen" a decision like the penalty awarded to Brighton in his team's 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.BBC News - Jan. 5
