Global scheme to cut price of expensive hepatitis drugs boosts treatment rate
An initiative to improve access to high-cost hepatitis C treatments in poorer countries has resulted in more people being treated for the disease.
Air pollution in US associated with 30,000 deaths and reduced life expectancy
Air quality in the US may be linked with increased mortality and reduced life expectancy according to new research.
Community-wide HIV testing shown to be cost-effective
Community-wide HIV testing and prompt initiation of treatment could lead to substantial reductions in new HIV cases and be cost-effective.
Salt rules linked to 9900 cases of cardiovascular disease and 1500 cancer cases
A relaxation of UK food industry regulation has been linked with 9,900 additional cases of cardiovascular disease, and 1,500 cases of stomach cancer.
Higher iron levels may boost heart health – but also increase risk of stroke
Scientists have helped unravel the protective – and potentially harmful – effect of iron in the body.
Blood pressure drug linked with increased risk of bowel condition
A type of blood pressure lowering medication, called a calcium-channel blocker, may be linked with increased risk of bowel condition diverticulosis.
NHS must take urgent steps to defend against hackers, says White Paper
The NHS remains vulnerable to cyber-attack, and must take urgent steps to defend against threats which could risk the safety of patients.
Mini ‘magic’ MRI scanner could diagnose knee injuries more accurately
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a prototype mini MRI scanner that fits around a patient’s leg.
Doctors question use of saline fluids to treat critically ill children
Doctors have urged hospitals around the world to reconsider the type of fluids used to treat children gravely ill with sepsis.
Heart disease deaths nearly halved in UK - but condition remains top killer
A new analysis of global heart disease deaths has revealed the number of UK people dying from the condition halved between 2005 and 2015.
