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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Review finds 250 patients need repeat bone scans

Over 200 hospital patients will undergo repeat bone density scans due to concerns identified in a review of previous diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
#healthcare
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Healthcare

Companies with doctors as directors awarded thousands of euro to treat waiting-list patients without going to tender, HSE audit finds

UK politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Children's spinal surgery waiting list 'stagnant' despite pledges

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill defends government efforts to increase capacity for children's spinal surgeries despite ongoing criticism.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Healthcare

Companies with doctors as directors awarded thousands of euro to treat waiting-list patients without going to tender, HSE audit finds

Healthcare
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

East San Jose's Regional Medical Center marks 1 year since restoring trauma care

East San Jose's Regional Medical Center has successfully restored trauma services, significantly impacting community health and saving lives.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Would you use cadaver fat for a boob job or butt lift? Some people already do

Cadaver fat is legally harvested from organ donors for cosmetic procedures, raising ethical concerns about its use in beauty treatments.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Lang to have surgery for 'serious' thumb injury

Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang suffered a serious thumb cut during Liverpool's 4-0 Champions League victory and requires surgery in Liverpool, while teammate Victor Osimhen sustained a forearm fracture.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

What I Learned from Breaking My Pelvis for the Second Time | The Walrus

A person's pelvis fracture at a cemetery during a family ash-scattering ceremony reveals unexpected consequences of life's pivotal moments and the fragility of physical independence.
Healthcare
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

For-profit healthcare is booming: See where private equity owns nearly 500 of America's hospitals

Private equity ownership of hospitals is increasing, offering financial support but posing risks to patient care and staff employment.
Medicine
fromNews Center
1 week ago

Simulation Training Dramatically Improves Colonoscopy Clinical Skills - News Center

Structured simulation-based training significantly improves gastroenterologists' ability to perform polypectomies, increasing success rates from 37% to 74%.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
3 weeks ago

Can Cartilage Actually Grow Back? New Research Offers Hope For Skiers With Bad Knees

Researchers are developing injectable scaffolds and enzyme-blocking treatments that regenerate cartilage in animal models, though human trials remain pending.
Medicine
fromNews Center
1 week ago

Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents 'Reprograms' Kidney Biology to Promote Recovery - News Center

Novel molecular mechanisms aiding recovery from diabetic kidney disease post-bariatric surgery in adolescents may inform non-surgical treatment targets.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
4 weeks ago

Robert Stock Recommended For Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgery

Stock, 36, has appeared in parts of five MLB seasons to this point in his career. A second-round pick by the Cardinals back in 2009, he made a strong impression with the Padres in 2018, his first season as a big leaguer. He posted a 2.50 ERA in 39 2/3 innings of work that year, but unfortunately he's struggled at the big league level since then.
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Exercise
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Millions with joint pain and osteoarthritis are missing the most powerful treatment

Exercise is the most effective treatment for osteoarthritis, yet fewer than half of patients are referred to it, with many instead receiving unnecessary treatments or premature surgery.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'I can move on with life'- first robot heart op patient

St George's Hospital successfully performs robotic-assisted heart bypass surgery, reducing recovery time and complications for cardiac patients.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Doctors accidentally operated on patient's wrong testicle during procedure in Irish hospital

Doctors at an Irish hospital accidentally operated on the wrong testicle during surgery on a patient who had gone under the knife for a procedure on his genitalia, it has emerged. The incident was one of four "wrong-site" surgeries that took place in acute hospitals during the last two years, with doctors also operating on a patient's incorrect leg in 2024.
Healthcare
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Doctors accidentally operated on patient's wrong testicle during procedure in Irish hospital

Doctors at an Irish hospital accidentally operated on the wrong testicle during surgery on a patient who had gone under the knife for a procedure on his genitalia. The incident was one of four wrong-site surgeries that took place in acute hospitals during the last two years, with doctors also operating on a patient's incorrect leg in 2024.
Healthcare
Health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Got elbow or heel pain? Shockwave therapy can help

Regular exercise extends lifespan, but aging active adults face increased risk of overuse injuries like plantar fasciitis, which can be treated with shockwave therapy when conservative methods fail.
Music
fromIndependent
1 month ago

He was told 'We're waiting for an ambulance to take you to Beaumont for brain surgery.' I said, 'What are my chances?' He goes, 'They're not great.'"

