Health
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Health Rituximab Matches Leading MS Drug in Major Trial, New Research Finds
A phase 3 clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that rituximab performs as well as ocrelizumab at…
8 July 2026 -
Health AI Technology Being Explored as Tool for Detecting Rare Bowel Condition in Children
Researchers are examining whether artificial intelligence could help identify Hirschsprung disease, a rare but serious condition affecting…
8 July 2026 -
Health New BMJ Study Adds to Evidence on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery — But Key Questions Remain
A newly published study in The BMJ contributes fresh evidence to the debate around minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy, though experts…
8 July 2026 -
Health Cat Scratch Disease: What Kent Residents Need to Know About This Rare But Real Infection
The New England Journal of Medicine has highlighted cat scratch disease in a clinical images post, prompting a closer look at what this…
8 July 2026 -
Health Mechanical Restraint in Psychiatric Hospitals Linked to Double the Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots, Study Finds
New research published in the BMJ finds that patients physically restrained in psychiatric settings face around twice the risk of venous…
8 July 2026 -
Health Two MS Drugs Go Head-to-Head: What a Major New Trial Means for Patients in Kent
A landmark phase 3 clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine has directly compared two widely used multiple sclerosis…
8 July 2026 -
Health Angiography Shown to Match Pressure-Wire Guidance for Heart Artery Assessments, Major Trial Finds
The FAST III trial has found that angiography-guided treatment for intermediate coronary artery blockages performs as well as the more…
8 July 2026 -
Health KCC Backs Learning Disability Week as National Figures Reveal Deep Inequalities
Kent County Council is supporting Mencap’s “Do you see me?” campaign from 15–21 June 2026, as UK-wide data exposes stark gaps in…
8 July 2026 -
Health MS Drug Trial Compares Two Leading Treatments Head-to-Head for the First Time
A phase 3 clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine has directly compared rituximab and ocrelizumab in relapsing…
8 July 2026 -
Health Heart Test Breakthrough: What the ALL-RISE Trial Means for Cardiac Patients in Kent
A major randomised trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests a less invasive method of assessing blocked heart…
8 July 2026 -
Health UK-US Trade Deal Could More Than Double NHS Drug Costs, BMJ Analysis Warns
A new trade agreement between the UK and the United States is set to markedly increase what the NHS pays for new medicines, according to an…
8 July 2026 -
Health Urinary Symptoms in Immunocompromised Patients: What a New England Journal of Medicine Case Report Highlights
A published case involving a 42-year-old man on long-term immunosuppressive therapy has prompted medical discussion about recognising…
8 July 2026