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UK Medical News is a new section dedicated to all medical news in the United Kingdom or UK.
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 21, 2024  2 days ago
Medical News: In a stern advisory issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), officials have raised alarms about the unprecedented rise in flu and COVID-19 infections. As the winter season unfolds, hospital beds across England are being occupied at rates never seen before during previous winters. Experts are urging immediate preventive measures, emphasizing the urgency of vaccination and resp...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 22, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: The winter season is ushering in a worrying rise in respiratory illnesses across England, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issuing urgent warnings about a surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and COVID-19. This Medical News report examines the alarming trends revealed in the agency's latest flu and COVID-19 surveillance report, updated as of November 2...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 17, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: The United Kingdom is grappling with an escalating health crisis as antibiotic-resistant infections hit an alarming 66,730 cases in 2023. This marked a significant rise from the 62,314 cases reported in 2019, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Preliminary data from 2024 suggests that the number of infections is on course to set an even...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 13, 2024  1 month ago
UK Medical News: The United Kingdom is experiencing a severe shortage of critical medical radioisotopes used in cancer imaging and treatments. These radioisotopes, particularly Technetium-99m, are essential in diagnosing cancers such as breast and prostate cancer. With limited global production capabilities and the inability to stockpile these substances due to their radioactive decay, British hos...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2024  2 months ago
UK Medical News: A Growing Crisis: Deadly Drugs Disguised as Prescription Medicine A wave of counterfeit prescription drugs laced with deadly synthetic opioids is infiltrating the United Kingdom, leading to an alarming rise in drug-related fatalities. New reports have highlighted that these fake medicines, often bought from online sources and dark web pharmacies, contain potent synthetic opioids l...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  2 months ago
UK Medical News: Highly Contagious Norovirus Strain Sparks Widespread Outbreak The United Kingdom is currently grappling with a substantial outbreak of the norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently reported a staggering 41% increase in cases over a short two-week period, ending on October 20...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 30, 2024  2 months ago
UK Medical News: Flu season is just around the corner, and early data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) paints a concerning picture, especially for children in schools. As of October 22, the flu positivity rate - the number of confirmed cases per tested individuals - among children aged 5 to 14 years old is twice as high as in other age groups. This group’s weekly positivity rate ha...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 09, 2024  7 months ago
Medical News: In the first four months of 2024, the United Kingdom has witnessed an alarming surge in whooping cough cases, with lab-confirmed infections reaching 4,793 and eight deaths reported among infants. This marks a significant increase compared to previous years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. In the First Four Months Of 2024, UK Saw 4,793 Lab Confirmed Whooping Cough ...
Nikhil Prasad  May 03, 2024  8 months ago
COVID-19 News: The United Kingdom is currently witnessing a concerning rise in COVID-19 positivity test rates with a time span of a week, indicating the potential onset of a spring COVID-19 wave fueled by the new SARS-CoV-2 KP variants. The fears of a new wave, has prompted health authorities to emphasize the importance of adherence to safety protocols and also vaccination and boosters despite the...
Nikhil Prasad  Apr 06, 2024  9 months ago
Measles News: The United Kingdom is currently facing a concerning surge in measles cases, with the latest data from the U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealing a significant rise in infections. This Measles News report delves into the specifics of this measles outbreak, its implications, vaccination challenges, and the global context of measles outbreaks. Measles Cases In The United Kin...
Nikhil Prasad  Apr 05, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: The UKHSA in the last few hours issued its latest update that claimed all respiratory infections including Influenza, COVID-19, RSV etc are all declining. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/660e718c75831500114a4a13/Weekly_flu_and_COVID-19_surveillance_graphs_w14.pdf   https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/660e71430616d0001a1cb139/Weekly-flu-and-COVID-19-s...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 08, 2024  10 months ago
Medical News: The United Kingdom is currently grappling with a concerning surge in whooping cough (pertussis) cases, with 553 confirmed cases in England in January alone, compared to 858 cases throughout the entirety of the previous year (2023). This unexpected rise follows a prolonged period of low case numbers attributed to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and reduced social mixing patterns. As he...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 28, 2024  10 months ago
Medical News: Cancer remains a global health challenge, and the effectiveness of cancer treatment varies significantly across countries. Recent research indicates that the United Kingdom (UK) lags behind its counterparts in cancer treatment, raising concerns about the quality and accessibility of care. Two recent studies published in The Lancet Oncology shed light on the disparities in cancer trea...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 01, 2024  11 months ago
UK Medical News: The British Heart Foundation’s recent revelation of a 14-year high in premature cardiovascular deaths has sent shockwaves through the healthcare landscape of the United Kingdom. With over 39,000 individuals in England succumbing to heart and circulatory diseases before the age of 75 in 2022 alone, averaging 750 deaths per week, it's imperative to delve into the multiface...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 02, 2024  12 months ago
Medical News: In a shocking turn of events, the United Kingdom is currently grappling with a significant surge in scabies cases, a highly contagious skin condition caused by parasitic mites. This outbreak is exacerbated by a severe shortage of scabies treatments, including permethrin and malathion, two main options available in the UK. The scarcity of these treatments, coupled with potential drug ...
UK Medical News Team  Aug 23, 2023  1 year ago
UK Medical News: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has long been recognized as a developmental condition predominantly associated with childhood. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at University College London reveals a startling revelation that challenges this traditional perspective. The study, , suggests that the number of autistic individuals in England might be significantl...

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