Up to 18 new clinical trial hubs will open across the UK as part of a £400 million public-private investment aimed at fast-tracking new medicines. Experts said the move will
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A charity has urged the Health Secretary to step in after it emerged a drug that has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease may not be rolled
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Data that suggests a weight loss jab may be linked to people having suicidal thoughts needs urgent clarification, experts have said. According to a new study, figures from a World
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The number of pharmacies in England could fall below 10,000 for the first time in almost 20 years, leaders from the sector have warned. There are currently 10,054 pharmacies in
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New drugs being developed to tackle Alzheimer’s disease “will not address dementia risk at scale”, researchers have warned. Academics said there is “a lot of hyperbole” around medications such as
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A cancer charity has called on the Government to intervene urgently over the shortage of a drug that can prevent life-threatening digestive problems in thousands of people with a range
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The shingles vaccine given to people on the NHS could delay the onset of dementia, according to a new study. The finding – which experts say is “convincing” – shows
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A legal battle between rival developers of Covid-19 jabs over life-saving vaccine technology patents has produced a mixed ruling from a High Court judge. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and drug manufacturer
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US officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli
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A combined flu and Covid vaccine from Moderna provokes a higher immune response than separate single jabs, according to new data from the firm. The results raise hopes the new
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