Measles Spread Raises Concern among Public Health Wales (PHW)
Public Health Wales (PHW) are quite concerned about measles spread in Gwent and in other parts of Wales. In order to make sure that measles spread does not take place, authorities concerned have been every possible effort.
Woman Fights After Forceps Left inside her by Surgeon
Donna Bowett, 42, received a surgery at Redditch hospital. Doctors committed an avoidable mistake by leaving forceps inside her. This happened in her gallbladder operation.
This has been termed as an unacceptable error by her. It appears she's joined hands with medical law experts for hospital trusts to enhance staff training to preclude such preventable mistakes.
Efforts Afoot to End NHS ‘Cover-up Culture’: Norman Lamb
In a maneuver to prevent Mid-Staffordshire-style health scandal, Care Minister Norman Lamb has announced that new laws have been framed in order to put an end to the cover-up culture.
NHS 111 has Loopholes: GPs
GPs have cautioned the government and the residents that the new 111 health helpline introduced across England carries multitude of loopholes. According to them, this situation may cause harm to the GPs.
Pear-Shaped Nuclei May Hint the Reason for Universe’s Existence
Published in the journal Nature, a study carried out by researchers at the University of Liverpool has claimed that pear-shapes nuclei may hint the reason why the big bang was survived by the universe.
Man Dies after Jumping from Second Floor of West Cumberland Hospital
As per recent reports, it has been revealed that a man, who was admitted at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven, had died after jumping from the second floor window of the hospital.
Hospital authorities have informed his family. Cumbria Police along with the Health and Safety Executive are said to be investigating the matter.
Another Blunder at NHS, Forceps Left Inside Woman body
Another blunder was revealed at the NHS when seven-inch forceps were forgotten inside the body of a former nurse.
The nurse, who was mother of four children, Donna Bowett, had a keyhole surgery to remove her gallbladder, but was left in immense pain for three months.
Leaked Emails Disclosing Funding Disorder and Outcomes in New NHS Plan to Save A&E
Introduction of new plans that were launched to tackle the crisis in accident and emergency (A&E) units were marred by leaked emails. These emails disclosed panic among health officials about the amount of money they can make available to assist struggling hospitals.
South African Claimants to Sue DePuy in British Court
It was in 2010 when DePuy, prosthesis manufacturer, an affiliate of Johnson & Johnson's group, recalled hip implants. There are a number of South Africans who have suffered damages with regard to the recall.
Therefore, they are going to sue DePuy in a British court. More than 170 South African claimants are going to sue hip replacement manufacturer DePuy.
40% Chronic Back Pains Can be Treated with Antibiotics
Surgeons from the UK are reviewing ways of treating patients with chronic back pains. Scientists also determined that many of the worst cases were cause of bacterial infections.
PIP Implants Dangerous for Unborn Babies, says Study
Under the published study in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, a group of researchers have said PIP breast implants can affect the unborn babies.
Man Survives Eight Near-Death Instances
Warding off eight brushes with life, Matthew Hawksley has a story to narrate. Lending teeth to the destiny, Matthew survived eight near-death experiences.
He is 25-year-old, who showed his grit and determination in dealing with a chain of life-threatening instances. He survived a broken neck, heart attacks, MRSA, pneumonia and cancer.
Get Children Vaccinated for Measles, says Health Board
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After miniature outbreak of measles in Fife and Ayrshire, it appears the Health department has geared up for the same.
Bad Picture of Future of Social Care after Budget Cuts, says Council Chief
A research work conducted by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has dwelled on the future of social care in England. Irrespective of the organized ways of handling the same, the services have been thrown into the budget reduction.
Exposure to UV Rays good for Health: Study
Sunlight is essential for humans, says a group of Edinburgh University researchers. They have found that sunlight helps in reducing blood pressure, cuts heart attack and stroke chances.
Not only this, skin's exposure to sunlight is also said to prolong life. Dr. Richard Weller was of the view that sunlight's exposure might be outweighing the harms caused by sunrays.
Antibiotic Course to Treat Back Pain
Among all pains, back pain is something that creates a lot of problems in day-to-day work. There are hundreds of thousands of people, who have complained of crippling back pain.
Drug to Reduce Alcohol Consumption through Reward Mechanism
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A number of measures are there in order to bring a decline in alcohol consumption. But, there are very few, which shows effect as majority of them tries to make a person teetotaler.
A new drug has entered the market, which is meant for the treating alcohol problem. The novel drug named as Nalmefene is said to reduce the alcohol consumption by 61%.
Advancements in Research and Healthcare Lead to Rise in Heart Attack Survival Rate
Advancements in research and healthcare in the UK has improved heart attack survival rate. According to new figures, number of people surviving heart attack have doubled in past four decades.
World is Becoming Cooler, Says Manchester Team
While it is being claimed day by day that Earth has been turning warmer, a group of scientists at the University of Manchester has suspected that the world is rather getting cooler.
Top Manchester scientists affirmed that though, the use of emissions and pollutants had increased over time, it was surprising to find the world turning calmer.
Actor Garry McDonald to Head ‘Get To Know Anxiety campaign’
Current available drugs to treat alcohol problems try to make a person teetotaler. But the novel drug helps in curbing the alcohol consumption.
Drug investigator Dr. David Collier from Barts and The London School of Medicine was of the view that when the drug nalmefene is taken along with counseling sessions, it is able to cut the consumption by 61%.
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