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ibuprofen kidney risk warning
Drug Safety & Medicine Alerts

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)

NICE Sets Quality Standards for Rare Diseases
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NICE formulates quality standards to treat rare disease patients

The historic standard was designed by a Rare Disease Project Steering Group, which involved various experts

MHRA revises semaglutide info over rare eye risk
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MHRA revises semaglutide product information for rare risk of eye disease

Semaglutide helps patients with type 2 diabetes. It is also prescribed for weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction among obese patients

A simple blood test can help detect Alzheimer’s: Study
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A simple blood test can help detect Alzheimer’s: Study

Alzheimer’s disease is usually confirmed through brain scans or spinal fluid tests

NHS patients being denied free motor neurone disease medication
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NHS patients being denied free motor neurone disease medication

Tofersen stops the clumping of proteins in the brain and spinal cord that causes MND in patients with a specific genetic mutation

NICE backs seven digital platforms for cardiac rehab
Technology & Digital Health

Seven tech platforms gain tentative green light for remote cardiac rehab

These platforms provide exercise programmes, education related to cardiovascular disease, etc.

Starmer move to cut disease-aid fund opposed by Labour MPs
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Starmer move to cut disease-aid fund opposed by Labour MPs

A letter signed by seven Labour MPs, who served as junior ministers under Starmer, termed this decision a “moral failure”