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Mental Health Review Warns of Failing System and Overdiagnosis Risk
A government-commissioned review finds England's mental health and autism assessment system is failing young people.
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Care & systems on Cycle and Care: Getting taken seriously by a doctor, Diagnostic delay in womens health, Waiting lists across Europe, Research gap and funding, Care in different European health systems and Advocating for yourself.
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NHS Waiting Lists Hit 7.4 Million Amid Record A&E Demand
NHS England faces record September A&E activity and a second monthly rise in waiting lists, with 7.37 million treatments pending.
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Prenatal Antifungal Use Linked to Altered Infant Hormone Levels
A Danish study finds children exposed to common azole antifungal medicines in the womb show altered adrenal hormone levels at three months, though levels remain within normal ranges, prompting calls for further research.
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Australian Abortion Pill Access Widens After Policy Change
A 2023 rule change allowing more health workers to prescribe the abortion pill MS-2 Step led to a nearly 50% increase in pharmacy stocking by mid-2025, significantly improving access for women in rural and remote areas.
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NHS mental health trusts referred to CQC over Oxevision
Ten NHS mental health trusts have been referred to the Care Quality Commission after an internal review found failures in patient consent procedures for digital monitoring systems like Oxevision. The referral comes as the Lampard Inquiry examines patient safety, including the use of infrared technology to monitor patients without proper consent.
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Patient Navigators Boost Postpartum Care Attendance
A new study shows patient navigators dramatically improve postpartum care access and outcomes for low-income pregnant individuals.
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Partner treatment cuts bacterial vaginosis recurrence
A landmark study finds treating both women and their male partners for bacterial vaginosis dramatically reduces recurrence.
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New Labor Induction Guide Boosts Patient Control
A new evidence-based labor guide from OHSU significantly improved patients' sense of control and satisfaction during induction, according to a randomized trial.
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Maternal Diet High in Eggs, Peanuts Does Not Cut Infant Allergy Risk
A clinical trial found that pregnant and breastfeeding women eating high amounts of eggs and peanuts did not lower their baby's risk of developing allergies to those foods.
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Experts Warn GLP-1 Drugs Alone Won't Solve Obesity Crisis
Public health experts argue that focusing solely on GLP-1 medications for obesity overlooks the systemic drivers of the epidemic.
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Study Debunks Spinal Level Accuracy in Fetal Spina Bifida
New research published in BJOG challenges the assumption that the anatomical spinal defect level in fetal spina bifida accurately predicts motor function.
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Postpartum Psychosis Risk Highest With Bipolar History
An expert explains postpartum psychosis occurs in 1-2 per 1,000 births, with a particular risk for those with a personal or family history of bipolar disorder.
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Jersey Launches Pilot PMOS Screening Clinic
A pilot clinic offering annual health checks for women with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) has launched in Jersey.
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NHS England Halts Intergrowth Fetal Charts
NHS England has told maternity units to stop using Intergrowth 21 fetal weight charts over concerns they could miss small-for-gestational-age fetuses.
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Vapes Beat Patches, Gum for Quitting Smoking
A major evidence review finds nicotine e-cigarettes are the most effective tool for quitting smoking, outperforming traditional aids like patches and gum.
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PRECISE Network Maps Pre-Eclampsia Risk
A new research series develops a comprehensive framework for pre-eclampsia, linking social, clinical, and biomarker risk factors.
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Salmonella outbreak nears 500 UK cases
UK health authorities report nearly 500 salmonella infections linked to imported eggs, with two deaths. Cases span multiple European countries, and over a third of UK patients required hospital care.
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GIPR Agonism and Antagonism Reduce Appetite
A 2026 study in Nature Metabolism reveals that GIPR agonists and antagonists suppress appetite through distinct brain regions. The research, led by J.E.
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Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Decline
A study shows the proportion of U.S. women never screened for cervical cancer has risen sharply since 2005, alongside increasing rates of advanced-stage cervical cancer.
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NHS warns of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care as costs spiral out of control and unregulated private providers capitalise on huge demand for help.
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Family Involvement in Open Dialogue Cuts Hospital Admissions
A study in The Lancet Psychiatry found that involving family and friends in Open Dialogue treatment reduced psychiatric hospital admissions by three times compared to traditional care, though it did not prevent relapses.
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Genetic Testing in Pituitary Adenomas: Consensus Statement
The Pituitary Society International Consensus Statement provides evidence-based guidance on the clinical application of genetic testing for pituitary adenomas, focusing on germline testing and its role in precision care.
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NIH Launches $1.3 Million Maternal Health Research Challenge
The NIH has launched a $1.3 million maternal health research challenge to support community-based organizations serving pregnant and postpartum women and their families.
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Milken: Women’s Health Coverage Issues
A recent Milken Institute report examines how insurance coverage and reimbursement challenges limit access to women’s health innovations. The report identifies nine key barriers, including undervaluation of women’s health, fragmented payer pathways, and limited billing mechanisms.
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HRT Cuts Dementia Risk for Women
A study of over 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) lowered dementia risk by 10% overall and 16% for Alzheimer’s. The research, led by Prof Anne-Marie Minihane of the Norwich Institute for Healthy Ageing, followed participants for an average of 13 years using UK Biobank data.
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Experts Agree Diagnostic Recommendations for Hypochondroplasia
International experts develop consensus-based diagnostic recommendations for hypochondroplasia.
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Endocannabinoid Research Reveals Complex Signalling in Energy Metabolism
Research into endocannabinoids and related lipids has revealed a complex signalling system involved in energy metabolism and gut microbiome signalling.
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Doctors Warn Vapes Harm Children's Health
Doctors warn of health risks associated with vaping in children and young people.
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Midi Health Expands Beyond Menopause Care
Midi Health unveils new brand identity, expanding services beyond menopause care.
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Hospitals Adapt to Abortion Bans
Hospitals in states with abortion bans have developed strategies to protect clinicians and support reproductive care.
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The Doctors Who Refuse to Treat Pregnant Patients
Some doctors are refusing to treat pregnant patients, citing lack of knowledge about pregnancy, but this can create barriers to care and exacerbate existing health disparities.
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Newborn with Severe Heart Defect at Center of Surrogacy Dispute
A California couple and their surrogate are embroiled in a legal battle over the care of a newborn with a severe heart defect, with the surrogate seeking custody and the couple alleging breach of contract.
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Infants Possibly Exposed to HIV via Breast Milk Donated Over Social Media
California health officials warn of the dangers of acquiring breast milk outside of vetted channels after multiple infants were potentially exposed to HIV from donor milk obtained via social media.
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Women's Health Advocates Urge Improved Pain Relief for Hysteroscopies
A woman shares her traumatic experience with hysteroscopies, highlighting the need for better pain management in the medical procedure.