Health
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Health MHRA Limits Nasal Decongestant Sprays to Five Days to Prevent Rebound Congestion
The UK drug regulator has updated guidance on xylometazoline and oxymetazoline sprays, capping use at five days due to risks of prolonged…
3 May 2026 -
Health New brain stimulation trial shows promising results for children with autism
A Chinese study finds that accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation can improve social communication skills in autistic children…
2 May 2026 -
Health Social Media Addiction Not Formally Recognised Despite Rising Mental Health Concerns
The British Medical Journal highlights the gap between popular understanding and clinical recognition of social media addiction amid…
2 May 2026 -
Health Medical Experts Warn NHS-Industry Partnerships Could Put Profits Before Patients
The BMJ has raised concerns about the government’s £2 billion life sciences plan, questioning whether commercial interests might override…
2 May 2026 -
Health BMJ Medics’ Revue Returns to London Stage After Years-Long Hiatus
The British Medical Journal announces revival of traditional medical entertainment for one night only at Shaw Theatre on 15 May 2026. The…
2 May 2026 - Health
Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case reaches UK High Court in landmark hearing
Over 2,000 claimants alleging asbestos-contaminated baby powder caused cancer have brought what could become one of the largest product…
2 May 2026 -
Health Kent Surgeon Welcomes Government Pause on Mandatory GP Referral Changes
A surgeon has expressed relief at the government’s decision to pause plans making “advice and guidance” referrals mandatory for GPs under…
1 May 2026 -
Health NHS Dentistry Crisis Forces Patients Into A&E and GP Surgeries Across Kent
Nearly 97% of new patients cannot access NHS dental care, driving millions to seek emergency treatment for tooth pain. The collapse of NHS…
1 May 2026 -
Health BMJ Study Finds No Link Between Maternal Sedative Use in Pregnancy and Child Psychiatric Disorders
A large South Korean study of nearly 3.8 million children provides reassuring evidence on benzodiazepines and Z-hypnotics during pregnancy…
1 May 2026 -
Health New Brain Stimulation Technique Shows Promise for Children with Autism in Chinese Trial
A five-day treatment protocol improved social communication skills and demonstrated a favourable safety profile in 30 children with autism…
30 April 2026 -
Health NHS Doctor Calls for End to Rigid Consultation Control as Patient Narratives Take Centre Stage
Leading narrative medicine expert John Launer argues healthcare professionals must collaborate rather than dictate during patient…
29 April 2026 -
Health New Guidelines Aim to Improve Children’s Medical Research Standards
New Guidelines Aim to Improve Children’s Medical Research Standards SPIRIT-C and CONSORT-C extensions provide standardised reporting…
29 April 2026