NHS waiting list for routine treatment hits 12-year high

NHS waiting times have spiralled to their highest level in 12 years, official statistics revealed today. The number of people in England forced to wait at least a year for routine treatment rocketed to almost 140,000 in September — the largest backlog since 2008. It marks a 100-fold surge in the waiting list compared to … Read more

More than 3.5 MILLION over-50s had NHS operations or treatment cancelled during first lockdown

More than 3.5million over-50s had operations or treatment on the NHS cancelled during the first lockdown, a devastating report reveals today.  Widespread disruption to hospital services was felt hardest by the oldest and those in the worst health, according to a leading economic think-tank.  Almost a quarter of those wanting to see their GPs said … Read more

More than 3.5 MILLION over-50s had NHS operations or treatment cancelled during first lockdown

More than 3.5million over-50s had operations or treatment on the NHS cancelled during the first lockdown, a devastating report reveals today.  Widespread disruption to hospital services was felt hardest by the oldest and those in the worst health, according to a leading economic think-tank.  Almost a quarter of those wanting to see their GPs said … Read more

Astrazeneca boss pins hopes on vaccine jab and antibody treatment

Astrazeneca boss pins hopes on firm’s vaccine jab and antibody treatment to turn the tide in Covid fight By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:52 GMT, 5 November 2020 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 5 November 2020 British pharmaceuticals giant Astrazeneca warned that sales had been slowed by the coronavirus pandemic as it offered … Read more

Garrett Hedlund sought treatment after being arrested for a DUI 10-months-ago

Garrett Hedlund sought treatment after being arrested for a DUI 10-months-ago… while he and Emma Roberts are weeks away from becoming parents Hedlund, 36, was arrested for driving under the influence in January He was arraigned later that month and posted $100k bail The actor subsequently enrolled in an alcohol and other drug education and … Read more

Experimental thyroid hormone treatment could prevent lung failure in COVID-19 patients

An experimental thyroid hormone treatment could block lung failure and speed up recovery in patients with severe cases of coronavirus, new research suggests. Scientists say those in respiratory distress, often lack T3, which reduces inflammation and plays a role in cells along the lining of the lungs absorbing fluids  To see if it would work … Read more

FDA warns against at-home coronavirus treatment using an oxygen concentrator

FDA warns against treating coronavirus at home with ‘oxygen concentrator’ devices that filter nitrogen out of the air and can cause ‘toxicity’ and lung damage The FDA warned against using oxygen concentrators or pulse oximeters to treat coronavirus at home Oxygen concentrators, which can’t be purchased without a prescription, provide supplemental oxygen by filtering out nitrogen in … Read more

Patients with Tracey Emin’s cancer welcome new treatment plans

Thousands of Britons with incurable bladder cancer will be offered fresh hope thanks to an immune-boosting drug therapy that gives years of extra life. Patients whose cancer had spread to other areas live a third longer on the medicine than those given standard chemotherapy, according to the findings of a newly published landmark trial. Some survived … Read more

Women are seeking £7,500 treatment to stop neck skin sagging

A doctor has revealed how constantly looking down at screens over lockdown has led to more women seeking a £7,500 treatment to help the appearance of sagging skin. Dr. Olivier Amar, CMO of new cosmetic treatment company Uvence told FEMAIL that since the pandemic began, he’s seen an influx of clients requesting treatments focused on combating signs … Read more

Pip Edwards, 40, gets a luxe Aqua Gold Facial treatment in Sydney

Forever young: Pip Edwards, 40, spends Sunday getting a luxe treatment with ‘Australia’s favourite cosmetic injector’ Alex Pike By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:39 GMT, 26 October 2020 | Updated: 03:39 GMT, 26 October 2020 Pip Edwards has a pair of enviable, rock-hard abs at 40 thanks to a dedicated health and … Read more