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09
Jan 2024

Section: Medical Negligence

Expert microbiologist says new antibiotic compound “very exciting”

An expert microbiologist has hailed the discovery of a potential new class of antibiotics able to treat lethal hospital-acquired infections as “very exciting”. Professor Laura Piddock, scientific director at the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership, said the new compound, zosurabalpin, worked “extremely well” in mice and test-tubes, adding that the research offered “definite…

09
Jan 2024

Section: Medical Negligence

Almost three million tested for cancer in England over last 12 months

According to new analysis from NHS England, up to three million people were seen for an urgent cancer check over the last 12 months. The number tested has risen by more than a quarter compared with the same period before the pandemic. The government says early diagnosis is crucial to improving survival rates, but…

19
Dec 2023

Section: Medical Negligence

Research suggests ethnicity affects pregnancy healthcare

Baby loss charity Sands has said that parents whose baby died during pregnancy or shortly after birth believe they received worse care due to their ethnicity. The charity spoke to a group of bereaved parents, some of whom believed stereotyping had put them at increased risk. Data also shows Black and Asian babies…

19
Dec 2023

Section: Medical Negligence

NHS data shows wait times for autism diagnosis reach 300 days

According to new NHS data, the average wait for an autism diagnosis in England has hit 300 days, up 53 per cent from 12 months previously and exceeding the NICE target of 91 days. The National Autistic Society described such wait times as appalling, warning “autistic people shouldn’t miss out on vital support because…

19
Dec 2023

Section: Medical Negligence

Study at University of Leeds offers hope for “new standard” in leukaemia care

A study has found that personalised treatment for the most common form of adult leukaemia is helping patients to survive for longer and to stay in remission. The trial led by the University of Leeds found therapy could be individualised for each patient by using regular blood tests to monitor their response. Cancer…

18
Dec 2023

Section: Medical Negligence

Cancer warning of blood in urine to appear in men’s toilets

Male cancer warnings are to appear on urinal mats in public toilets as part of a drive by NHS England to increase early detection of the disease. The mats, which are to be installed in thousands of toilets in pubs, restaurants, hotels, football grounds and some workplaces, will carry a message urging men to…

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Almost three million tested for cancer in England over last 12 months

Research suggests ethnicity affects pregnancy healthcare

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Expert microbiologist says new antibiotic compound “very exciting”

Almost three million tested for cancer in England over last 12 months

Research suggests ethnicity affects pregnancy healthcare

NHS data shows wait times for autism diagnosis reach 300 days

Study at University of Leeds offers hope for “new standard” in leukaemia care

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