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Government criticised in Module 1 of the COVID-19 Inquiry HighlightsHighlights Archive

Government criticised in Module 1 of the COVID-19 Inquiry

The first module of the COVID-19 Inquiry has identified significant failings in the UK’s pandemic preparedness and makes ten recommendations. Issues include a flawed approach to risk assessment, the failure to fully learn from past civil emergency exercises and outbreaks of disease, and Ministers not receiving a broad enough range of scientific advice while failing to challenge the advice they…
Dawn
July 24, 2024
Media Monitoring: 11 – 17 July HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 11 – 17 July

UK and US Collaboration on Dementia Biomarkers: UK and US researchers are collaborating to develop innovative biomarkers for early dementia detection. The initiative aims to create new diagnostic tools that will facilitate earlier and more accurate diagnosis of dementia. This partnership will leverage the strengths of both countries to accelerate progress in dementia research.   Science Minister’s Sir Patrick Vallance…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2024
Rapid review into the NHS by Lord Darzi commissioned HighlightsHighlights Archive

Rapid review into the NHS by Lord Darzi commissioned

Last week, Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting announced he was ordering a full and independent investigation into the state of the NHS, to uncover the extent of the issues facing the nation’s health service. Mr Streeting stated he wanted a ‘raw and honest’ assessment that will deliver ‘the hard truths’. Professor the Lord Darzi, a surgeon and innovator,…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2024
Media Monitoring: 4 – 10 July HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 4 – 10 July

Sky News: Why Whole Genome Sequencing Can Improve Child Cancer Treatments Whole genome sequencing identifies specific genetic mutations in child cancer patients, enabling tailored treatments. This approach helps predict which treatments will be effective and reduces unnecessary side effects. Personalized treatment plans based on genetic information improve survival rates and quality of life for young patients.   Financial Times: Labour…
Ben Kemp
July 9, 2024
Autism could be diagnosed via stool sample HighlightsHighlights Archive

Autism could be diagnosed via stool sample

Researchers have discovered distinct differences in gut microbes between autistic individuals and those without the condition, potentially paving the way for a quick and inexpensive autism diagnostic test. This discovery implies that routine stool sample testing could allow for earlier autism detection, providing quicker diagnoses and subsequent support compared to the current lengthy clinical procedures. The prevalence of autism has…
Ben Kemp
July 9, 2024
Labour plan to install party loyalist as NHS Chair HighlightsHighlights Archive

Labour plan to install party loyalist as NHS Chair

Labour plans to remove the chair of NHS England if it wins the election, replacing him with a party loyalist to help implement its strategy to revive the health service. The party is considering candidates such as former health secretary Alan Milburn, ex-home secretary Jacqui Smith, and Sally Morgan, who was Tony Blair’s political secretary, to replace Meddings. He is…
Ben Kemp
July 2, 2024
Student develops rapid, pain-free home test for cervical cancer HighlightsHighlights Archive

Student develops rapid, pain-free home test for cervical cancer

A new test designed to detect cervical cancer by identifying HPV strains in menstrual blood has been developed by a student in London. Named Papcup, this device could potentially replace painful smear tests and delivers results in just 15 minutes. The test was created by Sânziana Foia, a postgraduate bioengineering student at Imperial College London. Traditional smear tests require an…
Ben Kemp
July 1, 2024