Scientists have discovered two new sub-types of multiple sclerosis which could pave the way for new treatments #doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/two-new-ms-sub-types-identified-in-new-study

With the end of the year fast approaching, we look ahead at what doctors in the NHS can expect to hear about in 2026 #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/hot-topics-for-doctors-in-2026-from-prioritising-uk-graduates-to-using-more-ai

From strikes to exam errors, and pay rises to prostate cancer, the last 12 months have been packed with major news stories affecting doctors #doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/the-top-doctor-news-stories-of-2025

Children conceived through assisted reproductive technology may be more likely to develop asthma, allergic rhinitis, or atopic dermatitis than those conceived naturally, a new study suggests #doctors #ivf www.doctors.net.uk/news/ivf-linked-to-small-rise-in-childhood-allergy-risk-study-finds

A doctors' group has been refused permission to appeal in its legal challenge against the GMC over its approach to regulating physician assistants #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/doctors-group-denied-permission-to-appeal-in-pa-regulation-legal-challenge

A swimming pool for NHS staff at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham will not reopen in the new year due to "significant safety and building risks" #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/hospital-shuts-50-year-old-swimming-pool-opened-as-a-thank-you-to-staff

Doctors.net.uk rounds up the latest releases written by doctors and scientists including topics such as weight loss injections, happiness and the history of psychiatry and the nature of mental health #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/9-new-must-read-books-by-doctor-authors

A number of doctors across the UK have been recognised for their contribution to medicine in the King’s New Year Honours list #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/doctors-recognised-in-2026-new-year-honours

Royal Colleges representing more than 90,000 health professionals have joined forces to urge pregnant women to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/pregnant-women-urged-to-get-flu-vaccine-as-soon-as-possible

Dr Priyan Odedra swapped London hospitals for emergency medicine in remote Australia #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/from-busy-nhs-theatres-to-the-outback-one-anaesthetist-s-journey-with-the-flying-doctors

Flu activity in Scotland has decreased for the second consecutive week, though the health secretary has warned the virus will continue to spread over the festive season and into February and March #nhs #doctors buff.ly/y0pKuXh

NHS board apologises after body wrongly released for cremation #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/nhs-board-apologises-after-body-wrongly-released-for-cremation

Hospitals in England are using artificial intelligence to help cut waiting times in emergency departments this winter #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/ai-helping-to-better-plan-shifts-and-bed-space-in-a-and-e

Shutting down routine NHS services over the festive season heaps pressure on emergency departments and leads to increased corridor care, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has warned #doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/festive-nhs-closures-fuel-month-long-a-and-e-crisis-college-warns

The global sum payment for each patient should increase by £50 a year in England’s GP contract so that more doctors can be recruited, the British Medical Association has said www.doctors.net.uk/news/boost-global-sum-by-gbp50-and-replace-arrs-in-next-gp-contract-bma-says

A UK-wide shortage of epidural kits is expected to last until spring of next year, officials have warned www.doctors.net.uk/news/shortage-of-epidural-kits-expected-to-last-until-march-2026

The MHRA has issued seasonal guidance warning that festive foods changes may affect drug efficacy and increase adverse event risk #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/mhra-issues-festive-food-medicine-interaction-warning

The parents of a baby boy who spent more than 500 days in hospital have paid tribute to the doctors and nurses who cared for him as they prepare for his first Christmas at home #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/parents-credit-dedicated-hospital-staff-after-baby-s-500-day-recovery-journey

From Antarctic ice to A&E chaos: We spoke to four doctors on working over the festive season on how their day will look #doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/from-antarctic-ice-to-a-and-e-chaos-four-doctors-on-working-over-the-festive-season

There is “no evidence” that hormone replacement therapy can increase or reduce the risk of dementia, according to a very large review of evidence to date #nhs #doctors #hrt www.doctors.net.uk/news/hrt-does-not-affect-dementia-risk-major-review-concludes

As resident doctors in Scotland announce plans for their first ever strike, Doctors.net.uk looks at the background to the dispute #NHS #doctors #strike www.doctors.net.uk/news/resident-doctors-in-scotland-prepare-for-strike-we-refuse-to-be-undervalued

Mental Health Bill becomes law: Here's what's changing and why it matters for your clinical practice #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/mental-health-bill-becomes-law-what-you-need-to-know

Dr Rachel Clarke has written an open letter to Wes Streeting accusing him of using the same smear-campaign tactics as Jeremy Hunt during the 2016 doctors' strike www.doctors.net.uk/news/dr-rachel-clarke-accuses-streeting-of-repeating-hunt-s-divide-and-rule-tactics-against-striking-doctors

A resident doctor says she is considering legal action after allegedly being strangled by a police officer during a protest outside a Surrey prison #doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/doctor-alleges-police-strangled-her-during-protest-over-hunger-striker-s-medical-care

Ex-GP fails in bid to reduce 22-year jail term for sexually abusing patients #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/ex-gp-fails-in-bid-to-reduce-22-year-jail-term-for-sexually-abusing-patients

People in England with advanced non-small cell lung cancer caused by a specific gene mutation will soon have access to a new treatment plan #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/nice-approves-dual-therapy-for-egfr-mutant-lung-cancer

We summarise the findings of the review into adult gender clinics in England and the next steps #doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/what-did-the-review-into-adult-gender-clinics-find

Health secretary Wes Streeting has said he wants to end the dispute with resident doctors, adding “we will get around the table with them again in the new year” #doctorsstrike #residentdoctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/streeting-wants-to-end-dispute-with-resident-doctors-with-talks-in-new-year

A surgeon who blamed stress from covering resident doctors' strikes for his heavy drinking has been suspended for nine months after turning up for a shift drunk #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/surgeon...

