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CAR T-Cell Therapy for NHL: Addressing Access Barriers and System Readiness in Europe

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) constitutes a major health challenge in Europe, with annual productivity losses estimated at €110.7 million; CAR T-cell therapy offers a promising but resource-intensive treatment option that requires policy changes for equitable access.

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Uruguay's High Suicide Rate: Societal Factors and Systemic Failures

Uruguay reported 763 suicides in 2023, a rate of 21.3 per 100,000 inhabitants—twice the regional average—with older adults and those aged 25-29 most affected; experts attribute this to societal factors and inadequate support systems.

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Low LDL-C Levels Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

A South Korean study of 571,000 people found that low LDL-C levels (below 1.8 mmol/L) were associated with a 26% reduced risk of dementia and a 28% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to higher levels (above 3.4 mmol/L); statin use offered additional protection.

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10,000 U.S. Health Agency Workers Laid Off Amid Measles Outbreak

Up to 20,000 employees, including those from the FDA, CDC, and NIH, face job losses due to a restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health, saving an estimated $1.8 billion annually, amid a measles outbreak and concerns over avian flu, according to a government announcement on April 1st, 2025.

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Insufficient Deep Sleep Accelerates Alzheimer's Brain Deterioration

A new study shows that inadequate slow-wave and REM sleep accelerates Alzheimer's-related brain deterioration, specifically affecting the inferior parietal lobe responsible for sensory information processing; this emphasizes the importance of sufficient sleep for brain health.

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EU's Slow Drug Approvals Delay Patient Access to Life-Saving Medicines

By 2050, one-third of the EU population will be over 65, underscoring the urgent need for health system modernization. Slower drug approvals (120 days behind the US and Japan) cause a 20-month delay in patient access to new medicines compared to the US, impacting those with cancer, cardiovascular di...

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk in Welsh Study

A study of 280,000 Welsh adults revealed a 20% lower dementia risk among Zostavax recipients over seven years, particularly women, suggesting a broader health benefit beyond shingles prevention.

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Statins May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk by a Third: Landmark Study

A South Korean study of 570,000 people found that low LDL cholesterol levels, especially when achieved with statins, reduced the risk of Alzheimer's by 28% and an additional 12% respectively, suggesting statins may protect against the disease by reducing brain cholesterol.

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Expert Report Challenges Evidence in Lucy Letby Baby Poisoning Case

Seven leading experts claim flaws in the evidence used to convict former nurse Lucy Letby of poisoning babies at the Countess of Chester hospital in 2015 and 2016, prompting a review by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). Their reports challenge the reliability of the Roche immunoassay test...

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Dallas County Cuts Vaccination Clinics Amid Texas Measles Outbreak

Dallas County, Texas, has canceled over 50 vaccination clinics and laid off 21 public health workers due to $11.4 billion in federal funding cuts, jeopardizing measles prevention efforts amid a statewide outbreak of 422 cases.

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NSW Doctors Strike to Halt Elective Surgeries

Thousands of NSW doctors will strike for three days next week, halting elective surgeries and outpatient clinics due to a rejected pay offer of 10.5 percent over three years, with the union demanding up to 30 percent to match other states' wages and address severe staff shortages and burnout.

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20,000 U.S. Health Workers Fired Amidst Outbreaks

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services fired up to 20,000 employees this week, saving \$1.8 billion annually but impacting agencies like the FDA, CDC, and NIH amidst a measles outbreak and avian flu concerns, prompting legal challenges and criticism.

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