Catherine Snowdon

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Catherine Snowdon

Unique national research for England has demonstrated the "significant" impact the gynaecological condition endometriosis has had on women's ability to earn and work. Researchers suggest that following diagnosis, women may be taking lower-paid jobs or working fewer hours. The charity Endometriosis UK called on workplaces to provide "support, understanding and reasonable adjustments for endometriosis" in order to "retain talented employees".

Nov 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Catherine Snowdon |Philippa Roxby

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not shorten or lengthen the life expectancy of those taking it to ease menopause symptoms, says the health assessment body NICE in updated guidance. Its conclusion comes after a detailed analysis of data on links between HRT and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, some cancers and dementia. The guidance includes a new discussion aid to help GPs give patients the most useful information they can about the drugs and what they do.

Jun 20, 2024 | bbc.com | Catherine Snowdon

Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in EnglandBy Catherine Snowdon, Health reporter GettyCystic fibrosis causes thick mucus to build up in the lungsA deal has been reached to provide NHS patients with continued access to crucial drugs that treat the life-limiting condition cystic fibrosis. Officials had previously disputed the price being charged by Vertex, the pharmaceutical company that makes the treatments.

Jun 20, 2024 | peoplebugs.com | Catherine Snowdon

17 minutes agoBy Catherine Snowdon, Health reporter A deal has been reached to provide NHS patients with continued access to crucial drugs that treat the life-limiting condition cystic fibrosis. Officials had previously disputed the price being charged by Vertex, the pharmaceutical company that makes the treatments.

Mar 24, 2024 | es-us.noticias.yahoo.com | Catherine Snowdon

Paul pasó más de siete décadas dentro de su pulmón de acero. Paul Alexander tenía seis años cuando se despertó aterrorizado dentro de un gran tubo de metal del que solo sobresalía su cabeza. No podía moverse para sentir qué era lo que lo tenía atrapado y cuando intentó pedir ayuda, descubrió que no podía emitir ningún sonido. Paul había sobrevivido a un grave ataque de polio, pero quedó tetrapléjico.