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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.
Women in England who can't take hormone replacement therapy now have access to a groundbreaking pill that dramatically reduces hot flushes and night sweats. The move brings relief to half a million women whose options were previously limited.
A new immunotherapy drug for aggressive stomach cancer just got the green light from the NHS, marking the first major treatment breakthrough in nearly ten years. About 1,500 people a year in the UK will now have access to a therapy that extends survival and reduces cancer recurrence.
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.
Children as young as eight with rare blood cancers now have access to two groundbreaking treatments through NHS England. The new drugs offer hope where other therapies have failed, with some patients able to take treatment at home instead of in hospitals.
Boys living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in England now have access to a new treatment that could extend their ability to walk by up to five years. The NHS has approved givinostat, offering fresh hope to families facing this devastating muscle-wasting disease.
England will provide a game-changing HIV treatment to hundreds living with drug-resistant infections. The twice-yearly injection works for prevention too, but many countries that helped test it still can't afford access.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
Dubai is bringing together the world's leading innovators in assistive technology to showcase life-changing solutions for people with disabilities. The AccessAbilities Expo demonstrates how AI, robotics, and digital platforms are creating new possibilities for independence and inclusion.
Eli Lilly will now let more patients access its unapproved obesity drug retatrutide through a special program. The decision came after the company initially granted access to just one patient.
Hundreds of patients with rare blood cancers in England can now access two breakthrough treatments that work from home or offer better survival odds. The new approvals bring hope to families facing diseases that once had few options.
The Supreme Court temporarily preserved access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, until at least Thursday while justices consider whether federal restrictions should take effect. The decision maintains current access through pharmacies and telemedicine for women nationwide.
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.
Mexico is making Tulum's stunning beaches accessible to everyone, not just resort guests. The Tourism Ministry just added seven new public access points and plans to open four more next week.
The Supreme Court stepped in Monday to restore access to mifepristone by mail, pausing a lower court ban that blocked telehealth prescriptions. The move gives millions of people continued access to safe medication while the case moves forward.
The Supreme Court ruled to maintain broader access to mifepristone, allowing millions of Americans to continue receiving abortion medication through telehealth and mail. The decision preserves expanded healthcare access while legal challenges work through the court system.
Children across England and Wales can now access teplizumab, the groundbreaking drug that delays type 1 diabetes symptoms by three years. After decades of research, this immunotherapy treatment gives families precious extra time before daily insulin management begins.
While England's NHS spent $400 million on American tech giant Palantir, one region quietly proved they didn't need it. Greater Manchester's homegrown platform is beating the national system at its own game.
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.
Around 1,500 people with stomach cancer will gain access to a groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment that extends survival and reduces recurrence. It's the first major advance in stomach cancer care in nearly ten years.
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