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Updated 2024-05-10 12:32
Martha's rule: Mother shares trauma over daughter's death
Martha Mills, 13, died when doctors failed to spot and treat a sepsis infection early enough.
Strep B: Mum calls for all pregnant women to be tested
Shannon Doherty spoke out after her baby son, Rian, became critically ill with the infection.
Martha's rule: Mother to press health secretary on patient rights
Merope Mills, whose daughter's death was preventable, says she will meet Stephen Barclay this week.
Transport for London bans 'unhealthy' artisan cheese advert
The cheese featured in the advert doesn't comply with advertising standards, TfL says.
Covid vaccines at care homes as BA.2.86 variant spreading
Jabs are being given faster than planned in England, with adults aged 65+ among those eligible.
Bristol Spire Hospital widens investigation into mesh surgeon
The private Spire hospital widens its review of mesh surgeon Tony Dixon's operations.
Hospital inspectors probe Nottingham NHS trust over three baby deaths
The Nottingham University Hospitals trust is already facing a police investigation over the deaths.
Infection expert calls for return of free Covid tests
Prof Rowland Kao said it was important to track the new Covid variant and some people cannot afford the tests.
New Covid variant BA.2.86 behind Norfolk care home outbreak
Health officials say it is too early to know whether BA.2.86 is more serious than previous strains.
YouTube starts verifying health workers in the UK
The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information.
Nottingham maternity deaths: Police announce criminal inquiry
Police are to investigate deaths at a trust in Nottingham, already the subject of a major review.
Sam Eljamel: Public inquiry to be held into disgraced brain surgeon
Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients at NHS Tayside, leaving many with life-changing injuries.
Crumbling concrete fears at host of new hospitals
The NHS has identified RAAC at 41 sites in England but the total may grow as more trusts come forward.
Bleeding disorder: 'I'm trapped in my house and avoid family events'
Sharon Gregg, who bleeds from her nose, eyes and fingernails, calls for understanding of her rare disorder.
Young autistic people dying despite warnings over care
BBC analysis of notices issued by coroners shows repeated failings in the care of autistic people.
How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility
Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples.
Staffordshire surgeon sought over alleged sexual assaults
Police say they continue to pursue a surgeon after two separate complaints of assault were made.
Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg
The research helps understanding of the earliest moments of life and the reasons behind infertility.
Turkey surgery warning as mother-of-four dies after gastric sleeve
Shannon Meenan Browse died from malnutrition after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey 18 months ago.
Study points to big surge in under-50 cancer cases
Cases in under-50s jump 79% since 1990 but population rise and better reporting are likely factors.
Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas to be illegal by end of year
Nitrous oxide will become a class C drug in the UK and carry up to two years in jail for possession.
Rise in young women vaping daily in the UK
Figures from the Office of National Statistics suggest more women aged 16-24 are vaping every day.
UK heatwave: Heat-health alert upgraded to amber as temperatures to hit 32C
Temperatures could hit as high as 32C by midweek, with the England alert in force until Sunday.
NHS ombudsman calls for Martha's rule to give power to patients
Rob Behrens says he was moved by the plea of Merope Mills, who shared the story of her daughter's death.
MS: Mum hopes groundbreaking trial helps her multiple sclerosis
Lisa Haines uses a scooter and walking stick to get about and hopes a multiple sclerosis pilot helps.
Sewage: Mum says daughter got E. coli after swimming in polluted sea
Jayne Etherington said her daughter Caitlin fell ill after swimming in the sea off the Welsh coast.
Losing my son to suicide felt like my heart was ripped out
Louise Russell is campaigning for more help and awareness after the death of her son Ciaran.
Hundreds of UK women can now take legal action over Essure device
They say the sterilisation device left them in pain - but the manufacturer defends its safety.
Lucy Letby: Senior judge appointed to lead inquiry
Lady Justice Thirlwall will lead a probe into how the neonatal nurse was able to murder seven babies.
Martha's rule: Government to explore bringing in change after tragic teen death
Ministers will try to make it easier for people to get second medical opinion after teenager's death.
Praying Margate doctor overstepped the boundaries, tribunal hears
Dr Richard Scott was previously given a formal warning in 2012 after "pushing" his religious views.
Teenage vaping: ‘I’ll have puffs as I’m falling asleep’
Seventeen-year-old Leia is one of a growing number of teenage vapers - but she's trying hard to quit.
Dr Michael Watt: 2018 assessment found he was not fit to practise
Neurologist Dr Michael Watt was at the centre of of Northern Ireland's biggest ever patient recall.
NHS gets limited stock of Wegovy weight-loss jab
Some UK patients could be prescribed the popular shot by specialist NHS weight management services.
Martha's rule: Call for right to second opinion after tragic teen death
Martha Mills died just over two years ago after failures by doctors to spot and treat her condition.
Infant leukaemia: Ipswich mother tells of her baby death heartbreak
A mother-of-two from Suffolk says she hopes new research will spare other parents from devastation.
Botox providers in England facing stricter rules
Anyone carrying out cosmetic injections must be trained to do so under strict new proposals.
Stroke survivor: 'A wheelchair will give me freedom'
A family are fundraising for their father after a stroke left him needing cranial surgery.
Lauren Bridges: Out-of-area patient died in 'cry for help', inquest jury finds
Lauren Bridges, 20, died after being moved to a mental health hospital 250 miles from her home.
Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters
The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?
Critically ill UK teen in legal fight with NHS
The 19-year-old wants to seek an experimental treatment abroad, but doctors say she needs end-of-life care.
Cervical cancer: 'I avoided my smear test - don't avoid yours'
Wendy Clarke is encouraging women to get tested after being diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer.
Junior doctors and consultants to strike together in England
Autumn walkouts in England will involve both groups, but emergency cover will be provided.
Brain fog after Covid linked to blood clots - study
A UK study links two proteins in the blood of hospital patients to thinking and memory problems.
Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland
The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials.
NHS failed to act on brain surgeon who harmed patients
Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.
Scotland should pilot drug consumption rooms, say MPs
The Home Office has so far blocked the facilities where people can inject drugs under supervision.
Coventry NHS boss to keep job despite complaints being upheld
NHS England says it continues to give Coventry and Warwickshire ICB chair Danielle Oum "its full support".
Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients
The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine.
Couple thank student midwife who gave birth to their daughter
Surrogate Jennifer Halliday gave birth to baby Connie in Paisley two weeks ago.
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