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Imane Khelif, an Olympic gold medalist, is required by World Boxing to undergo mandatory sex testing to compete in women's events, as part of new policies to ensure fair competition and athlete safety, amid ongoing controversy over her gender eligibility.
Covid-19 vaccines may soon be available for private purchase in the UK, as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has expressed its support for such a move. Manufacturers like Moderna and Pfizer, who already supply the UK government, are preparing to sell vaccines privately in the US. The UKHSA has stated that it will not prevent manufacturers from initiating a private market for vaccines, but rather welcomes the innovation. Currently, Covid-19 vaccines in the UK are only available through the NHS and to those who meet eligibility criteria. Private jabs are expected to be available in ready-filled syringes by spring at the earliest.
Only a small percentage of individuals with early Alzheimer's disease meet the eligibility criteria for the anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody treatments lecanemab and aducanumab, according to data from the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. The study found that out of 237 participants with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia and increased brain amyloid, only 8% qualified for a lecanemab trial and 5.1% qualified for an aducanumab trial. The researchers noted that the strict criteria, which include chronic health conditions and brain scan abnormalities, limit the number of eligible candidates. Further research is needed to assess the safety and efficacy of these treatments in larger and more diverse populations before they can be widely available to Alzheimer's patients.