News Chris McDonald replaces Vallance as UK science minister Chris McDonald has been named the next UK Minister for Science, following the resignation of Patrick Vallance last week.
News New UK PM shuts down science and tech department In the midst of appointing his Cabinet, new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
News 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.
News UK, pharma industry pilot rapid access routes for medicines A series of pilot schemes set up by the UK in partnership with the pharma industry will test ways to get new medicines to patients more quickly.
News Obesity is rising fastest in young adults in England An analysis of around 54m health records in England has revealed rising rates of obesity, particularly among young adults and disadvantaged groups.
News EFPIA report adds to pressures on EU drug pricing policy Pharma trade body EFPIA says access to new medicines is worsening across Europe, as it makes the socioeconomic case for spending more on novel drugs.
News Lily gets FDA nod for SERD-CDK 4/6 combo in breast cancer Eli Lilly's imlunestrant (Inluriyo) for breast cancer has received a new FDA approval, in combination with CDK4/6 inhibitor abemaciclib (Verzenio).
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