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US Appeals Court Restricts Mail Delivery of Abortion Pill Mifepristone

A US appeals court has temporarily reinstated an in-person requirement for obtaining the abortion pill mifepristone, limiting mail-order access amid ongoing legal challenges.

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Exam Season Survival Guide: Revise, Recall, and Rest Effectively

As exams approach, experts share tips on effective revision, using AI wisely, staying organised, self-care, and managing post-exam stress to help students succeed without undue pressure.

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Cardiff University Fined £280k for Staff Asthma from Lab Animal Allergens

Cardiff University was fined £280,000 after two lab staff developed asthma from animal allergens due to inadequate safety controls over 15 years, prompting an HSE investigation and university apology.

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Crayola Recalls Craft Boxes Over Potential Asbestos in Sand

Two Crayola craft kits are recalled due to possible asbestos contamination in the sand. Consumers should stop use immediately and follow safety guidelines. Retailers including Argos, Asda, Sainsbury's, and The Works are involved.

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Martha's Rule Helplines Receive Over 1,700 Calls from NHS Staff Raising Patient Care Concerns

Martha's Rule helplines have received over 1,700 calls from NHS staff in England raising patient care concerns. Established after Martha Mills' death, the scheme aids early detection of patient deterioration and is expanding across hospitals.

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Medication Shortages in England Set to Worsen, Impacting Patients and Pharmacies

Medication shortages in England are worsening due to rising global costs and a slow reimbursement system, impacting patients with chronic conditions and threatening pharmacy viability.

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AI Surpasses Doctors in Harvard Emergency Triage Diagnosis Trial

A Harvard study reveals AI outperforms doctors in emergency triage diagnoses and treatment planning, signaling a major shift in medical technology but not replacing physicians yet.

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Family Seeks Answers in Fatal Ectopic Pregnancy Inquiry

The family of Hannah McInally, who died from an undiagnosed ruptured ectopic pregnancy, seek answers through a fatal accident inquiry into her death at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in 2021.

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Northern Ireland to Establish Permanent Mother and Baby Unit by 2029

Northern Ireland will establish a permanent Mother and Baby Unit at Belfast City Hospital by 2028/29, addressing decades of campaigning for mothers with postpartum psychosis to be treated alongside their babies.

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Stroke Patient Missed Life-Changing Treatment Due to Weekend Hospital Limitations

Phil Woodford missed out on life-changing thrombectomy treatment after his 2016 stroke due to weekend hospital limitations. A decade later, round-the-clock services have expanded, but inequalities remain across the UK, with many patients still lacking access.

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UK Researchers Create Tool to Identify Individuals at High Risk of Obesity-Related Diseases

UK researchers have developed Obscore, a tool using AI to identify individuals at highest risk of obesity-related diseases, aiding NHS prioritisation of weight-loss treatments.

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Teens Describe Week Without Social Media as Boring but Beneficial

Seven Bristol teens who gave up social media for a week found it boring but enjoyed better sleep, more family time, and improved focus. Teachers noted students were happier and more relaxed, influencing school phone policies amid UK government social media restrictions for under-16s.

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