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Media Monitoring: 19th February – 4th March

UK research projects get long-awaited access to consenting participants’ GP data  The Department of Health and Social Care has issued the GPES Data for Consented Research Directions 2026, enabling secure access to GP records for participants who have already consented to take part in major research studies, including UK Biobank, Our Future Health and Genomics England. This addresses a long-standing gap…
Ben Kemp
March 4, 2026
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Test can identify deadly complication of chronic kidney disease

Scientists from  The University of Manchester and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust have discovered that the combination of two biomarkers can reliably identify sarcopenia, a serious condition of the muscle linked to higher mortality in chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The test, say the researchers, could identify individuals at risk of the condition which is typified by loss of muscle mass…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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Rapid diagnostic testing for bacterial infections to be rolled out in primary care in Wales

Rapid testing for bacterial infections is being rolled out in community pharmacies and GP surgeries across Wales. The 2 year pilot project will provide near-immediate test results without the need samples being sent to laboratories. It is part of the Welsh Government’s ongoing aim to make sure more people can access healthcare closer to home, in local communities and will…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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Study: Antibiotic resistance threatens 30-year decline in deaths from lower respiratory infections

A new global analysis warns that antibiotic resistance is undermining decades of progress against lower respiratory infections (LRIs), including pneumonia and bronchiolitis. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study, researchers found that while overall LRI deaths fell from 4.3 million in 1990 to 3.5 million in 2021, drug-resistant infections now account for a growing share of fatalities. In…
Ben Kemp
March 2, 2026
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Media Monitoring: 5th – 18th February

UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns The UK is to increase testing for so-called "forever chemicals" in the environment as part of a national plan to tackle the substances, which have prompted environmental and health concerns. The group of chemicals, also known as PFAS, are used in many everyday products because of their oil resistant and…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2026
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Media Monitoring: 22nd January – 4th February

NHS launches trailblazing AI and robot pilot to spot lung cancer sooner alongside screening programme set to tackle cancer inequalities Patients facing suspected lung cancer could get answers sooner under a new NHS pilot using artificial intelligence and robotic technology to help doctors reach hard-to-detect cancers earlier, with fewer invasive tests.  The new approach uses AI software to rapidly analyse lung scans and flag small lumps…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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Blood test predicts response to breast cancer treatment

New research suggests that a simple blood test could help predict how patients with advanced breast cancer will respond to targeted treatments, even before therapy starts. Scientists found that measuring tiny fragments of cancer DNA circulating in the bloodstream may offer early clues about whether a treatment is likely to be effective. The study was carried out by researchers at…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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Groundbreaking study could lead to diabetes screening for children

Researchers suggest that all children in the UK could one day be routinely screened for type 1 diabetes using a quick finger-prick blood test, following encouraging results from a large national study. At present, many children are not diagnosed until they become seriously unwell. This puts them at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, a dangerous condition that requires emergency hospital care.…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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