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The NHS England rollout offers quick cholesterol tests and blood pressure checks in participating pharmacies for adults aged 40–84, with results emailed to patients. A pilot in north London found 19% at high risk and 88 started statins. The program aims to spot and reduce cardiovascular risk earlier.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have identified distinct androgen profiles in women with endometriosis, suggesting a non-invasive blood test could diagnose the condition and cut the current nine-year average wait in the UK. The study analysed 11-oxygenated androgens, including 11-ketotestosterone, in blood samples from 159 diagnosed patients and 57 controls, achieving over 95% accuracy in identifying cases.