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MHRA consults on framework for rare diseases
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MHRA consults on framework for rare diseases

There are a smaller number of approved medicinal treatments even when rare diseases affect more than 3.5 million people in the UK

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New Alzheimer’s research shows promise: Expert

Researchers are moving beyond its long-standing focus on amyloid, a protein central to Alzheimer’s disease

new tablet biliary tract disease itch treatment
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New tablet approved to treat biliary tract disease-related itch

GlaxoSmithKline‘s Linerixibat (Lynavoy) tablets are approved to treat the itching caused by primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in adults

Kidney Care UK NICE hyperkalaemia medication guidance
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Kidney Care UK welcomes NICE guidance for hyperkalaemia medication

Hyperkalaemia is a common condition found in patients suffering from kidney disorders

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Global metabolic liver disease burden expected to soar by 2050

Smoking, high body mass index (BMI) or obesity, and high fasting plasma or high blood sugar levels glucose are the risk factors contributing to the disease

Alzheimer’s treatment: NICE to reevaluate two drugs
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Alzheimer’s treatment: NICE to reevaluate two drugs

Last year, NICE rejected these drugs, pointing out that they are too expensive to be made available in NHS England and Wales.

ibuprofen kidney risk warning
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Kidney Care UK, NPA warn public about ibuprofen dangers

The survey found that one in four people who took part in the survey regularly used these over the counter (OTC) NSAIDs like Ibuprofen as painkillers

NIHR announces a £50m consortium to reduce cardiovascular care inequalities
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NIHR announces a £50m consortium to reduce cardiovascular care inequalities

The project is in association with the British Heart Foundation (BHF)