Guggi survived a 2021 brain aneurysm and recounts the sudden onset during an evening with his wife, alongside his religious upbringing and friendship with Bono.
#robotic-surgery
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sci-fi surgery as doctor in UK directs robot to remove a prostate in Gibraltar

Performing the procedure 1,500 miles away, from London's Harley Street district, was Prof Prokar Dasgupta, a professor of urology who heads The London Clinic's robotic centre of excellence. With the help of technology services provider Presidio, Dasgupta used a console in London to guide the Toumai Robotic System, made by Microport, through an intricate sequence of steps to successfully give Buxton a prostatectomy, a surgical removal of the prostate.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Six Words From A Stranger Saved My Husband's Life

Within a few hours, he went from a healthy, active, 63-year-old to an unconscious, life-support-dependent ICU patient. Kidney failure followed, plus an obstructed colon and compartment syndrome - all complications of what should have been a routine procedure.
Healthcare
#medical-negligence
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

I woke up from an operation in agony and the pain never went away

It felt like I had a needle through my back, and it was coming out my front, and I couldn't twist past it. Your mental health is affected. You get brain fog, you're tired, you're fatigued. You can't function as a woman and that's every day for 10 years.
Healthcare
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

I need bigger gloves because my thumb is a big toe'

A Nottinghamshire cobbler lost his thumb in a workplace accident, replaced it with his toe, and reports only inconvenience is needing larger gloves.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Over 60 children who suffered spinal surgery complications asked to return for clinical checks

It arose out of safety concerns in 2022 in relation to the treatment of a number of patients with Spina Bifida who had spinal surgery at CHI at Temple Street. These concerns related to poor clinical outcomes of some complex spinal surgery, including a high incidence of post-operative complications and infections, and two particularly serious surgical incidents, which occurred in July and September 2022.
Public health
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Woman bailed as cops probe doctor's surgery data breach

A 29-year-old non-surgery staff member was arrested and bailed in connection with an alleged data breach and theft at Croft Surgery.
#healthcare-data-breach
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Plastic surgeon association defies other medical associations by opposing trans health care - LGBTQ Nation

Administration health officials praised a statement released Tuesday by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) that advises against conducting "gender-related breast/chest, genital, and facial surgery" on people under the age of 19, even though such procedures are rarely conducted on minors. The ASPS based its statement on two recent reports from the U.K. and the U.S. that were widely criticized by transgender healthcare advocates as being biased.
LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Hospitals are posting prices for patients. It's mostly industry using the data

The idea echoes a policy implemented during his first term, when Trump suggested that requiring hospitals to post their charges online could ease one of the most common gripes about the health care system the lack of upfront prices. To anyone who's gotten a bill three months after treatment only to find mysterious charges, the idea seemed intuitive. "You're able to go online and compare all of the hospitals and the doctors and the prices,"
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Berlin hospital raises alarm over serious winter injuries

Cold weather and icy pavements in Berlin caused many winter-related injuries, prompting hospitals to deploy extra resources and temporary lifting of salt bans.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?

Specialist doctors call for more research into a possible link between GLP-1 weight-loss injections and rising gallbladder removals and gallstones.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scandal-hit Glasgow hospital must publish latest patient safety reviews, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking alongside families of children and adults who died after contracting infections while undergoing cancer treatment at the Queen Elizabeth university hospital (QEUH) campus in Glasgow. Friday is the final day of hearings in the six-year public inquiry ordered by the former health secretary Jeane Freeman into the design and construction of the hospitals launched after deaths linked to infections in the water supply and ventilation system.
UK politics
#great-ormond-street-hospital
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

It's 2026, but hospitals still haven't prevented snooping in celebrities' records - DataBreaches.Net

Hospital employees accessed and shared a celebrity patient's private medical information, took selfies while he was medicated, and took steps to conceal his presence.
#gender-affirming-surgery
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Do the tiny, boring exercises: how to really look after your hips

Maintaining hip strength and mobility through targeted, multi-planar exercises prevents pain, reduces osteoarthritis risk, and supports healthy aging.
Public health
fromMedium
1 month ago

Things AI Engineers Need to Keep in Mind with HIPAA and Healthcare Compliance

Healthcare AI requires system-level HIPAA compliance: data minimization, defensible de-identification, vendor BAAs, auditability, and proactive breach planning.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Parents win 858k payout after daughter dies following weight loss surgery in Turkey

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism while a family secured an 858,000 compensation payout after fatal Turkish weight-loss surgery.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Two medical associations update their recommendations on gender-affirming care for trans youth

The American Medical Association recommends delaying gender-affirming surgeries until adulthood while supporting other non-surgical gender-affirming care for youth.
#sepsis
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bouncing back: from an ankle sprain to a shoulder pinch, experts on the best way to recover from common injuries

Address underlying imbalances with targeted, consistent movement, proper diagnosis and professional care; combine rest, sleep, nutrition and graduated training to prevent and recover from pain.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early'

Public health consultant Dr Ross Keat said supporting people earlier to make small preventative changes would make "a big difference later on". Some 3,500 people in the north of the island within that age bracket are eligible for the checks. The checks will be carried out by two pre-existing nurses that support GP staff and would not replace GP appointments, Keat explained, adding that the cost would be minimal and absorbed by Ramsey Group Practice.
Public health
Health
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

This Invasive, Irreversible Surgery Is the Cheat Code to Getting My Former Sex Life Back. I'm Actually Considering It.

