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New NHS BRCA testing programme identifies hundreds with cancer risk

Hundreds of people with Jewish ancestry in England have been identified as being at increased risk of cancer and offered risk-reducing options, as part of a new NHS genetic testing programme. New data shows that over 25,000 free saliva test kits have now been requested and delivered as part of the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme since its launch in January 2023.…

Ben KempJanuary 21, 2025

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Dementia blood test diagnosis trial gets underway A trial to identify fast and accurate blood tests that can diagnose dementia comes at an "exciting" time in the treatment of the disease, according to a leading scientist. More than 3,800 people from 28 NHS memory clinics across the UK are being invited to sign up to the five-year Read-Out study, external…

Ben KempJanuary 14, 2025

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PM announces AI Opportunity Action Plan

This week, the Prime Minister attempted to relaunch his Government in the new year by unveiling a pro-growth plan to turbocharge AI in the UK. The plan sets out a range of measures to help the UK develop and adopt artificial intelligence in many areas to, in Sir Keir's own words, 'mainline AI in the veins' of the nation. Among…

Ben KempJanuary 14, 2025

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Bowel cancer screening lowered to all over 50

NHS England has announced that home test kits will be extended to individuals aged 50 this year, marking the final stage of the scheme’s rollout. This comes in response to a significant increase in bowel cancer rates among younger adults, including those under 50. Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, with nearly 43,000 new cases…

Ben KempJanuary 14, 2025

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World-leading newborn genetic testing study begins in Leeds

Hundreds of newborns are now being tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a groundbreaking study launched at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). This innovative research seeks to detect conditions like Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) in babies at an earlier stage, potentially benefiting hundreds through quicker diagnoses and treatments that could slow disease progression and enhance or…

Ben KempJanuary 14, 2025

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Media Monitoring: 1st – 8th January

New saliva test can rapidly identify paracetamol overdose A research team led by the University of Liverpool has developed an innovative new technique that can rapidly assess paracetamol levels from saliva. The team demonstrates the clinical validity of a new mass spectrometry technology-based technique that can test a tiny drop of saliva on a piece of paper for levels of…

Ben KempJanuary 8, 2025

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Professor Dame Sally Davies issues new AMR warning for 2025

Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), has issued a new warning for the coming year: without urgent action, millions of men, women and children will die over the next quarter of a century. Dame Sally stated that currently a million people across the globe die due to antibiotic resistance, a figure which will spiral over…

Ben KempJanuary 7, 2025

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New MHRA Chair outlines his priorities

New MHRA Chair Anthony Harnden has outlined the priorities for his new role, a few weeks after joining the organisation. In his first 100 days, he has pledged to talk and listen to staff and partner organisations so he can gain a strong understanding of how to drive forward the strategic direction of the MHRA to maintain the UK as…

Ben KempJanuary 7, 2025

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Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest ever level

The proportion of patients being diagnosed with cancer at an early stage in England has risen to its highest ever level, according to new NHS analysis. Latest data on 13 of the most common cancers, such as breast, prostate and lung cancer, shows that nearly three in five patients are now being diagnosed at stages one or two, when the…

Ben KempJanuary 7, 2025

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PM announces plan to cut waiting list, including CDC usage expansion

The NHS have this week announced their Elective Care Reform Plan. With a target to return to acceptable performance levels by 2029, the plan focuses on patient choice, better use of Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) and delivering quicker surgery via the use of surgical hubs. The Government estimate that these changes will facilitate up to an extra half a million…

Ben KempJanuary 7, 2025