NHS to offer ‘groundbreaking’ sickle cell gene therapy

The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.

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NHS to offer ‘groundbreaking’ sickle cell gene therapy

The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.

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Farmers in bird flu ‘panic’ call for UK vaccine plan

Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.

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Norovirus cases at more than double expected number

The UKHSA warns the rise is having a big impact on hospitals and care homes.

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Staff seen dragging children in hospital – report

CCTV footage revealed the abuse of patients at the Coventry hospital, a watchdog says.

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‘Life-changing’ tablet for dust mite allergies

The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.

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‘Life-changing’ tablet for dust mite allergies

The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.

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Algorithm study 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer

The method could be used to develop a blood test to identify inflammatory-bowel-disease patients most at risk.

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Scientists trial patch to mend failing hearts

The technology could give patients with advanced heart failure new hope, based on early trial results.

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Cardiff uni job cuts ‘threaten supply of nurses’

Some lecturers at Cardiff University have begun getting letters advising them their post is at risk.

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