A US private equity firm has taken control of NHS patient data, raising concerns over privacy and healthcare transparency.
Category: Health
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Trump Administration Ends Medicare Drug Subsidy Program
The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program that helps seniors with prescription costs. The move may increase expenses for many beneficiaries.
Medical Colleges Criticize Closure of NHS Placements for International Doctors
Medical colleges express concern over the sudden cancellation of a program allowing overseas doctors to train in the UK’s National Health Service.
Rising Cases of Silicosis Linked to Popular Kitchen Countertops and Shifts in Disease Patterns Post-Pandemic
Workers face serious lung risks from engineered stone countertops, while post-pandemic seasonal disease patterns are changing. Experts warn of preventable illnesses and call for action.
Andy Burnham Pledges to End Rough Sleeping and Reform Social Care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to ending rough sleeping and overhauling the social care system. His plan includes significant funding and a focus on housing-first approaches.
FDA Concerns Raise Doubts Over Duchenne Therapy Development
FDA reviewers have raised concerns about the effectiveness of a new therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, casting doubt on its approval prospects.
The Growing Shingles Crisis Among Young Women
A troubling increase in shingles cases among millennial women is raising concerns. Experts point to stress, immunity, and lifestyle factors.
FDA Faces Pressure to Ban Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads
The FDA is considering a ban on direct-to-consumer prescription drug ads, with advocacy groups arguing they mislead patients and harm healthcare.
FDA Panel Recommends Easing Restrictions on Popular Peptides
An FDA advisory panel has recommended easing current restrictions on several popular peptides, despite concerns from scientists about safety and efficacy.
CDC Updates on Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda
The CDC reports a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Health officials are working to contain the spread with limited treatments available.