Scientists Develop Rapid Blood Test to Accelerate Heart Attack Diagnosis Friday, November 14, 2025 heart attack emergency cardiology troponin bloodtest diagnosis patientcare nhs healthcare New research, supported by the British Heart Foundation, has led to the development of a rapid blood test that can identify whether someone is experiencing a heart attack in just 20 minutes. Traditionally, when patients … Read More
Emergency care centralised at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital during five-day doctors’ strike Wednesday, November 12, 2025 gloucestershire nhs emergency strike doctors healthcare safety industrialaction pay services In preparation for the upcoming industrial action by Resident Doctors, NHS Gloucestershire has announced temporary service changes to safeguard patient safety and maintain emergency care. From Friday, November 14 at 7am … Read More
Pharmacist Urges Patients on Statins to Avoid Grapefruit Juice Monday, November 10, 2025 pharmacist statins grapefruit medication interactions bloodpressure nhs sideeffects amlodipine antidepressants A prescribing pharmacist has issued an urgent warning about the risks of consuming grapefruit juice alongside common medications. Ian Budd, a pharmacist at online pharmacy Chemist4U, emphasized that grapefruit juice interacts … Read More
NHS Warns 800,000 Fentanyl Users: Avoid Grapefruit Juice to Prevent Dangerous Side Effects Monday, November 10, 2025 nhs fentanyl painkillers grapefruit drugs sideeffects opioids warnings medication health The NHS has issued a crucial health advisory for the 800,000 people in England prescribed fentanyl, one of the UK’s most potent opioid painkillers. Patients are being urged to avoid consuming grapefruit juice while taking … Read More
UKHSA Urges Immediate Emergency Call for Deadly Meningitis Skin Symptom Saturday, November 8, 2025 ukhsa meningitis meningococcal septicaemia rash emergency vaccination nhs infection health Health authorities have issued a critical warning urging the public to dial 999 immediately if they notice a specific skin symptom linked to meningitis, a serious and potentially fatal infection. The UK Health Security Agency … Read More
Gloucestershire Suspends Home Births Due to Safety Concerns Friday, November 7, 2025 gloucestershire homebirth nhs maternity midwives safety staffing suspension healthcare trust Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced a two-week suspension of home birth services following safety concerns raised by its staff. This pause may be extended as the trust develops a new staffing model to … Read More