The number of people needing hospital treatment for coronavirus infections has plummeted since the peak of the outbreak in the UK. In the seven days leading up to August 5, 375 people were hospitalised with Covid-19 in England, compared to 18,638 between March 28 and April 3. While the number of patients in hospitals would … Read more
The number of NHS patients forced to wait longer than a year for routine treatment in London is now 20 times the figure for the whole of England in 2019. Leaked data revealed 19,775 patients in the capital had been waiting 12 months for procedures such as hip or knee operations by July 19. In … Read more
For millions living with dementia – and for their loved ones – the future may appear bleak. Thanks to medical breakthroughs, more people than ever are surviving our other biggest killers – heart disease, strokes and cancer. But research into dementia drugs have led to dead ends, and time and again, hopes have been dashed. … Read more
For millions living with dementia – and for their loved ones – the future may appear bleak. Thanks to medical breakthroughs, more people than ever are surviving our other biggest killers – heart disease, strokes and cancer. But research into dementia drugs have led to dead ends, and time and again, hopes have been dashed. … Read more
Homeowners who took a shared appreciation mortgage from Bank of Scotland or Barclays in the late 1990s are still waiting for an outcome from legal negotiations that have dragged on for years. A challenge led by law firm Teacher Stern is seeking to secure fairer charges for these borrowers, but pre-action talks are still going … Read more
Beijing warns Britain it will ‘pay the price’ for treating China like a ‘hostile country’ as its ambassador to the UK accuses MPs of ‘clamouring for a Cold War’ Liu Xiaoming today warned the UK will ‘pay the price’ for its China foreign policy Chinese Ambassador said UK must ‘bear the consequences’ for Huawei decision … Read more
Could an arthritis drug be a breakthrough treatment for Covid? Doctors say anti-inflammatory treatment could halt the immune system ‘storm’ responsible for killing thousands Doctors say anti-inflammatory treatment tocilizumab could save lives It could be used to halt the immune system ‘storm’ that has killed thousands If successful, it would only be second drug proven to … Read more
Could an arthritis drug be a breakthrough treatment for Covid? Doctors say anti-inflammatory treatment could halt the immune system ‘storm’ responsible for killing thousands Doctors say anti-inflammatory treatment tocilizumab could save lives It could be used to halt the immune system ‘storm’ that has killed thousands If successful, it would only be second drug proven to … Read more
NIH is gearing up to launch a ‘flurry’ of clinical trials using everything from antibodies to blood thinners in an ‘obsessive’ effort to treat coronavirus patients, director says Dr Francis Collins says the National Institutes of Heath is getting ready to launch dozens of clinical trials looking at coronavirus treatments Some studies will look at … Read more
Tamar Braxton is ‘alert and responsive’ as she’s transferred to a new hospital for ‘specialized treatment’ following possible suicide attempt By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 22:09 BST, 20 July 2020 | Updated: 22:13 BST, 20 July 2020 Tamar Braxton is said to be ‘alert and responsive’ following her possible suicide attempt, and has now been transferred … Read more