Health

Stem cell patch surgery to mend spina bifida in the womb

Without treatment, spina bifida can sometimes lead to a range of lifelong issues, including problems with mobility because of nerve…

4 years ago

WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia

Some 66 deaths in The Gambia may be linked to four syrups made by an India-based firm, world health officials…

4 years ago

Sickle cell: Black donors urged to give blood to help treat patients

Professor Kevin Fenton, regional director for London for the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, said: "Being able to provide…

4 years ago

BT Group aims to protect 999 services during strike

Emergency call centre staff are among hundreds of BT Group staff in NI due to go on strike on Thursday.…

4 years ago

Union urges UK nurses to strike for first time

A strike ballot opens, with the Royal College of Nursing demanding a pay rise of 5% above inflation. Source link

4 years ago

HC-One: The Elms residents ‘not safe’ at four-inquest care home

Louise Broddle, CQC head of inspection for adult social care, said: "Standards of care at the Elms were unacceptable. People's…

4 years ago

Eating within set times good for shift workers

Time-restricted eating reduced blood pressure and cholesterol in a study of US firefighters. Source link

4 years ago

Covid inquiry first preliminary hearing begins

The inquiry's first module looks at pandemic preparedness, as campaigners say lessons must be learned. Source link

4 years ago

Abortion: Western Trust hopes to recommence services this month

When services were suspended in 2021 in the Western Trust area - which includes Londonderry, Strabane, Limavady, Omagh and Enniskillen…

4 years ago

East of England Ambulance Service close to declaring major incident

An ambulance service says it is on the brink of a major incident due to hospital handover delays. Source link

4 years ago