Grandfather dies after healthy lung removed in false cancer diagnosis
A devastating medical blunder saw Dennis Jackson undergo unnecessary lung removal surgery after being wrongly diagnosed with cancer, leading to his tragic death months later.
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Pathologist dies after hospital medication error
Distinguished pathologist Dr Paul Miller tragically died from a medication overdose after hospital staff administered the wrong drug following a routine procedure at West Suffolk Hospital.
Illegal cosmetic surgeon sentenced after Malibu actress death
A fake doctor who performed deadly illegal surgery on a Malibu actress has been sentenced to prison. Discover the shocking details of the case that ended in tragedy.
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
Sydney surgeon banned after unnecessary elderly patient surgeries
Renowned Sydney surgeon Dr. Kwong Yan Tam faces severe restrictions after medical tribunal finds he performed unnecessary surgeries on elderly patients, including a 95-year-old woman.
Netflix Maya Case: $261M Verdict Overturned in Florida
A Florida appeals court has overturned the landmark $261 million verdict against Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, dealing a significant setback to the Kowalski family and raising questions about Netflix's documentary impact.
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.
Mother dies after NHS misses faecal vomiting sepsis signs
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking hospital negligence as 31-year-old Stephanie Mfongwot perished from sepsis after medical staff dismissed her critical symptoms as constipation.
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.
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.
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.
Chronic Lyme Disease: Medicine's Divided Opinion
Explore the heated medical controversy surrounding Chronic Lyme Disease as patients fight for recognition while doctors demand scientific evidence in this deep-dive investigation.
Trump Health Warning: Doctor's Chilling Prediction
Exclusive medical analysis reveals concerning predictions about Donald Trump's long-term health, with doctors warning of potential cognitive and physical decline following his COVID-19 treatment.
Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
AI Outperforms Radiologists in NHS Scan Analysis Trial
Exclusive: Revolutionary artificial intelligence technology is transforming NHS diagnostics, detecting critical conditions faster and more accurately than human specialists in major clinical trial.
Brain surgeon arrested for leaving patient during surgery
Renowned neurosurgeon Dr Yair Karne faces criminal charges after allegedly leaving a patient mid-brain surgery to handle personal banking matters in a case that's rocked the medical community.
7 Tuskegee students accepted into Morehouse medical programme
In a remarkable academic achievement, seven Tuskegee University students have secured places at Morehouse School of Medicine, marking a significant moment for historically Black institutions and medical education diversity.
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