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Family Handout Failings by NHS 111 contributed to the death of an autistic teenager, a coroner has ruled. Hannah Royle, 16, suffered a cardiac arrest as she was driven to hospital by her parents after a 111 algorithm failed to notice she was seriously ill. A coroner said her death had exposed a risk people […]

Dean Mitchell Getty Images There will be “a tsunami” of people without the care they need this winter unless staff shortages are tackled, England’s care watchdog is warning. Social care staff are “exhausted and depleted,” says Care Quality Commission (CQC) chief executive, Ian Trenholm. In a report, the CQC urges immediate work to address the […]

Alison McDonald had always been taller than her daughter – so when she suddenly shrank below her height, the family knew something was wrong. The mother-of-four had spent weeks with an “excruciatingly painful” back, but hospital doctors had put it down to nothing more than muscle aches. Then one day her daughter Vicci Hughes noticed […]

In genetic medicines, delivery is key. You want to make sure that the medicine reaches its destination in the body and doesn’t cause any problems along the way. But before that, you want to ensure that the chosen delivery vehicle has enough room to carry everything it needs for the trip. ReCode Therapeutics is developing […]

In another big tie-up between two tech-enabled healthcare companies, Oak Street Health plans to acquire RubiconMD. The company, which operates dozens  of primary care centers for Medicare patients, plans to build out a virtual network of specialists. Oak Street would buy RubiconMD for $130 million in cash, with up to $60 million in additional payments […]

Young teenagers are gathered in groups in the school library, talking about sexual harassment. They are discussing different scenarios and whether the person involved can ever give their consent to them – whether that’s holding hands, sharing photos online or being followed. It’s part of a Year 9 lesson at Firth Park Academy in Sheffield […]

Soon, people may be able to buy hearing aids without needing to go through a hearing exam or fitting. The Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule on Tuesday that would allow adults to buy the devices over-the-counter, with the goal of making them more affordable and accessible. With hearing aids costing an average […]

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US surgeons say they have successfully transplanted the kidney of a genetically modified pig into a brain-dead human. The two-hour operation took place at the New York University Langone Health medical centre and, according to experts, is the most advanced experiment in the field so far. Lead investigator, Dr Robert Montgomery, explains the procedure. Read […]

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) has declared a critical incident due to the pressures it is facing. A critical incident allows all health and care organisations to work together and focus on resolving the situation. The trust reported up to 100 people were waiting to be seen in the emergency department on Wednesday, with […]

The pandemic turned every corner of the healthcare industry on its head. And while the Delta variant is ravaging hospitals and intensive care units around the country, pushing caregivers beyond their capacity, there’s a quieter evolution borne out of the pandemic elsewhere. Home health organizations have also faced massive upheaval during the pandemic. At the […]

More than 50,000 Covid cases have been recorded in the UK for the first time since 17 July. Amid calls for more restrictions, Boris Johnson urged people to come forward for booster jabs when their time comes. The prime minister said those who become eligible for a third dose of vaccine should organise an appointment […]