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Deaths of 56 babies at NHS trust may have been preventable, BBC told

Two whistleblowers also believe the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity units are unsafe.

BBC 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

‘The Interview’: Ambassador David Pressman Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen

Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in Hungary matters.

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

‘Better than lying on the floor at home’: how corridor care became the norm in the NHS

About 70% of nurses in the UK are delivering care in ‘inappropriate’ settings, says union

Financial Times - 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

'I feel blessed to get weight-loss jab' - but can the NHS afford it for all?

We meet some of the first NHS patients, as expert says funding everyone eligible would "bankrupt" the service.

BBC News - Jan. 13

'Who would have thought?': Dennis Quaid seen evacuating in Brentwood

Actor Dennis Quaid spoke with KNBC's Robert Kovacik about the fires surrounding Los Angeles as he evacuated his Brentwood home and packed up his daughter’s belongings.

NBC News - Jan. 11

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

Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS

Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less money

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Nigerian authorities round up street children seen as "security threat"

Sharia police in Nigeria's Kano state say they've "mopped up 300 of these boys from the streets" and put them in a camp for "rehabilitation."

CBS News - Jan. 10

Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby

The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.

CBS News - Jan. 10

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Winter pressure bad as height of pandemic, NHS says

More than 5,400 patients a day are in hospital with flu, as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.

BBC News - Jan. 9

WATCH: California wildfires seen from bird's-eye view

The multiple blazes in the Los Angeles area were witnessed from a helicopter flying above.

ABC News - Jan. 9

LA’s night of horror as furious wildfires ignited: ‘Never seen anything like this’

At least five people are dead and several injured as multiple fires burn, including most destructive in city’s history. California wildfires: live updates Los Angeles firefighters were already ...

The Guardian - 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

WATCH: California fires seen from plane window before LAX landing

California fires seen from a diverted plane, with flames completely engulfing the area below.

ABC News - Jan. 8

11 More of the Most Fun Things We’ve Seen at CES

As our week in Las Vegas winds to a close, here’s a final look at the most clever, smart, and forward-looking tech at CES 2025.

Wired - 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

Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems

The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.

BBC 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

10 More of the Coolest Things We’ve Seen at CES 2025

More of the wild ideas and clever innovations we’re seeing this week at tech’s big show in Las Vegas.

Wired - Jan. 7

More than 200 death and injury cases at NHS trust now under investigation

Sussex Police began with an initial 105 cases, but the BBC understands there are now more than 200.

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

‘Evolution not revolution’: Can the private sector help cut NHS waiting lists?

Keir Starmer has vowed to make better use of existing capacity to reduce massive backlog

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?

Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.

BBC News - 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

The 10 Coolest Things We’ve Seen So Far at CES 2025

Tech's big show isn’t fully underway yet, but the odd and wonderful gadgets are already here. These are the coolest things we saw at the event preview.

Wired - 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

Arteta: 'Never seen' decision like Brighton penalty

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he has "never seen" a decision like the penalty awarded to Brighton in his team's 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Cash incentives for GPs under Labour’s radical plan to cut NHS waiting lists

Doctors will be given £20 each time they consult with a specialist to see if there is an alternative to hospital visits. GPs will be offered financial incentives to discuss with specialists whether ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

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