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Apr 2019
The Epilepsy Society is calling for the government to commission an urgent review of the supply chain of epilepsy medication. The appeal follows a ‘steep rise’ in the volume of people struggling to obtain medication to help control their seizures, and the charity say the ‘anxiety and stress’ of this is putting patients at greater…
16
Apr 2019
Following the news in January that two premature babies had died after contracting a staphylococcus aureus infection, it has now been reported that a third baby has died at the same maternity hospital. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde announced in a statement earlier this week “As previously reported, we have been rigorously managing a number…
10
Apr 2019
As the number of people with type-2 diabetes in England continues to rise, more patients than ever are having to undergo amputations due to complications with the disease. In the years between 2015 and 2018, over 27,000 lower leg, foot and toe amputations were carried out by the NHS, which is 3,000 more than in…
10
Apr 2019
New research in Scotland has suggested that routinely vaccinating girls with the HPV vaccine results in a ‘dramatic’ reduction in cervical disease later on in life. HPV (human papillomavirus) is a sexually transmitted infection and some strains of the virus are linked to cervical cancer. Researchers suggest that since an immunisation programme was launched ten…
10
Apr 2019
Four members of staff have been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance or poison to patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, amid allegations of neglect and mistreatment. The investigations have come about following concerns raised about the care provided to some patients on the stroke unit at the hospital. Three healthcare professionals previously arrested…
10
Apr 2019
The NHS in England is to offer pregnant women a new type of blood test to detect the potentially life-threatening condition. Evidence suggests the PLGF testing, which can detect whether a women is at high, medium or low risk of developing pre-eclampsia, speeds up diagnosis, meaning life-threatening complications to the mother and baby can be…
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