Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle
Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.
Health
Sons worst affected by smoking in pregnancy – study
Data from half-a-million people was assessed by the University of Aberdeen research team.
New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in England
It can be taken at home on a daily basis, but it is only patients for who have tried all other options.
Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error
Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008.
NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS
Broadening access to cladribine should help more patients avoid hospital and free up clinic time.
Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.
Doctors didn’t warn women of ‘risky sex’ drug urges
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.
Giving blood linked to lower risk of pre-cancer gene
Frequent donors were more likely to have different genetic changes in their blood stem cells, scientists found.
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.
