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NHS approves first new core IT system for GPs in 25 years to enhance patient care

NHS England has introduced Medicus Health’s cloud-based IT system, a significant milestone in GP technology.

Racial medical guidelines to be removed from US healthcare

A paediatricians’ group in the US have made moves to abandon racial medical guidelines, which create disparities in healthcare.

Study finds 2.5% of transgender kids go through detransition

The research found that 2.5% of transgender kids go through detransition, while the majority of young people keep their gender identity after five years.

Toxic chemicals found in most eco-friendly children’s products

Toxic chemicals have been found in many eco-friendly children’s products – including clothing, bedding, and furniture containing PFAS chemicals.

European Health Data Space could change EU health dynamics

The European Health Data Space (EHDS) proposes infrastructural change in how data is used across healthcare in the EU.

Does acute sleep loss affect our social impressions?

Study suggests sleep loss may be having a noticeable impact on how we view and interact with others on a personal level.

COVID brain fog like 20 years of ageing or losing 10 IQ points

Scientists find that persistent cognitive symptoms of the virus, known as COVID brain fog, can be equivalent to 20 years of ageing or losing 10 IQ points.

Ivermectin does not stop risk of COVID hospitalisation

According to a large study, ivermectin does not protect virus patients from the risk of COVID hospitalisation - performing the same as the placebo.

Nine out of ten autistic women are victims of sexual assault

A study finds that nine out of ten autistic women are victims of sexual assault, with over 50% of them aged 15 or younger when first attacked.

Accelerating design & manufacture in the eye care sector

Nick Walsh, updates us on the fast-moving developments in the eye care sector, specifically on the design & manufacture of frames for glasses.

Scientists identify longest COVID infection, at 505 days

After a study of immunocompromised patients, UK researchers found the longest COVID infection case to be 505 days.

UK child hepatitis outbreak has “no link” to COVID vaccine

Health authorities find that there is no link between the COVID vaccine and the ongoing child hepatitis outbreak, which continues to spread across the UK.

Firearms are the main cause of death for children in the US

Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, predominantly from homicide – surpassing motor vehicle death rates.

Legalised marijuana decreases prescription drug use

Recreational and medicinal legalised marijuana can reduce demand for prescription drugs, via state Medicaid programmes.

What is the average life expectancy in England?

The Health Foundation says that poor women in England have the lowest life expectancy of almost all OECD countries, at 78.7 years.

UK fails to protect babies from sodium valproate side effects

Sodium valproate side effects are severe in pregnancy - but recent data reveals that the epilepsy drug is still prescribed, despite past evidence of birth defects.

Public health interventions necessary to fight childhood obesity

Katharine Jenner, Director of Action on Sugar and Action on Salt, explains how childhood obesity remains a key issue and how junk food prices contribute.

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