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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

Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies

Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.

DJ Screw: Remembering The Hip-Hop Pioneer

The entertainment world mourns Floyd 'DJ Screw' Myers Jr, the pioneering Houston DJ who revolutionised hip-hop with his iconic slowed-down sound and left an indelible mark on music history.

Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86

Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.

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.

Dave Ball: Soft Cell's Unsung Synth Pioneer

New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chiefs pioneer Warren McVea dies aged 79

Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.

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.

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.

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