NHS drugs go-ahead offers lifeline to children with rare muscle-wasting disease

Medicines watchdog approves two treatments for patients with spinal muscular atrophy ...

‘Life-changing’ SMA treatments for children to be rolled out on NHS

SMA is a genetic condition which causes severe muscle weakness and can affect breathing, swallowing and movement. | ITV National News ...
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Medical news in brief: “One minute” cancer jab, shift in asthma inhaler use, new advice on nasal decongestants, and other stories

NHS rolls out “one minute” immunotherapy jab NHS England announced that it was rolling out a new injectable form of the ...

Five early signs of SMA every parent should look out for

What is SMA? Key signs to look out for in babies as Jesy Nelson highlights life-changing condition - Pop star Jesy Nelson has campaigned for screening to be rolled out after her twins were diagnosed w ...

Hundreds more children to get ‘life-changing’ SMA treatments on NHS following Jesy Nelson campaign

Hundreds more children suffering from rare muscle-wasting condition spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are set to gain access to ...

BBC expert says four massive DWP PIP changes in 2026 'within months'

Changes could include having direct access to NHS records, a massive face to face assessment increase and 4 point rule ...

Dementia risk 'reduced 27%' by eating popular food regularly

Even after accounting for variables including age, gender, education, weight and various other health conditions, compared to ...

DWP PIP changes 2026 BBC expert outlines 4 updates including 'access to NHS records

DWP PIP benefit changes expected in 2026 include face-to-face assessments rising to 30% as the Timms Review reshapes the ...

Daily weight loss pill ‘could help millions stop jabs and stay slim for good’

Landmark study presented at European Congress on Obesity showed daily pill made by drugmakers behind Mounjaro helped users ...