NHS to offer ‘groundbreaking’ sickle cell gene therapy
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.
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NHS to offer ‘groundbreaking’ sickle cell gene therapy
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.
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Farmers in bird flu ‘panic’ call for UK vaccine plan
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.
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Norovirus cases at more than double expected number
The UKHSA warns the rise is having a big impact on hospitals and care homes.
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Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak
The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.
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Staff seen dragging children in hospital – report
CCTV footage revealed the abuse of patients at the Coventry hospital, a watchdog says.
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‘Life-changing’ tablet for dust mite allergies
The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.
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‘Life-changing’ tablet for dust mite allergies
The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.
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Algorithm study 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer
The method could be used to develop a blood test to identify inflammatory-bowel-disease patients most at risk.
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Scientists trial patch to mend failing hearts
The technology could give patients with advanced heart failure new hope, based on early trial results.
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