Tag: Medical News
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Hormonal History may Help Assess Heart Risk in Women
Key Developments: Cardiologists are emphasizing that hormonal history can help assess cardiovascular risk and guide imaging decisions in women across different stages of life. A September 8 study found that menopausal hormone therapy was associated with a 22% lower estimated cardiovascular risk in certain midlife women, but researchers cautioned that the findings do not support…
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NHS Plans to Extend Hepatitis C Contracting Model to Other Diseases
Key Developments: NHS plans to expand its Hep C contracting approach to other diseases. The model aims to improve value and access to innovative treatments. NHS policy is shifting toward longer-term, outcome-focused healthcare contracts. LONDON (Navlin Daily) — August 15, 2026: The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is looking to build on the contracting approach used…