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Breakthrough AI-powered blood test predicts parkinson’s 7 years before symptoms

Scientists develop AI-powered blood test that detects Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms appear, revolutionising early diagnosis and treatment prospects A team of researchers, led by...

NHS and government apologies to more than 30K over Infected Blood Inquiry report

The infected blood inquiry report cites failures in communication and risk management in blood transfusions The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry has been...

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Blood in your poo and other warning signs

Early detection of bowel cancer significantly improves the chances of successful treatment and survival Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK,...

Get your blood pressure checked at local pharmacy: Millions at risk from ‘silent killer’, warns NHS

Community pharmacies are expected to conduct 2.5 million more blood pressure checks as part of the Pharmacy First programme.     The National Health Service (NHS)...

NHSE to put ‘blood in pee’ cancer warnings on urinal mats in pubs, football grounds

Nearly half of men surveyed thought blood in pee was not a symptom of cancer The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has partnered with P-Wave,...

EMA recommends approving GSK’s oral therapy for rare blood cancer

A decision on EU marketing authorisation for oral therapy is expected by early 2024. The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of...