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Santander considers UK exit amid frustrations with high street banking
Spanish group reviewing its presence in the country as returns lag other marketsFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
The stock market’s ‘Trump bump’ will be back. Just be patient.
The stock market’s rough 2025 start should smooth out after the presidential inauguration.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
'Will it really work?': Young sickle cell patient among the first to start new gene therapy
Since two gene therapies were approved for sickle cell disease in late 2023, only a handful of patients have started the expensive treatments.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms
The U.S. is inching closer and closer to a potential TikTok ban — with the nation’s highest court upholding a law that’s set to officially cut the cord and halt new downloads off the app starting ...ABC News - Jan. 17 -
CDC Suggests Quick Bird Flu Testing for Hospitalized Patients
Still, the risk to the general public from bird flu remains low.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Young cancer patient who inspired millions with viral Nebraska football touchdown dies at 19
A young cancer patient who inspired millions of college football fans in 2013 with a 69-yard springtime sprint in Nebraska has died of the disease, officials said Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say
A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the National Health Service.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient and Nebraska football fan, dies
The nation was introduced to Jack at Nebraska's 2013 spring game, after the coaching staff invited him to run a play. He scooted 69 yards to the end zone.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree
Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens against patients’ homes. Advocate Health, one of ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Medicare's new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save patients thousands, AARP says
The AARP report suggests the spending cap could be huge for Medicare enrollees who take costly drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Insulin Prices Dropped. But Some Poor Patients Are Paying More.
A law that coaxed companies to lower the price of drugs came with a little-known consequence: smaller discounts for low-income health clinics.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Patients dying in corridors at overwhelmed hospitals, say nurses
The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
New AI tool for fighting health insurance denials could save hospitals billions, and help patients
Waystar announced a new generative AI feature that aims to help hospitals quickly fight insurance denials.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Andy Murray’s coaching debut turns awkward amid Novak Djokovic’s frustration
Well, it was not exactly the dream debut for tennis’s new celebrity double-act. Sir Andy Murray’s first match in the coaching box found him looking on awkwardly as Novak Djokovic struggled to put ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Ange understands Tamworth's replay frustration
Ange Postecoglou understands why some are frustrated that Tamworth have been denied an FA Cup replay after holding Spurs to a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Trump frustrated with GOP lawmakers over debt-limit quandary
President-elect Trump wants congressional Republicans to figure out a way to avoid a default on the national debt after venting his frustration with the Senate GOP over their failure to raise the ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
New Findings About Consciousness Are Changing How I Think About Patients
After brain injury, some patients are no longer able to respond to the world around them. Is this really the case?The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
'Nothing changes; there is only money': Cut from LIV, former winner shares frustration
Eugenio Chacarra, 24, intends to chase a PGA Tour card once his suspension ends in September.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
How federal agencies are responding to the Southern California wildfires
With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?
Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Lack of water frustrates firefighters on the front lines
As homes continued to burn in the Pacific Palisades area, firefighters were frustrated by lack of water pressure. A fire captain said some homes could have been saved if more water were available. ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out
Nurses working on the front line of emergency care have spoken to the BBC about pressure they are facing.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Private equity reduces patient care while enriching investors, Senate report finds
The Senate investigation of Apollo Global Management's purchase of Lifepoint Healthcare and Leonard Green & Partners' purchase of Prospect Medical Holdings reinforced the findings of past research.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Dozens of Patients
The doctor, Maj. Michael Stockin, was accused of sexual misconduct by 41 male patients in one of the largest such cases in military history.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Skiers at Park City resort frustrated as ski patrol strike drags on
Minnesota resident Peter Nystrom saved for months to take his family on an unforgettable trip to the largest ski resort in America.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
A&E patients facing two-day waits in Liverpool
Patients in A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Paxlovid may help some long COVID patients: Research
A small study published Monday found that the COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid may have use as a treatment for long COVID when administered outside of an infection. Administration of Paxlovid ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
More NHS patients in England to be treated in private clinics as PM seeks to reduce backlog
The government promises to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Residents of Syria's Quneitra are frustrated by lack of action to halt Israeli advance
The presence of Israeli troops who entered a U.N. buffer zone on the border with Syria following the fall of President Bashar Assad is frustrating the local populationABC News - Jan. 6 -
Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report
But the report, on the experiences of 13 patients, found that the drug had no benefit for some people and that some who benefited said the improvement didn’t last.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Ambulance handover delays in England may harm 1,000 patients a day
Exclusive: 414,137 people believed to have experienced some level of harm in last year, Guardian analysis finds. More than 1,000 patients a day in England are suffering “potential harm” because of ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Hong Kong’s Cabbies, Long Scorned and Frustrated, Face the End of an Era
A government push to modernize taxi services comes up against the habits of drivers known for driving fast and accepting only cash.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Knicks' nine-game win streak ends with frustrating 117-107 loss to Thunder
The Knicks were unable to extend their winning streak to double digits on Friday night, as they fell to the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder, 117-107, at Paycom Center.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Gene therapy treatment gives new hope to sickle cell patients
Only a few patients have undergone an intensive gene therapy cure for sickle cell disease since it was approved by the FDA due to it's high cost and limited access. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor spoke ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Anthony Edwards airs frustrations over getting double-teamed: 'I don't know what to do, honestly'
Edwards is shooting 39.3% over the past two weeks.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Biden says reaction to New Orleans attack was 'anger and frustration'
President Biden said there is "no justification" for the "horrific" attack early New Year's Day in New Orleans that left at least 15 people dead and dozens more injured.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Biden reacts to New Orleans attack with 'anger and frustration'
President Biden said Wednesday that his reaction to the New Orleans attack that killed 10 people and injured dozens of others was “one of anger and frustration.” Speaking to reporters on the ...The Hill - Jan. 1