Consider inflatable penile prosthesis when medications, pumps, and injections do not produce sufficiently rigid, spontaneous erections suitable for anal sex and personal satisfaction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Failure to compensate pelvic mesh implant victims morally unacceptable', say campaigners

As every week, month, year passes, women are getting more frustrated, upset. You can't put their pain on hold. A lot of them have had to give up work or reduce their hours. They're struggling to make ends meet. We have some members, they've had to sell their homes and move in with elderly parents, marriages broken down We see those women at three in the morning trying to put up a post saying, I don't want to be here any more'
Public health
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Eye surgeon's advice after his own sight-saving op

Immediate recognition and same-day surgical treatment of retinal detachment can preserve vision; watch for floaters, flashes, curtain-like shadows, and blurred vision.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Great Ormond Street surgeon harmed 94 children, review finds

Ninety-four children were harmed by a Great Ormond Street orthopaedic surgeon between 2017 and 2022, including 36 who suffered severe harm.
#resilience
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Boy first in UK to have surgery to make him taller

A nine-year-old with fibular hemimelia underwent pioneering surface-mounted magnetically controlled femoral lengthening, gaining 3cm and returning to normal activity.
Medicine
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

99% of adults over 40 have shoulder "abnormalities" on an MRI, study finds

Rotator cuff MRI abnormalities are extremely common in both asymptomatic and symptomatic shoulders, often reflecting age-related changes rather than clinically significant tears.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI-Powered Surgery Tool Repeatedly Injuring Patients, Lawsuits Claim

Artificial intelligence has taken the medical device industry by storm - even adding a layer of complexity to the operating room that's resulting in patients being hurt, some health professionals claim. As Reuters reports, the TruDi Navigation System by device maker Acclarent was designed to treat chronic sinusitis, inflammation of the nasal sinuses, by inserting a tiny balloon to enlarge the sinus cavity openings.
Medicine
#plastic-surgery
Medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

AI enters the exam room, and nurses are left to manage the fallout

An AI-generated sepsis alert prompted protocolized IV fluids that conflicted with clinical judgment, risking harm for a patient with renal failure.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Family of teenager 'utterly let down' as surgeon guilty of 'serious failings' in her care

Jessica Sheedy (18) suffered massive blood loss during surgery at University Hospital Limerick
Medicine
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Who is Yaser Jabbar, the disgraced Great Ormond Street surgeon?

The doctor treated hundreds of children from 2017 to 2022 at Great Ormond Street Hospital (Gosh) in London, with independent experts saying in a new review that his surgery fell well below the level expected in several areas. Many patients came to harm or were left in pain, with some going on to need further surgery. Proper consent was also not obtained in some cases, while Mr Jabbar also had an "unjustified preference for certain surgical techniques including unconventional or unrecognised procedures".
Medicine
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff

The Court of Appeal dismissed the GMC's challenge, allowing transplant surgeon James Gilbert to return to practice despite findings of sexual harassment.
Medicine
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Plastic Surgeons Are Using Material From Dead People on New Patients

Surgeons increasingly use alloClae processed fat from deceased donors for body contouring, offering faster recovery and avoiding general anesthesia.
#medical-misconduct
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, court hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, inquiry hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, court hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, inquiry hears

fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Great Ormond Street doctor Yaser Jabbar who botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children, shocking report finds

Some 94 patients treated by Yaser Jabbar suffered harm including 36 who suffered severe harm, an investigation published by the hospital has concluded. Jabber treated hundreds of children from 2017 to 2022. On top of the 36 children who suffered severe harm, 39 patients came to moderate harm and 19 patients came to mild harm. The study also reported that 642 patients did not come to harm that could be attributable to the surgeon.
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Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Great Ormond Street doctor who botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children

A limb reconstruction surgeon at Great Ormond Street harmed 94 of 789 children treated; his substandard practice caused widespread and sometimes severe harm.
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis

A study led by Stanford Medicine researchers has found that an injection blocking a protein linked to aging can reverse the natural loss of knee cartilage in older mice. The same treatment also stopped arthritis from developing after knee injuries that resemble ACL tears, which are common among athletes and recreational exercisers. Researchers note that an oral version of the treatment is already being tested in clinical trials aimed at treating age-related muscle weakness.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'

"I heard a pop in my head, like a big bubble," she said. "I tried to scream, but it wasn't a normal scream. I knew something wasn't right."
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