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Dementia Medicines Taskforce

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New NHS treatments increase survival rates for babies with spinal muscular atrophy

Around 70 babies are born with the rare muscle-wasting disease each year in the UK

- PMLiVE

Alzheimer’s Research UK awards £370,000 to University of Exeter researchers

The grants are part of a wider £3m funding announcement that aims to accelerate effective treatments for dementia

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UKHSA data reveals a 45% decline in hepatitis C prevalence in England

More than 80,000 people have been treated for the virus by NHS England since 2015

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UK experts and politicians meet to discuss challenges faced by progressive MS patients

Primary-progressive MS accounts for approximately 10-15% of multiple sclerosis cases

- PMLiVE

Health and Social Care Committee report on vaccination calls for urgent action in the UK

In England, coverage for childhood immunisations was below target in 2021 and 2022

- PMLiVE

UK life sciences sector sees substantial drop in international investment

The estimated value of inward foreign direct investment fell from £1.9bn in 2021 to £1bn in 2022

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NHS extends eligibility for shingles vaccine to almost one million people

Approximately one in four people will develop shingles and the risk increases with age

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Alzheimer’s Research UK and Race Against Dementia announce £500k research pledge

The funding will allow researchers to investigate the link between air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease

- PMLiVE

UK life sciences sector to receive £650m in government funding

The package includes £121m to speed up clinical trials and improve access to data

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NHS to introduce world-first genetic blood-matching test for transfusion treatments

NHS Blood and Transplant will receive almost £1m in funding from NHS England

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UKRI announces investment of over £100m to sustain UK infrastructure

The investment will be used to maintain the production of world-class research infrastructure

- PMLiVE

MS charities urge UK government to improve patient mental health support

Around 130,000 people in the UK have MS with half dealing with depression at some stage

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