Health chiefs
Coverage of Health chiefs in the Nexus archive.
- Health chiefs issue urgent warning after 'particles' found in common nerve pain drug gabapentin
Health officials have issued an urgent warning following the discovery of 'particles' in the common nerve pain medication gabapentin. The presence of these particles raises concerns about the drug's safety and quality.
- International experts back new form of prostate cancer screening - opening the door to NHS rollout just a week after health chiefs rejected proposal
International experts have endorsed a new prostate cancer screening method, which could lead to its adoption by the NHS despite recent rejection by health officials. The proposal was dismissed a week prior but renewed support now opens possibilities for implementation.
- Migrants could trigger tuberculosis outbreak and 'hundreds of deaths', health chiefs warn in first-of-its-kind future pandemic threat report
Health chiefs warn that migrants could trigger a tuberculosis outbreak leading to hundreds of deaths, as highlighted in a first-of-its-kind future pandemic threat report.
- Health chiefs issue urgent alert for Ramipril blood pressure and kidney disease medication: 'Check pack immediately'
Health chiefs have issued an urgent alert regarding the blood pressure and kidney disease medication Ramipril, urging patients to check their medication packs immediately.
- Health chiefs tell diners to check restaurant hygiene ratings as salmonella cases reach decade high
Health officials are urging diners to check restaurant hygiene ratings as salmonella cases have reached their highest level in a decade. The warning comes amid a surge in reported cases, prompting calls for increased vigilance regarding food safety practices.
- Health chiefs issue warning about 'addictive' over the counter nasal decongestant sprays: 'Do not use for more than five days'
Health officials have issued a warning against overusing over-the-counter nasal decongestant sprays, advising that they should not be used for more than five days to avoid addiction and rebound congestion.
- Health chiefs issue urgent recall for antidepressants prescribed to millions due to manufacturing error: 'Seek medical advice immediately'
Health authorities have issued an urgent recall of antidepressants prescribed to millions due to a manufacturing error. Patients are advised to seek immediate medical advice as a precaution.
- Health chiefs issue urgent recall for HiPP baby food due to undeclared allergen risk: 'Do not feed to infants'
Health authorities have issued an urgent recall for HiPP baby food due to an undeclared allergen risk, advising parents not to feed the product to infants. The recall highlights potential dangers to vulnerable populations and underscores the importance of allergen labeling in infant nutrition.
- Health chiefs issue recall for over the counter painkiller taken by thousands due to potential 'overdose risk'
Health authorities have issued a recall for a widely used over-the-counter painkiller due to concerns about potential overdose risks, affecting thousands of consumers.
- Trendy salad sold at supermarkets nationwide recalled due to salmonella risk: Health chiefs warn, 'do NOT eat'
A trendy salad sold at supermarkets nationwide has been recalled due to a salmonella risk. Health authorities have issued a warning advising consumers not to eat the product.
- Health chiefs issue warning over gastric balloon fitted by NHS and private clinics due to 'severe complications'
Health authorities have issued warnings about the gastric balloon procedure, highlighting severe complications linked to its use by both NHS and private clinics. The alert underscores risks associated with the treatment despite its availability through public and private healthcare sectors.