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Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons warn of mounting complications from cheap blepharoplasty procedures performed abroad, with patients reporting open wounds, vision problems, and inadequate aftercare placing burden on the NHS.
‘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 analysis showing nearly 30% of national patient list declines occurring in the most disadvantaged practices.
‘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 16-year-old international student from Hong Kong, died by suicide in July 2023 while studying at a UK boarding school, raising questions about safeguarding for vulnerable international students.
Survey for Jersey children to include social media for first time
A survey of Jersey children and young people will include questions about social media and generative AI use for the first time when it runs in October.
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
Alcohol consumption in the U.S. decreased overall between 2022 and 2024, but adults aged 50-64 (roughly Gen X) were the only age group showing increased drinking, including higher rates of heavy drinking.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination campaign targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if left untreated.
More or less protein? What to eat to get you through a heatwave
Experts recommend adjusting diet during heatwaves by choosing water-rich foods, lighter proteins, and efficient cooking methods while maintaining proper hydration through food and fluids.
Your partner’s snoring could be impacting your health
A partner’s snoring can disrupt sleep quality, affecting focus, memory, stress levels, and emotional regulation. About 75% of people sleeping next to snorers report sleep disruption, with various treatment options available.
Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily during NHS cancer care
Twenty women had unnecessary breast removals at an NHS trust in north-east England during cancer treatment, with hundreds of patients overall found to have suffered harm at the facility.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found antihistamines and colchicine offered small fatigue reduction in long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure for the millions affected.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out teplizumab, a new treatment that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, alongside accelerated screening to identify those who could benefit from the drug.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has disclosed a diagnosis of polycythaemia vera, a rare incurable blood cancer affecting about 8,000 people in the UK that can be managed through treatment.
Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds
A major study of nearly 980,000 people in the UK found that consuming very hot tea and coffee triples the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, prompting experts to recommend letting hot drinks cool before consumption.
NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
The NHS experienced record summer demand across emergency services as five heatwaves drove unprecedented hospital admissions, with A&E units seeing 7.3 million attendances over June through August.
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit within three years, citing racism and exclusion, according to a new survey of 950 BAME managers.
‘It makes you feel helpless’: patients and doctors cast doubt on standard treatment for endometriosis
A study questions the standard treatment approach for endometriosis, finding that surgery and hormonal medication do not improve quality of life for patients with chronic pelvic pain.
New federal autism committee head has financial ties to leucovorin
The new head of the federal autism research committee has financial ties to a company promoting leucovorin treatment, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest in research funding decisions.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 ballot participants supporting the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion since 2008.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
A UK vaccine injury scheme has cost £83m to run since April 2022, with administrative expenses more than doubling the £32m paid to victims, according to newly released government figures.
NHS to roll out at-home HPV cervical screenings in Wolverhampton
The NHS is rolling out at-home HPV self-testing kits in Wolverhampton to increase cervical cancer screening rates among women who have missed appointments.
Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits
An NHS trust in north-east England has admitted that twenty women underwent unnecessary mastectomies. The admission follows earlier revelations about serious failures at the breast cancer unit.
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