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The latest headlines across every section, pulled from official and open-access sources.

UKHSA (UK) · Jul 20, 2026

Official Statistics: Weekly all-cause mortality surveillance: week ending 16 August 2026

How the actual number of deaths in England compare with expected numbers for each week.

Fierce Biotech · Jul 20, 2026

Kolon’s cell-based gene therapy fails phase 3 osteoarthritis trial

A phase 3 trial of Kolon TissueGene’s cell-based gene therapy has missed its co-primary endpoints. With a second late-stage study scheduled to report data in October, the biotech is holding off on determining the next steps for the osteoarthritis candidate.

Fierce Biotech · Jul 20, 2026

Tempus buys out cancer genomics partner Personalis in $1.5 billion deal

Tempus is boosting its cancer offerings with a deal to buy out Personalis three years after the pair first teamed up in oncology.

Fierce Biotech · Jul 20, 2026

Scribe aims for $96M IPO to fund clinical push for lipid-lowering genetic meds

Scribe Therapeutics has put its IPO plans down on paper, showing the genetic medicine company hopes to raise $96 million through its public listing.

UKHSA (UK) · Jul 20, 2026

Guidance: Meningococcal B (MenB) time limited vaccination offer: information for healthcare practitioners

Guidance for health professionals delivering the time-limited MenB vaccination offer for year 13 age group for academic year 2025 to 2026 and eligible higher and further education entrants under 25 years for 2026 to 2027.

Fierce Biotech · Jul 20, 2026

BMS expands AI footprint with Nvidia, aiming for ‘most powerful AI factory in life sciences’

Bristol Myers Squibb has entered into an expanded collaboration with Nvidia to create the biggest supercomputer for drug R&D, according to the announcement.

KFF Health News · Jul 20, 2026

Violence Repeatedly Erupts at Dementia Care Facilities Despite Warnings, Inspections Show

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be fertile ground for violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults. A KFF Health News examination of health reports and court records shows how warning signs are missed and safeguards fall short.

KFF Health News · Jul 20, 2026

Doctors ‘Cringe’ at Possibility of Documenting Which Medicaid Enrollees Too Sick To Work

Final regulations on Medicaid work requirements say enrollees must regularly obtain documentation — possibly from medical professionals — to prove that they’re too sick to work. Doctors say the rules put them in a tough spot.

KFF Health News · Jul 20, 2026

Pregnant Woman’s Roadside Death Triggers Push To Reopen Mississippi Delta Hospital

The deaths of Harmony Ball-Stribling and her unborn daughter five years ago have galvanized local leaders determined to reopen a Mississippi Delta hospital. But once a rural community loses a hospital, bringing it back can be nearly impossible.

UKHSA (UK) · Jul 20, 2026

Guidance: Flu vaccines for children and young people for 2026 to 2027

A quick reference guide to the childhood flu vaccines for winter 2026 to 2027.

UKHSA (UK) · Jul 20, 2026

Guidance: Flu vaccination: letter template for at risk patients and carers

Template for GPs to invite patients at risk of flu due to a medical condition or age, and their carers, to have their annual flu vaccine.

MHRA (UK) · Jul 20, 2026

Guidance: Medical devices: legal requirements for specific medical products

Information for manufacturers on the regulations that apply to prosthetic, orthotic and ophthalmic devices.

MHRA (UK) · Jul 20, 2026

Guidance: Custom-made medical devices in Great Britain

How to comply with the regulatory requirements for manufacturing custom-made medical devices.

WHO · Jul 20, 2026

Road deaths fall by 21% globally but stronger action is needed to save lives

Despite the addition of more than one billion motor-vehicles to the world’s roads, the global rate of road traffic deaths declined by 21% between 2011 and 2025, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The world has experienced profound changes in road traffic during this time with the emergence of new modes of transport and a sharp rise in motorcycle use. Despite this progress, however, road traffic crashes still claimed 1.16 million people's lives in 2025. Road traffic injuries remain the leading cause of death among children and youth aged 5–29…

FDA MedWatch · Jul 20, 2026

Early Alert: Intravascular Administration Set Issue from Baxter

Baxter administration sets may have air bubbles in the drip chamber and tubing, which may result in air being delivered through the IV line to the patient.

FDA MedWatch · Jul 20, 2026

Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories (A Div. of J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg Due to Potential Cross Contamination with Ranitidine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 18th, 2026 – Panoli, Gujarat, Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories (A Div. of J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) is voluntarily recalling four lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg to the consumer level due to cross contamination with Ranitidine.

MedCity News · Jul 20, 2026

Women’s Oncology Market Could Reach $110B in 2030, but Gaps Remain

A new PwC report says the women’s oncology market could reach $110 billion by 2030, though funding and care gaps remain. The post Women’s Oncology Market Could Reach $110B in 2030, but Gaps Remain appeared first on MedCity News .