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Alarm Over HHS Changes; Exercise and Cancer Risk; No Surgery for Breast Cancer?

(MedPage Today) -- The Trump administration's reorganization of HHS, combined with significant reductions in workforce, could jeopardize research across the entire spectrum of cancer care, according

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FDA Approves Novel Treatment for Hemophilia A or B, with or without Factor Inhibitors

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a novel treatment for hemophilia A or B, with or without factor VIII or IX inhibitors (neutralizing antibodies).

Debate Over Abortion Pill Resurfaces After Makary Is Confirmed to Head FDA

(MedPage Today) -- Many Americans wonder whether the pill used in most U.S. abortions will be restricted under the new Republican administration in Washington.

FDA Roundup: March 28, 2025

Use data science approach to boost NHS standards and patient safety | Letter

Prof Steven Yule says frontline workers should be seen as elite endurance teams, with investment in tools to support their learning and developmentJeremy Hunt is right to caution that NHS reform must

No work for me after training as a midwife | Letter

Zoe Green says it is unethical to expect students to pay almost £10,000 and have little prospect of finding work, while the NHS continues to hire staff from abroad As a second-year midwifery student,

FDA OKs First At-Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA on Friday granted marketing authorization to the first at-home test for diagnosing chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis in females.

Scientific Public Private Partnerships and Consortia

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Starmer ‘disappointed’ Sentencing Council won’t change guidelines that have prompted fears of two tier justice – as it happened

Justice secretary says ‘all options are on the table’ and threatens to change law Keir Starmer has said that he is “disappointed” at the Sentencing Council’s refusal to agree to the governme

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