Surgeon, 53, who branded his initials onto the livers of patients with a laser during transplant operations avoids being struck off Simon Bramhall, 53, admitted writing his initials on patients’ organs in 2013 He had been working at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital at the time His registration was temporarily suspended but review found him fit … Read more
Emergency departments are being swamped by patients who have had the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine and are suffering mild side effects. Doctors have reported an increase of patients claiming to be suffering from the jab in the wake of concerns around blood clots raised earlier this week. People saying they are suffering ‘mild headaches’ after having … Read more
Doctors reveal patients are ALREADY demanding ‘vaccine passports’ as Michael Gove launches charm offensive to win over Tories threatening alliance with Lib Dems to vote down plans – as it emerges firm behind troubled NHS contact tracing app is behind plans Michael Gove has launched a charm offensive with MPs over vaccine passports Minister for … Read more
Nearly 15% of Covid patients in England are NOT following self-isolation rules, official study finds ONS said just 86 per cent of infected patients stayed at home and had no visitors More than a fifth of those who flouted the rules said they had at least one visitor But most common excuse was leaving the … Read more
Nearly 15% of Covid patients in England are NOT following self-isolation rules, official study finds ONS said just 86 per cent of infected patients stayed at home and had no visitors More than a fifth of those who flouted the rules said they had at least one visitor But most common excuse was leaving the … Read more
Over-50s are being urged to book a jab while they still can – as it emerged some vaccine centres will temporarily close due to looming supply issues. England’s top doctor has called on anyone at risk to book a slot before the NHS stops taking appointments on Monday. Professor Stephen Powis said those who qualify … Read more
Seven in 10 patients hospitalised by coronavirus still suffer debilitating ‘long Covid’ symptoms five months after being discharged, scientists say. Research laying bare the toll of the condition revealed survivors were plagued with problems including breathlessness, fatigue and muscle pain. University of Leicester experts, who quizzed 1,077 long-haulers, found two in five had reduced their workload … Read more
UK Covid deaths fall again: Preliminary data shows virus claimed the lives of 41 hospital patients in last 24 hours – including healthy 37-year-old 35 people died in hospitals in England alone, while 6 people died in Wales 41 hospital deaths in England and Wales is down from 61 reported last Sunday Scotland reported no … Read more
A dog-like mobile robot named Dr. Spot could advance medical treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing a new connection between patients in isolation and doctors who need to see them. The four-legged robot is designed to help evaluations by having the canine machine with a video camera, which is connected to a physician, visit … Read more
From a high fever to a dry cough, coronavirus is known to be associated with a range of unpleasant symptoms. Now, new data shows that for one in five people who catch Covid-19, their only symptom is a skin rash. In a further 17 per cent of cases a rash is the first symptom before others … Read more