Anaesthetist jailed for stealing NHS drugs for chemsex
Jonathon Dean stole drugs to inject a woman “for high risk sexual kicks”, a court heard. Source link
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NHS not ready for new Alzheimer's drugs lecanemab and donanemab, warns charity
A leading charity says the NHS is unprepared for the rollout of innovative new drugs. Source link
Wegovy, the 'Viagra' of weight-loss drugs flying off the shelves
How did Danish weight-loss treatment Wegovy become a global sales sensation? Source link
Pharmacists to prescribe drugs for minor illnesses
Chemists can now prescribe antibiotics and other treatments without patients seeing a doctor. Source link
Alzheimer’s drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows – ET HealthWorld
Washington: Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer’s drugs seep inside the brain faster – by temporarily breaching its protective shield. The novel experiment was a first attempt in just three patients. But in spots in the brain where the new technology took aim, it enhanced removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque, researchers reported … Read more
Cystic fibrosis: The miracle drugs priced out of reach
Regulators around the world have questioned the high price set by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Source link
Drugs, cash, liquor worth over ₹1,760 crore seized in five poll-going states: EC
The Election Commission said over ₹1,760 crore worth of freebies, drugs, cash, liquor and precious metals have been seized so far aimed at inducing voters in the five poll-going states. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV The Election Commission on Monday said over ₹1,760 crore worth of freebies, drugs, cash, liquor and precious metals aimed at … Read more
Warning a child could die due to illegal drugs in vapes
A head teacher said one of his pupils collapsed after using a vape containing the illegal drug spice. Source link
Cystic fibrosis: Mum fears her baby will die after drugs are axed
The mum of a baby with cystic fibrosis says it is “unthinkable” she may not get the drugs she needs. Source link
Multiple weapons, drugs and cash seized from Myanmar-based militant group CKLA, says Manipur CM
Photo: Twitter/@NBirenSingh In a major breakthrough, Manipur Police, in a joint operation with the central armed forces personnel, seized multiple weapons, ammunition, drugs and cash from Myanmar-based militant group CKLA, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Monday. Taking to his official handle on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, CM Biren Singh posted, “The … Read more