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NewsTwo new treatments for COVID-19 approved by the EMA
The European Medicines Agency has approved Ronapreve (casirivimab/imdevimab) and Regkirona (regdanvimab) for use against COVID-19
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£375 million to be invested in neurodegenerative disease research
The Government is to invest £375 million to improve understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
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Breakthrough in predicting risks of late effects in paediatric cancer
University College London study links paediatric cancer with increased illness later in life
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EMA reports latest data on suspected adverse events with COVID-19 vaccines
The European Medicines Agency has published statistics on adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccines reported in the EU/EEA
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Vaccine boosters give over 90% protection against symptomatic COVID-19 in adults over 50
First UK real-world study by UKHSA shows increased protection against symptomatic COVID-19 infection
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COVID-19 pandemic affecting women’s reproductive health
In a survey conducted in April 2021, women reported disturbances in menstrual cycles and worsening of premenstrual symptoms
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Publicly available defibrillators less common in deprived areas
New research shows that publicly accessible AEDs are not located in the areas that need them most
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NICE updates joint guideline on long COVID
NICE has updated its joint guideline on managing the long-term effects of COVID-19
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One in 20 patients with diabetes in Scotland achieves remission
Remission can be achieved for a substantial number of patients with diabetes outside of clinical trials and without bariatric surgery, suggests new evidence
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COVID-19 has caused 1-year drop in UK life expectancy, says OECD
An OECD report on the health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic says that it has driven a decrease in UK life expectancy, an increase in expected deaths, and a doubling of mental health problems
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EMA launches a pilot to drive the repurposing of existing medicines
A new initiative from the European Medicines Agency aims to support organisations investigating potential secondary uses for pre-existing medications
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Have phone and video conferencing worked? Survey shows mixed results
Survey of rheumatology patients and clinicians reveals concerns about the diagnostic accuracy of remote consultations
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Neurological complications after COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines
New evidence suggests there may be an increased risk of neurological complications following SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination
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Mandatory NHS staff COVID-19 jabs in England by spring
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed plans to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for frontline NHS workers in England from April 2022
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NHS to receive £248 million to modernise diagnostics
The NHS will receive £248 million from the Government to digitise diagnostics care using the latest technology
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Global NHS suppliers urged to decarbonise supply chain by 2045
An open letter to all global NHS suppliers penned by the International Leadership Group for a Net Zero NHS has pressed them to pledge to decarbonisation by 2045
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Aerosol procedures should be re-examined in light of new transmission information, researchers say
Use of continuous positive airway pressure or high-flow nasal oxygen to treat moderate-to-severe COVID-19 was not found to be linked to a heightened risk of infection
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New treatment for thyroid cancer available through Cancer Drugs Fund
NICE has published guidance recommending selpercatinib on the Cancer Drugs Fund for thyroid cancer
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Gene identified for high risk of COVID-19 mortality much more common in South Asians
The gene, leucine zipper transcription factor-like 1, doubles the risk of respiratory failure and death from COVID-19
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MHRA approves first oral antiviral for COVID-19
The MHRA has found the antiviral to be safe and effective following a rigorous review of the evidence
