Thursday, August 31, 2023

Brain fog after Covid linked to blood clots - study

A UK study links two proteins in the blood of hospital patients to thinking and memory problems.

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NHS failed to act on brain surgeon who harmed patients

Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.

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Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland

The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials.

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Scotland should pilot drug consumption rooms, say MPs

The Home Office has so far blocked the facilities where people can inject drugs under supervision.

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Coventry NHS boss to keep job despite complaints being upheld

NHS England says it continues to give Coventry and Warwickshire ICB chair Danielle Oum "its full support".

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Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients

The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn

Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help.

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Can we grow a third set of teeth?