Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak.

Khali Goodwin's daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundHeart failure (HF) is a growing global burden. Although N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) guides diagnosis, assay cost and analyzer availability limit routine use. Routine laboratory data may offer a low-cost triage ...

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts.

Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts.

Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.

Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.

The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundUrinary C-peptide testing is widely used to evaluate insulin secretion capacity from pancreatic β-cells. We report a case in which urinary C-peptide showed abnormally high levels during treatment with an angiotensin receptor–neprilysin ...

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
The presence of paraproteins in multiple myeloma can cause analytical interference, resulting in unusual and misleading biochemical outcomes. An uncommon but clinically relevant finding is the reporting of a negative direct bilirubin result on wet ...

Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.

Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.