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MHRA approves Wegovy jab to treat liver ailments
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MHRA approves Wegovy jab to treat liver ailments

The regulator has given conditional approval to treat metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in adults with moderate-to-advanced liver fibrosis (scar tissue in the liver)

Statins help obese people over 40 have cardiovascular profiles similar to slim people: Study
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Statins help obese people over 40 have cardiovascular profiles similar to slim people: Study

They will continue to face other risks associated with obesity, such as diabetes, kidney and liver diseases, and cancer

People with PMOS should have yearly checks NICE
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People with PMOS should have yearly checks: NICE

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is often under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed

alcohol deaths UK
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Alcohol deaths remain high despite slight dip from 2023 record

The highest rates per 100,000 population have been recorded in Northern Ireland (21.4) and Scotland (20.9)

3D illustration of human liver
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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

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Scientists uncover potential new treatment for liver and bowel cancers

The treatment will focus on genetic faults that helps the disease take over the body

NHS flags safety alert for popular cold and flu medicines
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NHS flags safety alert for popular cold and flu medicines

The alert mentions popular decongestants such as Lemsip, Benylin, and Beechams

Imperial Diagnostix pharmacy testing
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Imperial Diagnostix to provide point-of-care diagnostics to NPA member pharmacies

It helps pharmacies to convert themselves into community diagnostic centres