The Latest Breaking News from Disease

NHS in England to trial AI tool to predict risk of fatal heart disease

‘Superhuman’ technology known as Aire can detect potential problems doctors cannot see from ECG results

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024

‘Superhuman’ AI that predicts disease and early death risk to be trialled in NHS

The platform reads the results of electrocardiogram tests, which record the electrical activity of the heart

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

How do genes shape the structures in our brains? We studied 70,000 people and found new links to ADHD and Parkinson’s

The human brain is a marvel of complexity. It contains specialised and interconnected structures controlling our thoughts, personality and behaviour.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024

John Stapleton reveals Parkinson’s disease has ‘frustratingly’ affected his voice

Veteran BBC presenter John Stapleton has revealed Parkinson’s disease has “frustratingly” affected his voice.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

New Alzheimer’s drug rejected for NHS use – because it’s not worth the money

Alzheimer’ patients in UK left behind over regulator’s decision to reject use of new drugs

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Alzheimer's 'wonder drug' Donanemab blocked for use on NHS over cost concerns

Campaigners say decision is ‘frustrating setback’ for people living with disease

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Donanemab – what we know about the latest Alzheimer’s drug

The drug is one of the new ‘disease modifying’ treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Donanemab: What is the new Alzheimer’s drug rejected for use on the NHS

Donanemab and another new drug for Alzheimer’s called Lecanemab have been billed as a huge step forward in research

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Alzheimer’s drug rejected for widespread use by NHS spending watchdog

Donanemab is a so-called disease-modifying treatment.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

John Stapleton on Parkinson’s diagnosis: ‘See a doctor if you have doubts’

The veteran broadcaster announced the news of his diagnosis earlier this week in a video clip on BBC One’s Morning Live

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024