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Woman arrested for impersonating nurses, overseeing hospital patients

A woman is facing charges after she allegedly was hired as a nurse at several California hospitals using "a variety of false identities" despite not having a license.

'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.

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

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

Health - ABC News - November 1

Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers

The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.

Hospital stays can be unhealthy for some patients. How to bring the hospital to your home.

It works best for those who need short-term hospitalization with relatively stable diagnoses

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran

IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

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.

Palestinian patients evacuated from Gaza for treatment abroad

Seriously injured and ill Palestinians were evacuated in one of the biggest operations in months.

Cancer patient in Wales denied life-extending drug

Rachel Davies is not able to access the life-extending drug because she lives in Wales.

The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients

It’s been a year since the gene-editing treatment Casgevy was approved for sickle cell disease and a related blood disorder. It’s finally being infused into patients.

Tech - Wired - 20 hours ago

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

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

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

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 - October 30

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 - October 31

Should you panic or be patient with Gobert, Simons and the rookie class?

Andre Snellings explains whether to move on or wait it out on trending players and slow-starting rookies.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

'I've had to remind patients I'm the surgeon' - life as a female doctor

Being a female surgeon comes with its challenges - but Elena Theophilidou hopes her story can inspire others.

Texas doctor convicted after accepting kickbacks for patients' blood, urine

Dr. Hector Ubaldo, 60, was indicted in September and found guilty recently by a federal jury after just 14 minutes.

Doctor accused of criticizing Russia's war in front of patient is jailed

Dr. Nadezhda Buyanova was arrested after the mother of one of her patients reported the pediatrician to authorities.

Moscow doctor accused by patient of criticising war is jailed for five years

Ukraine-born Nadezhda Buyanova was accused of referring to young patient’s late soldier father as ‘legitimate target’. A Russian court has sentenced an elderly Moscow paediatrician to five and a ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Doctors Without Borders ambulance in Haiti ambushed and two patients killed

Medical charity says its staff members were violently attacked by police and vigilantes 100 meters from hospital. The medical charity Doctors Without Borders ( MSF ) has said that at least two of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?

Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

‘All the evil’: doctors in the line of fire in world’s forgotten war

Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilities

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Hospitals in firing line of forgotten war

Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilities

World - Financial Times - October 30

Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospital

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Hospital service 'under pressure' ahead of winter

A hospital chief says services already feel "strained" and expects to feel more pressure.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Kenyan political drama as deputy president impeached while in hospital

Senators upheld five of 11 charges in unprecedented vote while Rigathi Gachagua was treated for chest pains. Kenya’s senate impeached the deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, while he was in ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Hospital to try and recoup £95K from fraud nurse

A hearing will determine if Tanya Nasir will have to pay back any of the nursing wages paid to her.

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Woman arrested for impersonating nurses, overseeing hospital patients

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

First Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Patient, 12, Leaves Hospital

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

Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers

Hospital stays can be unhealthy for some patients. How to bring the hospital to your home.

Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran

How Hurricane Helene is threatening dialysis patients

Halep to stay 'patient' after another comeback loss

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

Palestinian patients evacuated from Gaza for treatment abroad

Cancer patient in Wales denied life-extending drug

The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients

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

Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons

Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row

Patients to get full access to medical records on NHS App

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

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

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

Heart-Valve Patients Should Have Earlier Surgery, Study Suggests

Unsafe to move patients from closing surgery, GPs say

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

Should you panic or be patient with Gobert, Simons and the rookie class?

'I've had to remind patients I'm the surgeon' - life as a female doctor

Texas doctor convicted after accepting kickbacks for patients' blood, urine

Doctor accused of criticizing Russia's war in front of patient is jailed

Moscow doctor accused by patient of criticising war is jailed for five years

Doctors Without Borders ambulance in Haiti ambushed and two patients killed

Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?

‘All the evil’: doctors in the line of fire in world’s forgotten war

Hospitals in firing line of forgotten war

Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospital

Hospital service 'under pressure' ahead of winter

Kenyan political drama as deputy president impeached while in hospital

Hospital to try and recoup £95K from fraud nurse

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