Bedbound at 27: Four-Year Medical Mystery Solved
After being dismissed by doctors for years, Megan Hogg finally received a life-changing diagnosis that explains why she spent four years bedbound with debilitating symptoms.
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Secret filming exposes abuse at dementia care home
Secret filming reveals systematic neglect and mistreatment of dementia patients at a Somerset care facility, prompting urgent regulatory action and family outrage.
Obese patient dies during dental procedure in Ohio
A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.
US Shutdown Threatens Healthcare for Millions
A looming US government shutdown threatens to disrupt healthcare for millions of vulnerable Americans, with Medicaid services and medical research facing immediate suspension as political deadlock continues.
Gaza's last hospitals overwhelmed by patient 'tsunami'
A catastrophic surge of patients, including many women and children, is overwhelming the final operational hospitals in Gaza, with medical staff describing a complete systemic failure and an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Music Lowers Blood Pressure in ICU Patients
Groundbreaking research demonstrates that listening to music can significantly reduce blood pressure and heart rate in intensive care patients, offering a simple, drug-free aid to recovery.
Sydney Nurse Suspended Over Alleged Threats to Israeli Patients
A Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital nurse has been suspended following allegations she made threats towards Israeli patients. Health authorities and police are investigating the incident that has sparked outrage and raised concerns over patient safety and condu
Bankstown Nurse Has Threat to Kill Charge Dropped
A Sydney nurse, previously sacked over a viral video, has had a serious charge of threatening to kill Israeli patients dropped by prosecutors. The case, which sparked intense public debate, concludes with a lesser charge.
Doctor dismissed symptoms as IBS - it was bowel cancer
Exclusive: Lauren Koster, 29, reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as IBS for two years before she was finally diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Her urgent warning about trusting your instincts.
Faulty NHS GPS Trackers Endanger Vulnerable Patients
Exclusive investigation reveals critical safety failure in GPS monitoring devices used by the NHS and care providers, leaving patients with conditions like dementia at severe risk.
Hawaii's 'Marianne' Patients Evacuated Amid Wildfires
Amidst devastating wildfires, fragile psychiatric patients from the 'Marianne' facility are airlifted to safety in a complex and urgent operation on Maui.
Hospital Apologises After Stranding Vulnerable Patient
Milton Keynes University Hospital issues formal apology after a catastrophic failure leaves a vulnerable patient with learning disabilities alone and without transport for hours, sparking outrage from Mencap and a government review.
CQC Exposes 'Unacceptable' Mental Health Care Failures in England
A damning Care Quality Commission report reveals systemic failures in mental health services, with patients facing 'unacceptable' care and a postcode lottery for treatment.
Moscow Hospital Covid Outbreak: Dozens Isolated
Major outbreak in Moscow healthcare facilities forces isolation of medical staff and patients. Health officials confirm surge in cases as Russia battles new wave.
New Covid Wave Drives 20% Surge in UK Hospital Patients
Health leaders issue urgent warning as latest Covid wave fuels a sharp rise in hospitalisations, with new variants and waning immunity creating a perfect storm for the NHS this summer.
NHS ambulances struggle with obese patient transport costs
Ambulance services across the UK are facing mounting financial pressures due to the rising number of obese patients requiring specialised transport, with costs running into millions.
Chinese patients seek experimental cancer treatment in London
Dozens of Chinese cancer patients are travelling to London for a groundbreaking but unproven therapy, raising ethical and regulatory concerns.
Nurse jailed for stealing from Fife care home patients
A nurse from Kirkcaldy, Fife, has been sentenced to prison for stealing money from elderly and vulnerable patients under her care. The shocking case highlights breaches of trust in the healthcare system.
Heartbreaking reason for lifelike baby doll sales surge
A touching trend reveals why grieving parents and dementia patients are turning to lifelike baby dolls for comfort and emotional healing.
Kellie Finlayson's cancer battle exposes insurance flaws
Kellie Finlayson shares her emotional journey after being diagnosed with cancer and the shocking insurance struggles that followed. Her story highlights gaps in financial support for cancer patients.
NHS doctors accused of fat-shaming obese patients
A damning report exposes how overweight and obese patients are being fat-shamed by NHS doctors, leading to serious health consequences. Experts warn of the damaging effects of weight stigma in healthcare.
Working-age adults dominate NHS waiting lists
New data reveals a disturbing trend as economically active adults make up the majority of NHS waiting lists, signalling a healthcare system under unprecedented strain.
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