The bacteria living in our guts are evolving at extraordinary speed to keep pace with modern diets #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/gut-bacteria-are-rapidly-evolving-to-digest-ultra-processed-foods-finds-study

Hospitals across England remain on "high alert" as new figures show flu hospitalisations at record levels for this time of year, compounding pressures from a five-day strike by resident doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/ews/hospitals-on-high-alert-as-flu-cases-rise-18-during-doctors-strike

Dr Margaret Johnston who improved care for vulnerable patients whilst strengthening links between local health services has been named 'GP Trainee of the Year' for North Scotland #doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/gp-trainee-wins-national-award-for-exceptional-work

A first-of-its-kind study suggests that Alzheimer’s disease is more widespread than previously thought #dementia #Alzheimers #NHS #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/alzheimer-s-disease-more-widespread-than-previously-thought-first-of-its-kind-study-suggests

A rise in social media discussions around topical steroid withdrawal is leading patients to refuse treatment for skin conditions, doctors have warned #eczema www.doctors.net.uk/news/doctors-need-greater-awareness-of-topical-steroid-withdrawal-to-counter-online-misinformation

On the picket line: Strikes are about our ‘constant struggle to keep on fighting for the NHS’ #doctorsstrike #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/on-the-picket-line-strikes-are-about-our-constant-struggle-to-keep-on-fighting-for-the-nhs

On the picket line: Strikes are about our ‘constant struggle to keep on fighting for the NHS’ #doctorsstrike #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/on-the-picket-line-strikes-are-about-our-constant-struggle-to-keep-on-fighting-for-the-nhs

Breast cancer treatment could be boosted by restoring a normal day-night hormone cycle, research suggests www.doctors.net.uk/news/resetting-the-body-clock-could-help-fight-breast-cancer-study-finds

The resident doctors strikes "can't carry on indefinitely" said NHS Providers chief executive as Streeting and BMA are urged to agree to mediation www.doctors.net.uk/news/strikes-can-t-carry-on-indefinitely-streeting-and-bma-urged-to-agree-to-mediation

The National Screening Committee is reviewing population testing for sudden cardiac deat after campaigners called for active young people to be routinely screened #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/uk-screening-committee-to-consult-on-sudden-cardiac-death-testing-next-year

Encephalitis presenting as psychosis: Experts have developed a symptom score to help doctors spot it following the tragic case of Mia Lucas, 12 www.doctors.net.uk/news/encephalitis-presenting-as-psychosis-symptom-score-could-help-doctors-spot-it

Some NHS trusts plan to call resident doctors every day during this week’s strikes and ask if they are taking action, the British Medical Association has claimed #doctorstrikes #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/strikes-resident-doctors-told-to-report-intimidation-over-daily-welfare-check-calls

Suprise research has found alcohol may not increase the risk of every cancer, including breast cancer, but instead may play a role in a few specific types #breastcancer www.doctors.net.uk/news/does-alcohol-really-cause-breast-cancer-new-genetic-study-casts-doubt

Researchers have said new tools to help early identification of the risk of pancreatic cancer could be developed after they identified genetic patterns to the disease #pancreaticcancer www.doctors.net.uk/news/new-research-identifies-genetic-links-to-pancreatic-cancer

Requests from general practice for pre-referral specialist advice have increased by nearly a quarter (23%) since the new £20 payment scheme was introduced #GP #NHS www.doctors.net.uk/news/gbp20-scheme-boosts-gp-advice-requests-by-23-but-fails-to-cut-waiting-lists

Eight in 10 consultant surgeons report doing a day or less of elective inpatient operations a week #doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/eight-in-10-surgeons-do-a-day-or-less-of-elective-inpatient-operations-a-week

The British Medical Association has accused Wes Streeting of “scaremongering”, after he warned that strikes before Christmas could push the NHS to collapse as it grapples with an outbreak of flu #doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/bma-accuses-streeting-of-scaremongering-about-nhs-as-strike-looms

Mark Fisher CBE, chief executive of NHS Greater Manchester, has been suspended from his role pending the outcome of an internal investigation, the NHS has confirmed #doctor #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/top-nhs-boss-suspended-pending-internal-investigation

A coroner has called for national guidance on the use of propofol in paediatric intensive care after a 15-year-old boy died from a drug overdose following heart surgery #nhs #doctor www.doctors.net.uk/news/child-s-death-from-sedative-prompts-coroner-s-call-for-national-guidelines

Operations and treatments are being scaled back across many parts of England as the NHS grapples with financial pressures #doctors #nhs www.doctors.net.uk/news/hospitals-ordered-to-cut-back-operations-and-treatments-to-save-nhs-money

Streeting has warned that the NHS is at "one minute to midnight" if strikes go ahead, but the BMA says the latest offer will create no additional doctors #NHS #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/bma-says-government-offer-creates-no-new-doctors-as-streeting-warns-nhs-at-one-minute-to-midnight