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Mounjaro access in England still a postcode lottery, patient says
health1 day ago

Mounjaro access in England still a postcode lottery, patient says

Brian Kinsella, who has privately used Mounjaro since December 2024, says he has lost more than 44.5 kg (seven stone) at up to £1,000 a year, highlighting uneven access as England’s NHS rolls out weight‑loss drugs. GPs are to receive £3,000 annually to prescribe these treatments, but since a limited NHS rollout began in June last year not all practices prescribe them. Kinsella expects the new incentives won’t help much due to workload and the system’s complexity, noting the requirement for two 85‑minute consultations, a 20‑minute follow‑up every four weeks, and a 60‑minute dietitian appointment. He calls the situation a “postcode lottery” and says a mechanism is needed to widen access to this drug.

via BBC|
#gp-incentives#health#mounjaro
England requires same-day urgent GP appointments under new contract clause
health3 days ago

England requires same-day urgent GP appointments under new contract clause

The government will include a contract clause forcing GPs in England to guarantee same-day urgent appointments, backed by about £500m extra funding to recruit more doctors. From April, practices must meet the target in 90% of urgent cases (with a 10% allowance). Urgent means cases needing same-day treatment or at risk of deterioration. Reactions vary: the BMA warns of unrealistic expectations amid stretched services, Healthwatch England sees potential improvements, and this forms part of broader NHS primary-care reforms including online booking for non-urgent cases.

via BBC|
#gp-services#health#health-policy
UK prostate cancer patients denied life-preserving focal therapy
healthcare4 days ago

UK prostate cancer patients denied life-preserving focal therapy

Thousands of UK men with prostate cancer are reportedly being denied focal therapy, a non-invasive treatment that preserves quality of life by reducing side effects like erectile dysfunction and incontinence; despite three principal forms (HIFU, cryotherapy, NanoKnife) being available, the NHS offers access at only a few centres and doctors say patients aren’t routinely informed about this option, prompting calls for broader access amid supportive trial data and NICE approvals.

via The Times|
#focal-therapy#healthcare#nhs
Grail stock slumps after NHS Galleri trial misses primary endpoint
healthcare6 days ago

Grail stock slumps after NHS Galleri trial misses primary endpoint

Grail's stock fell more than 45% after-hours after NHS-Galleri trial failed to meet its primary endpoint, showing no statistically significant reduction in later-stage cancers overall; however, a pre-specified group of 12 deadly cancers showed a favorable trend toward fewer stage III-IV cancers, with greater reductions in stage IV diagnoses across sequential screening rounds. The company will extend follow-up by 6-12 months to seek stronger effects, and it also reported 17% full-year revenue growth to $147.2 million, with U.S. Galleri revenue up 26% to $136.8 million.

via Fierce Biotech|
#clinical-trials#galleri#grail
Screens on the edge: Chatterjee urges 18+ age ban on social media to curb youth mental health crisis
health11 days ago

Screens on the edge: Chatterjee urges 18+ age ban on social media to curb youth mental health crisis

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee argues that children’s screen time is the era’s top public health threat, recounting a case where reducing evening device use helped a suicidal teen avoid antidepressants and recover; he advocates an 18+ age limit on social media, warns of harms from screens (sleep disruption, myopia, exposure to pornography) and champions prevention-led NHS reforms, including health coaches, while emphasizing that strong relationships are key to long-term wellbeing.

via The Guardian|
#health#mental-health#nhs
Britain targets 75% five-year cancer survival by 2035 with faster diagnosis plan
health22 days ago

Britain targets 75% five-year cancer survival by 2035 with faster diagnosis plan

The government unveiled a 10-year cancer strategy to lift five-year survival to 75% by 2035, focusing on earlier diagnosis and faster treatment, including an 85% 62-day referral-to-treatment target by 2029 (up from about 70%), 9.5 million more tests and scans by 2029, expanded screening (bowel and ex-smoker lung), more precision robotic surgery, expanded genetic testing for targeted therapies, and every patient getting a named local care lead with tailored support. Achieving this will require substantial staff recruitment amid current shortages in radiology and clinical oncology, and critics say stronger emphasis on prevention is also needed. Current five-year survival was around 60% in 2022, and the UK lags behind peers on several cancers.

via BBC|
#cancer#early-diagnosis#health
England's resident doctors vote to extend strike action over pay and training
health25 days ago

