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Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
Martha’s rule, which allows NHS patients and staff to request care reviews, is expanding to every accident and emergency department in England starting this month, with full rollout completed by March 2028.
‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK
Luna Wong, a Hong Kong teenager who moved to a UK boarding school in 2022, died by suicide in July 2023. Her death raises questions about how international students’ mental health needs are addressed by private education institutions.
This year’s MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice
Forensic anthropologist Kate Spradley and philosopher Felipe De Brigard are among this year’s MacArthur Fellows, recognized for work bridging science and justice.
Irish rugby: The international rugby ‘trailblazer’ and her legacy of cancer awareness
A memorial rugby match in Northern Ireland honored Rosie Stewart, an Irish international player who died of breast cancer at 33, while promoting female health awareness through educational discussions.
CDC measles death count still lags Pennsylvania’s
The CDC reports two measles deaths in the U.S. this year, but Pennsylvania officials count four deaths in a historic outbreak, raising questions about how deaths are classified and counted.
U.S. poised to boot legal immigrants from Medicaid, including refugees and sex-trafficking victims
Hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, including refugees and trafficking victims, face Medicaid coverage loss starting October 1 under federal legislation, with nine states and D.C. reporting over 281,000 at-risk enrollees.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, with 90% of routine services continuing despite the 24-hour industrial action.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors vote overwhelmingly for strike action over pay erosion, with 95% of 104 ballot participants supporting action amid claims of 29% real-terms pay cuts since 2008.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The Covid inquiry found that NHS staff faced inadequate protective equipment during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn in taxpayer money wasted on PPE procurement despite £14.9bn total spending.
UK doctors develop non-invasive test for womb cancer in women bleeding after menopause
UK researchers developed a non-invasive test using urine and vaginal fluid samples to help identify womb cancer in women with postmenopausal bleeding, potentially reducing unnecessary invasive procedures.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons report rising complications from cheap eyelid surgery performed abroad, with patients experiencing serious problems including inability to close eyes and reopened wounds.
‘Ghost patient’ policy wrongly removing at-risk people from GP lists, doctors say
An NHS policy accelerating the removal of inactive patients from GP lists has disproportionately affected deprived areas, with doctors reporting vulnerable patients losing healthcare access and practices facing significant income losses.
‘A tumour the size of a football saved my life’
A Coventry woman diagnosed with mucinous ovarian cancer, one of the UK’s rarest cancer forms, urges others not to dismiss concerning symptoms and to trust their instincts about their health.
Watchdog criticises Norfolk Police’s handling before man’s death
A police watchdog criticized Norfolk Police for advising a family to contact a locksmith instead of referring them to mental health services when they raised concerns about their son, who was found dead the next day.
Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A UK trial is testing a new pain management program for endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting millions of women, combining medication, physiotherapy, and psychological support.
Menopause supplements costing more than £400 a year ‘no better than cheap multivitamin’
Consumer watchdog Which? found menopause supplements costing over £400 yearly offer no advantage over inexpensive multivitamins, lacking proper nutrient doses for menopausal symptoms.
Kratom and 7-OH should be regulated, experts agree. They’re split on how
Experts agree kratom and its derivative 7-OH need regulation, but disagree on approach—from DEA scheduling to state marketplace oversight—as use of these pain-relief products surges.
What’s behind HHS claims that gender-affirming care ‘may’ radicalize
The HHS released an unreviewed report suggesting gender-affirming care may radicalize supporters toward political violence, drawing criticism from experts who question its methods and scientific legitimacy.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching following increased concern about meningitis B infections, with officials saying it will protect those at highest immediate risk.
‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A mother in Greater Manchester describes a five-and-a-half-year struggle to obtain an official autism diagnosis for her 14-year-old daughter, during which the teenager’s mental health deteriorated significantly.
NHS boss says staff suspected of snooping on patients’ records should be suspended immediately
The head of NHS England has called for immediate suspension of staff suspected of accessing patient records without clinical justification, citing growing concerns about privacy breaches across health trusts.
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