Denying Patient Emergency

Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row

Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHS

NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled

The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.

Mental health patients could get job coach visits in hospital, minister tells BBC

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".

My stroke symptoms were mistaken for the menopause

Maria Mulgrew was training for a marathon when she began to experience dizziness and regular falls.

How Hurricane Helene is threatening dialysis patients

Hurricane Helene is gone, but its ripple effects continue all across the U.S., with tens of thousands of dialysis patients now at risk of losing access to lifesaving care due to a shocked supply ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Halep to stay 'patient' after another comeback loss

Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep loses on her latest WTA Tour comeback, having won just once since returning from a doping ban in March.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

A bogus NHS dental practice harvests passport numbers and credit card details from those signing up.

Gregg Wallace denies inappropriate sexual comments

Wallace says an incident was investigated, and the outcome was "I hadn't said anything sexual".

Clinton knocks Trump for denying knowledge of Project 2025

While campaigning for Vice President Harris in Georgia, former President Clinton took aim at former President Trump for denying to know about Project 2025, despite some of the architects of the ...

Politics - NBC News - October 14

Chinese carmakers deny intent to ‘overthrow’ western rivals

In Paris for motor show, companies including Xpeng and GAC pledge their long-term commitments in effort to allay concerns

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Ukraine denies supplying drones to Mali rebels

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Officer denies intentionally aiming for Kaba's head

Martyn Blake tells the jury he did not intend to kill Chris Kaba, only to stop him harming officers.

Mbappé's reps deny reports of rape allegation

Allegations of rape against Kylian Mbappé are "totally false" and "a slanderous rumour," his representatives said Tuesday, following media reports that he was the subject of an investigation over ...

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Australian teen denies murdering British mum

Emma Lovell, 41, was fatally stabbed during the break-in at her Brisbane home, a court hears.

Philippine preacher denies accusations of sexual abuse

Apollo Quiboloy, a Philippine preacher accused of sexually abusing his followers, spoke out for the first time since being indicted on trafficking and other criminal charges, denying new ...

‘Nonsense’: Putin denies any contact with Trump

During a press conference at the BRICS summit in Kazan, NBC News’ Keir Simmons asked Russian President Vladimir Putin about his rumored conversations with former President Trump, and also about the ...

Footballer denies plot to smuggle £600k cannabis

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and two women are told they will stand trial in May during a court hearing.

ICC prosecutor Khan denies misconduct allegation

Claim made against lawyer who is under global scrutiny for seeking arrest warrants against Israeli leaders

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Trump denies making positive comments about Hitler

His former chief of staff told The New York Times and The Atlantic he did.

ICC prosecutor denies sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan also asks for an immediate investigation into the allegations against him.

Mary Ward murder accused denied bail in Dublin

A 31-year-old man charged with the murder of Mary Ward has been denied bail in Dublin.

A stock-market upside breakout is just around the corner. Be patient.

Market indicators are calling for near-term caution but intermediate-term bullishness.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Private forums show Canadian doctors struggle with euthanizing vulnerable patients

A homeless man refusing long-term care, a woman with severe obesity, grieving widows

Health - ABC News - October 16

Canadian doctors who provide euthanasia struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients

A homeless man refusing long-term care, a woman with severe obesity, grieving widows

World - ABC News - October 16

Weight loss drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, study says

A new study shows diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which people also take to lose weight, may help patients suffering from addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.

Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons

Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessness. An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada ’s most populous province has ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

'Terrified and angry': patients voice concerns as eye hospital to shut for six months

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh is due to close for six months at the end of the month.

Patients to get full access to medical records on NHS App

Medical records, test results and letters to be available to all on NHS App in digital revolution.

Novo Nordisk New Pill Reduces Heart Attacks, Strokes in Diabetic Patients

The Wegovy maker’s once-daily pill to treat type 2 diabetes has shown it cuts the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients by up to 14%, according to a new trial.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

First Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Patient, 12, Leaves Hospital

After 44 days, Kendric Cromer, 12, left the hospital. While his family feels fortunate that he was the first to receive a treatment, their difficult experiences hint at what others will be up against.

Health - The New York Times - October 21

Harris says gender-affirming care decisions should be left to doctors and patients

Vice President Harris on Tuesday said decisions on gender-affirming care should be left to doctors and their patients in an interview with NBC News. The vice president said “we should follow the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

NHS staff use WhatsApp ‘constantly’ to share private patient data

Campaigners warn of ‘wild west’ approach to security in UK health service

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Heart-Valve Patients Should Have Earlier Surgery, Study Suggests

The results of a new clinical trial have overturned the “wait and see” approach that cardiologists have long favored for symptom-free patients.

Health - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Unsafe to move patients from closing surgery, GPs say

More than 2000 patients will be dispersed among 13 practices in the Magherafelt area.

A promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?

Some people who took a new schizophrenia drug for one year improved with only a few side effects, but many dropped out of the research

Health - ABC News - 4 days ago

Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally

Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting Friday