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Five indications added to Pharmacy First prescribing scheme

Some pharmacists in England can now prescribe drugs for acne, migraines, scabies, ear infections, and rhinitis under the Pharmacy First scheme.

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NICE says no to Gilead's lenacapavir for HIV PrEP

NICE's decision not to recommend NHS funding of Gilead's twice-yearly injectable for prevention of HIV has drawn fierce criticism from charities.

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It turns out COPD may be a laughing matter after all

Researchers in Türkiye have shown in a small clinical trial that laughter therapy can reduce breathing difficulties in COPD patients.

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Pig to human kidney transplantation hits a new milestone

A pig kidney transplanted into a human patient has broken records by lasting for nine months, buying time until a human donor organ became available.

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Viral disease-carrying Aedes mosquito 'breeding in London'

Invasive Aedes mosquitoes and their larvae have been found in London, but the UKHSA says the risk to the public from diseases they can carry is low.

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Netcompany claims NHS contract to help digitise screening

Denmark's Netcompany has been awarded a five-year, £215m contract from NHS England to build the digital infrastructure for adult screening programmes.

Five indications added to Pharmacy First prescribing scheme

NICE says no to Gilead's lenacapavir for HIV PrEP

It turns out COPD may be a laughing matter after all

Pig to human kidney transplantation hits a new milestone

Viral disease-carrying Aedes mosquito 'breeding in London'

Netcompany claims NHS contract to help digitise screening

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