Chinese scientist claims to have created ‘world’s first genetically edited babies’
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Chinese scientist claims to have created ‘world’s first genetically edited babies’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/11/26/chinese-scientist-creates-worlds-first-genetically-edited-babies/ By The Telegraphs, Foreign Staff  A Chinese researcher claims he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies – twin girls whose DNA he said he altered with a powerful new tool capable of rewriting the very blueprint of life. If true, it would be a profound leap of science and ethics….

Medical device rules need ‘drastic change’ to protect patients
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Medical device rules need ‘drastic change’ to protect patients

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46337937 By BBC Health news Urgent and drastic changes to the rules around medical devices, such as pacemakers, are needed to protect patients, according to the Royal College of Surgeons. t wants a register of every device in every patient set up so doctors know if new innovations are causing harm….

NHS replaces highest-spend drug with £300m cheaper alternative
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NHS replaces highest-spend drug with £300m cheaper alternative

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/26/nhs-replaces-highest-spend-drug-with-300m-cheaper-alternative By Alexandra Heal Purchase of ‘biosimilar’ version of adalimumab, used to treat a range of conditions, may free up funds for more nurses The NHS is set to make a record-breaking saving after reaching deals with manufacturers on low-cost “biosimilar” versions of its most expensive drug, according to the health service’s chief executive…

NHS Wales aims to speed up cancer diagnosis for all
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NHS Wales aims to speed up cancer diagnosis for all

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46261915 By  Owain ClarkeBBC Wales health correspondent Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new single waiting time target for cancer patients. It is an effort to speed up diagnosis and improve poor survival rates for the 17,000 patients who get it every year. The clock will start…

Language requirements for foreign nurses to be relaxed amid staffing crisis
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Language requirements for foreign nurses to be relaxed amid staffing crisis

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/english-language-requirement-nurses-lowered-nhs-staffing-crisis-a8645876.html By Shehab Khan Changes intended to ease the ‘significant pressure’ on workforce after figures revealed 42,000 nursing vacancies in England alone The current English language requirements for foreign nurses and midwives is set to be lowered under new proposals from the regulator. The move by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is intended to ease the “significant…