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NewsRheumatoid arthritis: inflammation tends to reappear in the same joints
New research suggests joint swelling recurs in the same joints over time in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
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New Office for Health Improvement and Disparities to launch
A new body to tackle health disparities across the country will launch on 1 October 2021
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People seeking weight loss help are heavier than those pre-pandemic, study finds
The study highlights the need for people to take action on unhealthy weight gain to safeguard against the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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NICE and PHE issue updates to key COVID-19 guidance
Recommendations on treatments, risk groups, infection control measures, and vaccinations for COVID-19 have been updated to take new evidence into account
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JCVI does not recommend COVID-19 vaccination for all 12–15-year-olds
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has advised against the provision of COVID-19 vaccines to 12–15-year-olds without underlying health conditions
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Majority of Welsh adults would opt for COVID-19 and flu co-vaccination, survey finds
The survey commissioned by Public Health Wales also revealed a perception of a low risk of serious illness from COVID-19 among young adults
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NHS frontline bodies issue urgent appeal for more health service funding
NHS Providers and the NHS Confederation appeal for £10 billion of extra funding to support the health service to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
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NHS England details PCN service requirements
NHS England explains its strategy for the gradual introduction of new service requirements for primary care networks
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Study casts new light on long COVID in young people
Fewer than one in seven young people aged 11–17 years infected with SARS-CoV-2 have symptoms linked to the virus 15 weeks after infection
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JCVI recommends a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those who are severely immunosuppressed
The Government has accepted advice from the JCVI on the provision of a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those with severe immunosuppression
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BTS clinical statement on occupational asthma open to public consultation
The British Thoracic Society (BTS) has produced a clinical statement on occupational asthma, which is now open to public review
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NHS England to routinely offer novel cholesterol-lowering jab
The twice-yearly inclisiran injection, which will be available through GP surgeries across England, could save 30,000 lives over the next 10 years
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Renal decline slower with rivaroxaban than warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation
Patients with atrial fibrillation report fewer adverse renal outcomes and a slower decline in renal function on rivaroxaban compared with warfarin
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Additional mental health services rolled out to veterans
Armed forces veterans will benefit from £2.7 million boost to mental health services through Op COURAGE
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Allergic enterocolitis underdiagnosed in UK infants
Authors of a new study recommend education for healthcare professionals to improve recognition, earlier diagnosis, and treatment of food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome in children
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New genetic test to identify monogenic diabetes rolled out by England
A new initiative from NHS England aims to detect the rare genetic form of diabetes in thousands of people, and train healthcare staff to be experts in managing the condition
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NICE announces roundtable discussion for paused ME/CFS guideline
NICE has arranged a meeting in September 2021 to consult on the delayed myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome guideline (ME/CFS)
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Blood clot risks ‘lower with COVID vaccines than from infection’
A study has found the risk of haematological and vascular adverse events following a first dose of two COVID vaccines was significantly lower than from infection with SARS-CoV-2
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NICE publishes guideline on the healthcare experiences of babies, children, and young people
New NICE guidance advises empowering children and young people to take an active role in their healthcare
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NICE publishes an update to guidance on chronic kidney disease
Updated NICE guideline covers investigation and treatment of chronic kidney disease and associated disorders
