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3D-Printed Pen Shows Promise in Parkinson's Diagnosis

A new 3D-printed pen containing magnetic ink and sensors can identify Parkinson's disease with 96.22% accuracy in a small study by analyzing handwriting, offering a cost-effective and accessible diagnostic tool, especially in lower-income countries.

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Creon Shortage Cripples UK Cancer Patients

A critical shortage of Creon, a pancreatic enzyme needed by over 61,000 UK patients, is causing severe hardship, forcing patients to ration medication and impacting their treatment. The shortage, lasting over a year, is due to European-wide manufacturing issues despite government interventions.

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Dementia Risk Lower in Recent Generations: Study

Research shows that people born more recently have a lower risk of developing dementia at any given age than previous generations, particularly women, although the overall dementia burden will still grow as populations age.

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London Doctor Condemns Cannabis Decriminalisation Plan

A mental health specialist working in London condemns the Mayor's proposal to decriminalise cannabis, citing a direct link between cannabis use and psychosis in a significant portion of their patients, supported by research indicating that around one-third of psychosis cases in London are linked to ...

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Australian Study Links Father-Son Bonds, Social Support to Reduced Domestic Violence

A landmark Australian study found one in three men admitted to committing intimate partner violence (IPV), with stronger father-son bonds reducing the risk by 48%, high social support by 26%, while depression increased it by 62%; the study tracked 16,000 men from 2013-14, adding another 10,000 in 20...

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Police Officer's CPR Causes Injuries, Assault Charge Dropped

On May 27, 2023, Professor John Sutherland suffered broken ribs due to an off-duty police officer performing chest compressions while he was conscious on a London Underground train, resulting in the CPS dropping the assault charge despite his injuries and distress, prompting criticism and legal acti...

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Mounjaro and Oral HRT: Increased Womb Cancer Risk

The British Menopause Society warns that women taking oral hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should consult their doctors before using the weight-loss jab Mounjaro, due to concerns about increased womb cancer risk because Mounjaro may reduce the absorption of oral progestogen, a component of HRT, po...

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US Cuts Funding for Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Amidst Controversy

The Trump administration cut a $766 million grant for Moderna's experimental bird flu vaccine, citing unmet scientific standards; however, Pfizer's CEO defended the vaccine's efficacy, highlighting the success of mRNA vaccines and expressing concern about declining vaccination rates.

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FDA Clears New Blood Test for Alzheimer's Diagnosis

The FDA approved the Lumipulse G Plasma Ratio blood test for Alzheimer's, offering a less invasive and potentially cheaper diagnostic for patients over 55 with cognitive decline; the test achieved 92% accuracy in clinical trials detecting amyloid and tau proteins.

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Coffee Consumption Linked to Healthier Aging in Women

A 30-year Harvard University study of 47,000 women revealed that drinking at least one cup of caffeinated coffee daily increased the likelihood of healthy aging by 5 percent, while soda consumption had the opposite effect, decreasing the chance by 19 percent.

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Family Launches £130,000+ Fundraiser for Child's Cancer Treatment

An 11-year-old girl from Peterborough, Millie Blair, diagnosed with osteosarcoma last year, had her leg amputated and needs £130,000+ for specialist care; her family launched a fundraising campaign including an 88-mile charity walk.

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French League Against Cancer President Highlights Healthcare Inequalities in Cancer Care

Philippe Bergerot, newly elected president of the French League Against Cancer, highlights the need for improved cancer patient care in France, citing insufficient support and unequal access to treatment, leading to a manifesto with ten recommendations submitted to the French president.

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