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A computer program is being developed to predict a patient’s mental health crisis before it strikes. In trials, the algorithm spotted upcoming emergencies, such as the need for a hospital admission, in half of cases up to a month before they occurred. The researchers, from Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, used seven years worth of anonymised health records to develop the program. In two-thirds of cases, the tech was used to either stop situations escalating or to reduce the case load for emergency medics. Former NHS psychiatrist Dr Oliver Harrison, chief executive of digital firm Koa Health which helped develop the tech, says: ‘We want to move from reactive care to proactive care.’ A computer program is being developed to predict a patient’s mental health crisis before it strikes In trials, the algorithm spotted upcoming emergencies, such as the need for a hospital admission, in half of cases up to a month before they occurred … [Read more...] about HEALTH NOTES: New algorithm ‘to predict patient’s mental health crisis before it strikes’

Multiple people were shot, including one fatally, at a church in Laguna Woods in Southern California, authorities said on Sunday. A suspect has been detained in connection with the shooting at the Geneva Presbyterian Church, authorities said. Police said that a group of parishioners detained the gunman and hog-tied his legs with an extension cord. The churchgoers also confiscated at least two weapons from him. "That group of churchgoers displayed ... exceptional heroism and bravery in intervening to stop the suspect. They undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities," Orange County Undersheriff Jeff Hallock said at a news conference. One person detained Authorities said that the suspect is an Asian man believed to be in his 60s. The motive behind the shooting was not immediately known. Investigators don't believe the gunman lives in the community, Hallock said. The majority of those inside the church at the time were believed to be of Taiwanese descent, … [Read more...] about US: One dead, five wounded in California church shooting

A 58-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of operating a large-scale drug dealing operation with the assistance of her son. Debra Ferguson, of Aurora, Indianapolis, faces several drug-related charges after she was found allegedly receiving regular mail shipments of marijuana from her son Eric Anderson, who lives in Yuba County, California, reports WLWT. An investigation was launched with the assistance of the United States Postal Service. According to officers, a delivery package containing 720 grams of marijuana addressed to "Grandma Stinker" was made to made out to Ferguson's address. Police then obtained a warrant to search the 58-year-old's home. "Officers discovered numerous narcotic prescription medications packaged for delivery along with multiple packages of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, packaging supplies, cell phones and an undisclosed amount of cash," Aurora Police Chief Josh Daugherty said. Ferguson was taken into custody and charged with … [Read more...] about ‘Grandma Stinker’ accused of selling drugs shipped by her son from California

Published 15 November 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The director of the US emergency agency says a California town ravaged by wildfire will need a "total rebuild" job that will take several years. Brock Long, administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), said the damage to Paradise was "one of the worst disasters" he had ever seen. So far 56 people have been found dead in the Camp Fire that hit the town, but 130 more remain missing. About 9,400 firefighters are currently battling wildfires across the state. At a news briefing on Thursday, the director of California's fire service said "firefighters are making good progress" to contain the blazes, even as new fires continue to pop up. "We continue to engage in the fire fight. We continue to keep our eye on the ball," Chief Ken Pimlott said. He added that over 242,000 acres have burned … [Read more...] about California wildfires: Town of Paradise will need ‘total rebuild’

Published 13 November 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Thirteen more bodies have been recovered in California, bringing the death toll in the US state's deadliest wildfire to 42, officials say. The remains were found in and around the largely incinerated town of Paradise, in the north of the state. At least 228 people are missing as the Camp Fire continues to rage. Nearly 7,200 structures have been destroyed, and another 15,500 are at risk. The fire has now surpassed the 1933 Griffith Park disaster that killed 31. Speaking at a news conference on Monday evening, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea confirmed the number of dead, and the official number of missing. Many more people are said to be unaccounted for. Snapshots from California 'apocalypse' town 'Three minutes separated me from death' Five myths about wildfires In the south of the … [Read more...] about California fires: At least 42 die in state’s deadliest wildfire

Formula One has developed significantly in the past few decades, making it a much safer sport to be involved in when compared to previous years. In 2015, Jules Bianchi became the first F1 driver in 20 years to have died in a World Championship but it's not just drivers who are at risk, with marshals and spectators having lost their lives in the past - and the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Back then, before the days of the Circuit de Catalunya, races took place at the Montjuic Circuit - a street circuit located on the Montjuic mountain that was used from 1969 up until it's final event in 1975, which it will be remembered for. Prior to the 1975 race, drivers threatened to strike and boycott the race due to the state of the barriers - with some bolts holding the plates only finger tight, missing entirely, having gaps between them and ultimately being inadequate, rocking in your hand. On top of that, under Spanish civil law, drivers … [Read more...] about Spanish Grand Prix tragedy saw driver’s threaten to strike before spectators were killed

By Dearbail Jordan Published 11 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Rail unions have reacted with fury to a government threat to make strike action illegal unless a minimum number of train staff work during a walkout. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said a law would protect freight shipments of goods such as food and fuel. But unions vowed "fierce resistance" to any curb on the right to strike, calling the move "authoritarian" and "desperate nonsense". Some 40,000 rail workers are being balloted over taking industrial action. The ballot of National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) members closes on Tuesday and the results are likely to be known the following day. The RMT claims that the strike - involving members of 15 train operating companies and Network Rail - could be the biggest "in modern history" and bring the country "to a … [Read more...] about Rail unions vow to fight government strike threat

By Simon Browning Published 20 April Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A rail workers' union has said it intends to ballot more than 40,000 workers in a dispute over pay and jobs, which could trigger the "biggest rail strike in modern history". The RMT union said Network Rail plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs as part of a £2bn reduction in spending. The union claimed that the cuts would mean accidents were "more likely". Network Rail said it was "disappointed" with the union's move and urged it to "work with us, not against us". The track operator said it hadn't tabled any proposals or consultation papers and was discussing ideas. Tim Shoveller, Network Rail's regional director, said: "We cannot keep relying on government handouts, and so we must work together with train operators and our trade unions to save millions of pounds and deliver a more efficient railway." … [Read more...] about Rail worker strike would be ‘biggest’ in history, says RMT

Government plans for a minimum staffing requirement during rail strikes have been slammed as “desperate nonsense”. Unions reacted with anger to an interview in a Sunday newspaper by the Transport Secretary just days before a ballot result set to bring the threat of a national rail strike closer. More than 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Network Rail and train operators have been voting on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action over jobs, pay and conditions. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch told the PA news agency that he expected support for strikes when the ballot result is announced later this week. Recommended ‘More cases every day’: Doctor warns of rising monkeypox transmission Brexit has increased risk of danger foods reaching UK, watchdog warns “We are asking for job security and a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies, and we will not accept imposition of detrimental pay and … [Read more...] about Unions condemn Grant Shapps plan to ban rail strikes

By Ana Guerra-Moore Published 2 days ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing North Sea offshore gas workers are taking part in wildcat strikes to demand a wage rise. Staff say they are requesting a salary rise that "ties in with inflation", with one saying working in the oil and gas industry has become "a struggle". The strike by Bilfinger workers, which started on Tuesday at Elgin platform, 150 miles off Aberdeen, is thought to involve staff at other drilling rigs. Bilfinger said it was working with staff and unions to resolve the issue. Strike leader Adam Nowell, from Morpeth, Northumberland, said the action - which "needed to happen for a very long time" - now involved "thousands" of workers, who wanted £7 to be added to their base rate an hour to bring wages back up to what they were before the pandemic. "Our goals are to bring the wage back up to where it … [Read more...] about North Sea drilling rig workers in wildcat strikes over pay