Category : NHS


NHS Patients Should Write Their Own Medical Records

A call for NHS patients to co-author medical records digitally, inspired by US systems like OurNotes and Intellipedia, to improve communication and end reliance on Post-it notes during critical appointments.

Measles Outbreak in Utah Surpasses 600 Cases

Utah reports more than 600 measles cases, with 85% of infections among unvaccinated individuals. The outbreak has led to dozens of hospitalizations and recent exposures at schools.

Trump Nominates Erica Schwartz as CDC Director

Donald Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general and US Coast Guard rear admiral, to lead the CDC. The selection ends a lengthy search for a permanent director.

Bodybuilder Battles Rare 'Butterfly Skin' Condition Daily

Peter Mesits, 21, lives with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare disorder causing fragile skin that blisters and scars easily. Despite daily bandage changes and fused fingers, he remains determined to continue his bodybuilding journey and r

Trump Nominates Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC Director

Former President Donald Trump has nominated Dr Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to lead the CDC. The appointment follows a period of instability at the agency under Health Secretary RFK Jr.

Tick Bite ER Visits Hit Decade High in US

Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest level in nearly a decade across the United States, with experts warning of expanding tick ranges and longer seasons due to climate change.

Norwegian Man Cured of HIV Via Sibling Stem Cell Transplant

A 63-year-old Norwegian man has been cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother, who carried a rare genetic mutation. This marks the first known case where a family member donor successfully eliminated both HIV and cancer.

NHS Near-Collapse and Vaccine Disinformation in Covid Inquiry

The Covid-19 inquiry has disclosed that the UK's healthcare system was perilously close to collapse during the pandemic, while vaccine disinformation spread widely. In other news, a former military chief warns of urgent armed forces renewal.

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