COVID 19 Articles

An NHS watchdog warns that AI scribes transcribing doctor-patient consultations frequently misrecord drug names and diagnoses, potentially compromising patient safety by introducing errors into medical records.

A 31-year-old woman died from a cardiac event during childbirth, but her newborn son Tommy was delivered safely and is now home. The family describes him as their ‘light’ during grief.

The NHS has rolled out an updated flu vaccine targeting last year’s subclade-K strain, with schoolchildren and pregnant women eligible to receive doses beginning this week.

Critics say the NHS is failing to provide at-home end-of-life care for seriously ill children, forcing many to die in hospitals instead despite legal obligations to enable home deaths.

Disabled workers are less likely to have employer-based health insurance, putting them at greater risk of losing Medicaid coverage when work requirements take effect next year, according to a new report.

Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the US more than doubled over three decades, with research showing consumption of just one drink daily could elevate cancer risk across multiple cancer types.

Caesarean sections in Wales reached a record 42% of births in 2025, with mothers reporting inadequate postnatal support and recovery guidance following the major abdominal surgery.

A man left in severe paralysis after emergency room staff failed to order a brain scan missed a critical diagnosis. NHS data reveals a 41% rise in A&E-related clinical negligence claims over five years.

Rural hospitals across the U.S. are pursuing mergers with larger health systems to prepare for anticipated federal Medicaid funding shortfalls, though consolidation raises concerns about rising costs and reduced competition.

A newly FDA-approved pancreatic cancer drug called Rasonque showed dramatic survival benefits, but patients struggle to access it after the manufacturer closed its early access program upon approval, creating gaps before insurance coverage begins.