Rare Disease Care Gaps in NHS Labs Put Diagnosis at Risk, BMJ Finds
BMJ says NHS lab data-sharing gaps are delaying diagnosis and care for rare disease patients in England.
Health news on a wide range of other conditions, from rare diseases to newly recognised health risks.
NHS Martha’s Rule Helplines Help Flag More Than 1,000 Cases of Deterioration
NHS England says Martha’s Rule helplines helped flag more than 1,000 deterioration cases in 18 months.
UK Regulators Move to Withdraw Tavneos Over Data Integrity Concerns
UK regulators plan to withdraw Tavneos over unreliable trial data, intensifying scrutiny of vasculitis treatment evidence.
England Launches Universal Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Newborns
England will screen all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy, aiming to detect the rare disease earlier and improve outcomes.
AI Scribes Face Fresh Scrutiny as UK Regulators Update Guidance for Doctors
UK regulators update guidance on AI scribes, highlighting patient safety, doctor accountability and the growing role of AI in healthcare.
NICE Moves to Widen NHS Access to New Treatments for Rare and Complex Diseases
NICE expands NHS access to new treatments for rare disease, cancer and diabetes, signaling broader innovation in care delivery.
New Research Links Blood-Based Aging Signatures to Future Disease Risk
Blood-based aging signatures may predict future risk of Alzheimer’s, ALS, lung cancer, type 2 diabetes and mortality.
England to Screen All Babies for Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Major NHS Move
England will screen all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy, expanding NHS early detection for a rare neuromuscular disease.
Nature Reports New Clues to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis as Researchers Explore Fresh Treatment Paths
Nature reports new clues to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, highlighting a mouse study that points to a possible treatment path.
NICE Fast-Tracks Givinostat for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy After NHS Deal
NICE approves givinostat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, expanding NHS access for around 530 people in England.
