NHS trials drone delivery for heart defibrillators

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS explores drone delivery of defibrillators, aiming to cut response times and increase survival chances for heart attack patients. As reported by The Independent, the NHS may deploy drones to deliver defibrillators quickly, reaching heart patients faster

New AI stethoscope spots heart problems in 15 seconds

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Imperial College London doctors created an AI stethoscope that diagnoses heart failure, valve disease, and irregular rhythms in 15 seconds. As reported by The Guardian, doctors have developed an AI-powered stethoscope capable of detecting three heart conditions

Omega fat could help protect women from Alzheimer’s

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Research shows omega fatty acids may lower Alzheimer’s risk in women, with distinct lipid patterns highlighting the need for further trials. As reported by The Independent, a new study suggests omega fatty acids from fish or supplements

Childhood vaping linked to cannabis, cigarette use

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A study finds youth vaping triples smoking risk and links it to cannabis, alcohol abuse, and mental health harms, urging tougher industry restrictions. As reported by The Telegraph, research shows childhood vaping can act as a gateway

Heart patients offered phone-based rehab therapy

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Heart patients will receive remote rehab via six NHS-approved apps, giving access to exercise, diet advice, and support directly on their phones. As reported by The Telegraph, heart patients can now undergo rehabilitation from home using specially

Pregnant women can book midwife without GP visit

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS launches online self-referral, bypassing GPs to improve early maternity care and free up tens of thousands of doctor appointments annually. As reported by The Telegraph, pregnant women in England can now see a midwife without notifying

15 minutes in nature offers unexpected health benefits

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Research shows spending 15 minutes in nature can improve mental health, particularly for young adults, reducing anxiety and depression in urban areas. As reported by The Independent, a recent study revealed that daily exposure to nature can

NHS uses AI to halve waitlist for back treatment

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS’s first AI physio clinic cut back-pain waitlists by 55%, saving clinical hours monthly, but concerns grow over risks to digitally excluded patients. As reported by The Guardian, an NHS trial using AI to manage physiotherapy patients

Cancer operations cancelled amid BMA pay strike

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS cancels key cancer operations during BMA strike, officials claim union demands “extortionate” pay for doctors covering absent consultants. As reported by The Independent, ongoing strike action has led to the cancellation of vital cancer surgeries, amid

NHS: Rebooking strike cases may delay other patients

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit visits in two weeks, but warn that the rescheduling will cause delays for other patients across England. As reported by The Independent, NHS England said hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit appointments

£2.2bn NHS boost for England’s poorest areas

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government grants £2.2bn to NHS in deprived areas to tackle care gaps and improve health outcomes, focusing on coastal and poorer communities. As reported by The Guardian, England’s poorest regions will receive billions in NHS funding

NHS trials new iPhone adapter for cancer detection

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The NHS has started trialling a new iPhone adapter which can inspect whether someone has throat cancer. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) claimed that thousands of patients could obtain the all-clear for suspected throat cancer quickly

UK health secretary warns of long-term challenges

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Health Secretary expresses NHS cannot be turned around ‘overnight’ but promises to get service ‘back on its feet.’ The health secretary Wes Streeting has cautioned that the NHS will not be turned around in one budget,

UK medics call on GMC to protect protest rights

London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Hundreds of health staffers have urged the  General Medical Council to prevent suspending doctors imprisoned for peaceful climate activism ahead of a trial which could witness the first jailing of a functional GP for a non-violent climate

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