Official news for doctors joining the UK

BBC News: Health · 24 Oct 2026My 93-year-old mother waited 10 hours on the floor for an ambulanceHe said an ambulance was called at 07:35, but a St John Ambulance worker only came at the request of the Welsh Ambulance Service at 15:30. In September, the ambulance se…

The Guardian: Health · 24 Oct 2026Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreakThe CDC reported 4,588 cases of measles across the country in 2026 as of Friday – more than double the tally for 2025. The measles vaccine is 97% effective at preventing…

BBC News: Health · 24 Oct 2026Fitness became an addiction that left me anxious and sleep deprivedWayne said he never realised a fitness addiction existed until he spoke up about it, saying he was just trying to "get better all the time." "I'm not worried about times…

FDA: drugs · 23 Oct 2026October 30, 2026: Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement - 10/30/2026FDA is establishing a docket for public comment on this meeting. Please call the Information Line for up-to-date information on this meeting.

FDA: drugs · 23 Oct 2026FDA Rare Disease Day 2027 - 03/05/2027The FDA will host Rare Disease Day (RDD), a hybrid public meeting, on Friday, March 5, 2027 in global observance of Rare Disease Week. - Living with Rare Diseases: stori…

FDA: drugs · 23 Oct 2026GDUFA Paid Facilities ListThis list contains GDUFA facility payments received by the Agency. - GDUFA Facility Payments List (XLS - 2.8 MB)

BBC News: Health · 23 Oct 2026GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatmentNHS Surrey and Sussex said: "We recognise that some employment processes should have been handled differently." They have apologised to Redvers. Redvers is now waiting f…

FDA: drugs · 23 Oct 2026What's New Related to Drugs- FDA Issues Final Guidance on Prescription Drug Apps and Software - Appendix A: Product Name Index (updated)

FDA: drugs · 23 Oct 2026Notable Approvals | DrugsNotable Approvals | Drugs Title Date Posted Brand Name Active Ingredient FDA Approves First Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Pediatric Patients 10/23/…

FDA: drugs · 23 Oct 2026FDA Approves First Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Pediatric PatientsAwiqli lowers blood glucose over a weekly dosing interval. The safety profile of Awiqli is similar to that of other insulin products.

FDA: drugs · 23 Oct 2026Pain and Arthritis Products Containing Hidden IngredientsPain and Arthritis Products Containing Hidden Ingredients - Contaminated pain and arthritis products are a type of medication health fraud.

FDA: drugs · 23 Oct 2026Ultra Bon may be harmful due to hidden ingredientUltra Bon may be harmful due to hidden ingredient FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Ultra Bon contains diclofenac not listed on the product label.

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