Lawyer dies during hair transplant surgery in Russia
Andrei Kapustin, a lawyer known for winning compensation for botched plastic surgery victims, has died during a hair transplant procedure. Read the full story.
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Mum awarded £35k after pneumonia jab injury
Natalie Witherington, 42, received £35,000 settlement after routine pneumonia vaccination caused severe shoulder damage doctors compared to car crash injuries. Read her story.
Cambridge surgeon cleared in NHS stroke claim case
A University of Cambridge professor has been cleared of dishonesty after being accused of exaggerating disabilities in a £1m NHS compensation claim following a stroke. Discover the full story.
Police fined £5,400 for blocking medical cannabis patient
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
DES pregnancy drug victims denied cancer compensation
Thousands of British women exposed to pregnancy drug DES face devastating cancers while being shut out of compensation. Exclusive investigation reveals the human cost of this medical scandal.
Pregnancy Drug Scandal Victims Demand Justice
Exclusive investigation reveals how Primodos victims continue fighting for compensation and recognition after pregnancy test drug caused devastating birth defects.
Claim Cash for Delayed Trains - Your Rights Revealed
Discover how UK train passengers can turn travel frustration into financial compensation. Learn the secret rules rail companies don't advertise and claim what you're owed for delays and cancellations.
Trump blocks mandatory airline delay compensation
Exclusive: The Trump administration moves to block mandatory compensation for airline passengers facing lengthy delays, sparking outrage among consumer rights advocates.
NHS COVID vaccine fraud: £40m stolen in compensation scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminal gangs exploited NHS COVID vaccine schemes, stealing up to £40 million through fraudulent claims while legitimate victims struggle for compensation.
Pig kidney successfully transplanted into human in medical first
In a world-first medical breakthrough, surgeons have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human patient, marking a revolutionary step forward in addressing organ donor shortages.
3D Printed Vertebra Saves Crash Victim in UK First
Groundbreaking spinal surgery using a custom 3D-printed titanium vertebra has transformed a young man's life after a devastating motorcycle accident, marking a UK medical milestone.
Trump's Walter Reed MRI: Brain Scan Details Revealed
Former President Donald Trump underwent brain scan procedures during controversial 2019 Walter Reed visit, raising new questions about presidential health transparency and medical ethics.
Surgeon meets baby he saved - now his colleague
In an extraordinary full-circle moment, consultant surgeon Peter Moseley is overcome with emotion as a man whose life he saved as an infant now works alongside him as a colleague in the same hospital.
NHS surgeon wins £200k over weight loss op dispute
Renowned bariatric surgeon wins landmark employment tribunal case against NHS trust following career-ending dispute over surgical complications and patient safety concerns.
Electronic implant successfully restores sight to blind patients
Groundbreaking UK clinical trial reveals revolutionary electronic eye implant has successfully restored partial vision to patients blinded by retinal disease. The bionic device represents the most significant advancement in visual prosthetics in decades.
Bionic chip restores sight to AMD patients in UK trial
Revolutionary Prima microchip implant successfully treats age-related macular degeneration, allowing patients to read and recognise faces again in world-first UK trial.
Revolutionary implant restores reading vision to blind
Groundbreaking neurostimulation device successfully enables blind patients to read text and recognise faces in pioneering UK clinical trial, offering new hope for millions with degenerative eye conditions.
Gene therapy restores sight to blind patients in UK trial
Groundbreaking NHS trial sees legally blind patients regain reading vision through innovative gene therapy treatment, offering new hope for millions with inherited eye conditions.
Casualty: World's Longest-Running Medical Drama at 38 Years
BBC's Casualty celebrates becoming the world's longest-running medical drama after 38 groundbreaking years on television. Discover the secrets behind its enduring success and what makes this British institution continue to captivate audiences.
Young Brits excluded from medical trials, report reveals
Shocking new report reveals how age restrictions and participation barriers in medical trials are putting young people's health at risk and creating dangerous knowledge gaps in treatments.
Hero dog saves owner's life in double medical emergency
Meet Sharwood the shar-pei cross who has become a lifesaving hero after alerting neighbours when his owner suffered two medical crises. This incredible story of canine intuition and loyalty will restore your faith in man's best friend.
NHS maternity negligence payouts hit record £1.1bn
Shocking new figures reveal NHS maternity negligence claims have reached unprecedented levels, exposing systemic failures and demanding urgent government action to protect mothers and babies.
Father's NHS legal fight after toddler's sepsis death
A grieving father takes the NHS to court after his 18-month-old daughter dies from sepsis, claiming missed opportunities to save her life could have prevented the tragedy.
NHS £2.6bn Crisis Over Soaring Childbirth Negligence Claims
A shocking National Audit Office report reveals maternity failures now account for half of all NHS clinical negligence claims, creating a financial timebomb for Britain's health service.
Grey's Anatomy superfan exposes major medical blunder
A devoted Grey's Anatomy viewer with medical expertise reveals a shocking inaccuracy in the show's medical procedures that could change how fans watch forever
NHS negligence liabilities hit £10 billion crisis
Shocking new figures show NHS clinical negligence liabilities have surged to nearly £10 billion, raising serious concerns about patient safety and healthcare funding.
NHS negligence bill hits £60bn - bigger than nuclear cleanup
Shocking report reveals NHS medical negligence liabilities have quadrupled to £60 billion - exceeding Britain's nuclear decommissioning costs and creating one of government's largest financial burdens.
NI GPs Face Mandatory Rare Disease Training
All GPs in Northern Ireland will be required to complete specialist training on rare medical conditions after a damning report revealed significant knowledge gaps affecting patient care.
Breast turns black after NHS mammogram ordeal
A mother shares her terrifying experience after a routine NHS mammogram left her breast black and requiring emergency surgery - a cautionary tale about medical procedures gone wrong.
Johnson & Johnson sued by thousands over surgical mesh
Thousands of British women take legal action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, claiming their surgical mesh products caused life-altering injuries and complications.
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