England's resident doctors vote to extend strike action over pay and training

England's resident doctors have backed more walkouts, giving the BMA a six‑month mandate to press for a deal on pay and the availability of training posts; 93% voted in favour with a 53% turnout. Doctors say pay has risen about 30% in three years but remains below 2008 levels after inflation, and they warn that bottlenecks in training will persist without thousands more posts. The government has offered a 2.5% pay rise from April, and talks have continued since Christmas.

via BBC|
#bma#health#nhs
health25 days ago

Weight loss on Mounjaro triggers gigantomastia as breasts swell to 34NN

A UK woman, Tianna Moon, shed five stone on the weight‑loss drug Mounjaro but developed gigantomastia, with breasts growing to 34NN and causing pain, scarring, and breathing difficulties. After a private gastric sleeve in November 2025, she’s pursuing breast reduction, though NHS criteria offer no guarantee the growth will stop. She has discussed the condition publicly and is reportedly earning up to £10,000 a month on OnlyFans.

via LADbible|
#breast-reduction#gigantomastia#health
Small salt cuts in processed foods could avert thousands of heart attacks and strokes, study suggests
health1 month ago

Small salt cuts in processed foods could avert thousands of heart attacks and strokes, study suggests

A modelling UK study estimates that if the 2024 salt targets are met via reformulation of processed foods, average daily salt intake would drop from 6.1 g to 4.9 g, causing modest blood pressure reductions but large population health gains over 20 years: about 103,000 fewer ischemic heart disease cases, 25,000 fewer strokes, 243,000 extra QALYs, and roughly £1 billion in NHS healthcare savings. The strategy is population-wide and requires monitoring/enforcement; limitations include data gaps and reliance on self-reported intake.

via ox.ac.uk|
#cardiovascular-disease#health#nhs
Daily aspirin myth debunked as new science flags risks for healthy adults
health1 month ago

Daily aspirin myth debunked as new science flags risks for healthy adults

Longstanding NHS guidance that daily low-dose aspirin protects the heart is being re-evaluated. In people with no prior cardiovascular disease, the benefits are limited and risks—such as stomach bleeding and brain haemorrhages—are significant; this has led to updated NHS guidance since 2021 and a 2023 recommendation to avoid routinely offering aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. The NHS still recommends daily aspirin for those who have had a heart attack or stroke, but many healthy patients remain unaware of risks. Doctors urge discussions with GPs about individual risk and highlight alternatives (blood pressure control, statins, exercise) as safer, more effective preventive measures. Some patients report severe side effects, underscoring why broad daily aspirin use should be avoided unless clinically indicated.

via Daily Mail|
#aspirin#bleeding#cardiovascular
health1 month ago

Winter Vitamin D: Don’t Overdo Supplements, NHS Warns

UK health experts warn that vitamin D is important in darker months, but taking more than the advised amount can cause hypercalcemia and symptoms such as excessive thirst and urination, nausea, stomach pain, headaches, brain fog, and new aches. The NHS recommends about 10 mcg daily during the winter and notes that most people can meet needs through sunlight and diet when possible; use supplements to cover gaps and consult a doctor if unsure.

via LADbible|
#health#hypercalcemia#nhs
NHS launches national cancer-gene register to flag inherited risk and speed up screening
health1 month ago

NHS launches national cancer-gene register to flag inherited risk and speed up screening

A new NHS National Inherited Cancer Predisposition Register will compile data from about 120 cancer-related genes to identify individuals and families at higher cancer risk, enabling earlier screening, tailored prevention and treatment options, and faster detection as part of a 10-year plan—with strict confidentiality and integration of existing genetic tests into a single, centralized resource.

via BBC|
#cancer#genetics#health
Too much vitamin D can backfire — spot the warning signs and trim your dose
health1 month ago

Too much vitamin D can backfire — spot the warning signs and trim your dose

The NHS advises a daily 10 microgram vitamin D supplement from October to March, but overdoing it can cause symptoms such as excessive thirst and urination, nausea, stomach upset, headaches or brain fog, and new aches or cramps, which may indicate hypercalcaemia. With many people taking higher-dose products and some supplements delivering up to 12.5 times the safe limit, it’s easy to double up from tablets, sprays, gummies, or fortified foods. Use only one vitamin D source and consult a clinician if warning signs appear.

via standard.co.uk|
#dosage#health#nhs