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Florida says execution shouldn't be stayed for Parkinson's symptoms

Attorneys for the state of Florida say the execution of a man with Parkinson’s symptoms should not be delayed

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024

Knowing your blood pressure could save your life

Hypertension is the silent killer – and Australians have been ignoring the catastrophic consequences

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024

Study finds new gene in progression of Huntington's disease

Berlin : A novel gene has been linked by researchers in Berlin and Dusseldorf to the development of Huntington's disease in a brain organoid model. Earlier than previously believed, the gene may play a role in brain disorders. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 27, 2024

What are the symptoms and treatments for Alzheimer’s – as new drug is rejected

Lecanemab has been deamed too expensive for use on the NHS.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

UK drug regulator approves Alzheimer's drug but government likely won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator has authorized the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, saying that it’s the first medicine to show some impact in slowing progression of the neurodegenerative disease

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

East London student who was carer for blind parents gets top GCSE results

Cother Nada Toba, 16, from Forest Gate, said she wanted to ‘make my parents proud’

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024

What you need to know about lecanemab – the Alzheimer’s drug rejected for NHS use

The drug has been developed by Eisai, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, and is sold under the brand name Leqembi

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

What is Lecanemab and who makes it? Alzheimer’s drug gets approval but will not be available on the NHS

NICE says drug is not cost effective and shares fears of side effects

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024

First drug to slow Alzheimer’s progression will not be made available on the NHS

The spending watchdog has recommended that a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease should not be rolled out on the NHS.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

UK health regulator rejects lecanemab as treatment for Alzheimer’s

Decision by Nice to rule out drug being available on NHS comes despite medicines licensing body giving green light

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024