Health
'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay
Tom Lawson faces a month of anxiety after his vital surgery was delayed by doctor strikes, clashing with his son’s exams. The walkout, the 15th since 2023, highlights ongoing tensions between the BMA and the government over pay and staffing.
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
NHS England reports hospitals are managing the junior doctors' strike effectively, with senior staff covering emergencies. While some procedures are postponed, planned operations largely continue as normal.
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Inside Health covers a new non-hormonal menopause treatment, a hospital sink removal strategy to curb antimicrobial resistance, and a flatulence-detecting device for gut health assessment.
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Inside Health examines the Canterbury meningitis outbreak, Michael Rosen’s son’s death, and AI health advice reliability.
Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report
An NHS report reveals the system nearly collapsed due to austerity and flawed “stay at home” rules, with excessive restrictions and staffing shortages causing severe care failures.
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James Gallagher reports on a deadly meningitis outbreak in the UK and multidrug-resistant infections in Lebanon, then tests computer games aiding stroke recovery.
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James Gallagher investigates falling measles vaccination rates in London and tests adaptogenic drinks’ effects on driving skills.