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UK experts call for meningitis shots for all 15-year-olds

All 15-year-olds in the UK should be offered the meningitis B vaccine following the fatal outbreaks earlier this year, says the JCVI.

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England to start screening newborns for rare disease SMA

All newborns in England will be screened for rare muscle-wasting disease spinal muscular atrophy from 2027, in a landmark move for patients.

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Bayer's Kerendia on course for NHS use in heart failure

Up to 280,000 people with heart failure could soon be eligible for NHS treatment with Bayer's Kerendia, following new NICE guidance.

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Could microplastics be linked to cardiovascular disease?

People who have a heart attack are more likely to have microplastics in their blood, adding to evidence that plastic pollution may be a health issue.

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Digital check-ins improve cancer care and reduce inequality

A study has shown that, for people living with advanced cancer, a weekly remote check-in with the care team can have a significant impact on outcomes.

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Major trial launched to explore GLP-1 benefit in dementia

A $100m trial has been launched to see if lifestyle changes coupled with GLP-1 agonists or similar incretins can reduce the risk of dementia.

UK experts call for meningitis shots for all 15-year-olds

England to start screening newborns for rare disease SMA

Bayer's Kerendia on course for NHS use in heart failure

Could microplastics be linked to cardiovascular disease?

Digital check-ins improve cancer care and reduce inequality

Major trial launched to explore GLP-1 benefit in dementia

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