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Novel blood test developed to better diagnose bipolar disorder

Researchers in France have discovered a set of blood biomarkers specific to bipolar disorder which indicate the presence of the illness, thus allowing them to develop a world-first blood test to diagnose the condition. Diagnosing bipolar disorder has traditionally been difficult and complex, leading to an average seven year wait for diagnosis. The research team was made up of researchers…
Natalie Creaney
June 24, 2022
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HMRC urges businesses to switch to the new Customs Declaration Service for exchange of goods between GB and UK

HMRC has reached out to businesses this week alerting them of the need to utilise the new Customs Declaration Service in advance of 30 September 2022. The new streamlined customs IT platform must be used from this date onwards, and it will replace the previous Customs Handling Import and Export Freight (CHIEF), representing a significant upgrade by providing businesses with…
Natalie Creaney
June 24, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 11th June – 18th June

Elevated disease risk for the 1 in 500 men with extra sex chromosome Approximately one in 500 men may be carrying an extra X or Y chromosome – most of them without knowing – leading to an elevated risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis and thrombosis, Cambridge and Exeter University researchers say Researchers analysed genetic data collected…
Natalie Creaney
June 17, 2022
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Government rejects MPs’ warning on early cancer diagnosis

The Government have rebuked the Health and Social Care Committee’s warnings from their report into cancer services. The Committee’s report, which was published in April, claimed that progress on cancer targets would be negated if additional efforts were not made. They also stated their belief that the NHS would not currently meet the 75% early cancer diagnosis target by 2028.…
Natalie Creaney
June 17, 2022
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New data strategy to increase efficiency and innovation released by Government

DHSC has unveiled their new health in data strategy entitled: “Data saves lives: reshaping health and social care with data”. It is hoped that this will provide faster, more innovative treatments and diagnosis for millions of patients. The new strategy focuses on seven key principles in order to build on the advances in data-driven, innovative healthcare seen during the pandemic…
Natalie Creaney
June 17, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 4th June – 11th June

Fewer smear tests still safe due to HPV test Cervical screening will now occur every five years (previously every three), but a major study confirms this will not negatively impact cancers spotted 3 million women’s data showed the move to be positive, say experts, thanks to an improved lab test for smear samples which checks for HPV Before the advent…
Natalie Creaney
June 10, 2022
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UK prepared to walk away from Horizon Europe and set up alternative fund

Despite warnings from leading scientists, the Government have stated that they are willing to walk away from Horizon Europe and establish an alternative fund. Discussions about access to Horizon Europe have been ongoing since Brexit, however recent developments surrounding the NI Protocol have soured UK-EU relations, potentially collapsing negotiations entirely. A new Northern Ireland bill, expected to be announced this…
Natalie Creaney
June 10, 2022
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