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Delhi records rising H1N1 cases; officials say seasonal surge, no unusual genetic shift detected

Officials and media reports say H1N1 cases in Delhi have risen, with reported tallies varying by date and source. The chief minister called an emergency review meeting; health officials say isolation wards are in place and there is no shortage of staff or medicines. ICMR and the Union Health Ministry describe the rise as part of expected seasonal influenza and report no unusual genetic shift. The public is advised to follow respiratory hygiene and monitor vulnerable groups.

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Chinese authorities tighten rules as reports document youth misuse of prescription drugs and online sharing

Corroborated reports say Chinese authorities have reclassified a commonly misused cough suppressant and tightened prescription and dispensing controls after users shifted to alternatives. Officials launched 2025–2026 campaigns and stricter online pharmacy rules; international bodies flag non‑medical prescription use and online sales as regulatory concerns. Academic studies document prior adolescent misuse.

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Urine DNA test GALEAS™ Bladder identifies more than 9 in 10 bladder cancers in UK multicentre study

A prospective, multicentre real‑world study across seven UK NHS haematuria clinics found GALEAS™ Bladder detected 71 of 77 bladder cancers (≈92% sensitivity) in 964 patients, with reported specificity ≈92% and negative predictive value >99%. The test, developed by Nonacus, is being evaluated by several NHS organisations; authors note limitations and call for further study.

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