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A breakthrough cream that targets the root cause of vitiligo will now be available free through England's NHS, offering hope to people living with the skin condition. The treatment has shown remarkable results in restoring skin pigmentation for thousands who previously had limited options.
A father who lost his dad to Motor Neurone Disease is fighting to make a treatment that slows the condition available to NHS patients. The drug Tofersen costs just £8,000 per patient and has shown remarkable results for people with a specific gene variation.
Around 20 people in England with a debilitating genetic condition can now access the first treatment that targets the root cause of their disease. The NHS will provide pegzilarginase to patients with arginase-1 deficiency after breakthrough approval.
A former heavy smoker with no symptoms discovered stage three lung cancer through a free health screening in a supermarket parking lot. Since 2022, this mobile program has found over 360 lung cancers, with 77% caught in the earliest, most treatable stages.
A groundbreaking NHS trial is testing an earpiece device that helps stroke survivors recover arm function from home. Amanda James-Hammett, who lost movement at 37, can now sew, dress herself, and carry tea again after 12 weeks of treatment.
A London nurse who couldn't shout or sing for 44 years can now read bedtime stories to his son without stopping. A groundbreaking treatment using the patient's own blood is helping people with damaged vocal cords speak freely again.
A wireless chest patch is slashing heart diagnosis waiting times from up to 12 months down to just two weeks for Scottish patients. The "Patch and Go" device lets people go home while being monitored, freeing up 1,500 hospital bed days.
UK cancer patients can now receive three chemotherapy cycles instead of six without compromising survival, following groundbreaking research that prioritizes quality of life. The NHS has already updated its treatment guidelines to offer this less toxic option.
A new electrical pulse therapy is treating a common heart condition in half the time while letting patients go home the same day. Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital is the first in the UK to trial the breakthrough system.
A new urgent treatment center in Southampton just got the green light to help ease crushing emergency room delays. Patients with minor injuries will soon get faster care while the main ER focuses on critical cases.
A proven depression treatment using magnetic pulses is finally showing its value for money, potentially opening doors for thousands who've run out of options. New research proves it pays for itself by getting people back to work and easing strain on healthcare systems.
A new AI-powered robotic catheter is catching lung cancers as small as 6mm hidden deep in the lungs, replacing weeks of invasive testing with a single procedure. The NHS pilot has already diagnosed 215 lung cancer cases in 300 patients, detecting tumors that would have been previously impossible to reach.
A new NHS pilot uses AI and robotic catheters to diagnose lung cancer in a single appointment instead of weeks of anxious waiting. The technology has already helped 215 patients start cancer treatment faster.
Nearly 30,000 people in England with chronic lung disease will gain access to the first treatment that targets an underlying cause, not just symptoms. The twice-monthly injection cuts severe flare-ups by 30% and could save the NHS millions.
A groundbreaking treatment just approved in England could transform life for nearly 30,000 people struggling to breathe with chronic lung disease. The twice-monthly injection is the first to tackle both symptoms and root causes of COPD.
A groundbreaking injection just got approved for NHS use in England and Wales, offering fresh hope to 30,000 people struggling with severe COPD. This marks the first biologic therapy available for uncontrolled chronic lung disease after years of limited innovation.
The NHS is creating the world's first national database of 120 cancer-linked genes, offering free genetic testing and early screening to tens of thousands of families. It's a game-changing shift from treating cancer to preventing it before it starts.
A groundbreaking combination treatment for lupus nephritis just won approval in England, offering 12,000 people with kidney damage a real shot at restored health. The therapy works twice as well as current options at bringing kidney function back to normal.
A groundbreaking NHS study using data from 29 million people reveals how secure health monitoring can spot disease trends early and help fix care gaps. The research shows chronic kidney disease diagnoses jumped 35% above expected levels, likely due to better testing and new treatments.
England's NHS just opened 24/7 mental health clinics that guarantee patients will see a specialist within 10 minutes, no matter how overwhelmed they feel. The new approach is already easing hospital overcrowding while connecting people in crisis to faster, more compassionate care.