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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that a global trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies could threaten the UK’s access to essential medicines. Streeting said the situation presents “another layer of challenge” for the UK’s medicine manufacturing and distribution systems. Speaking on Sky News Breakfast with Wilfred Frost, he stressed…
Breakthrough Trial Aims to ‘Switch Off’ Rheumatoid Arthritis A revolutionary clinical trial is giving new hope to patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, as scientists explore a potential cure by reprogramming the immune system. The AuToDeCRA-2 study is investigating whether key white blood cells—dubbed the “generals” of the immune system—can be trained to stop triggering an…
Can AI Really Treat Back Pain? The UK’s First AI Physio Clinic Thinks So Back pain is one of the most common and debilitating health issues worldwide, yet millions struggle to access timely treatment. Now, an AI-powered physiotherapy service in the UK is aiming to change that. When I injured my back in late 2024—possibly…