Patient life cycle in hospital

A pedestrian has been flown to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car at a supermarket car park in Geraldine on Monday. A police media team spokesperson said police received a report at 2.30pm that a pedestrian had been struck by a car on Peel St. “It sounds like it occurred in a supermarket car park. The pedestrian reportedly suffered a serious injury and was helicoptered to Christchurch Hospital,” they said. A St John media alert said three vehicles attended the incident and treated and transported one patient to Christchurch Hospital via helicopter. The Timaru Herald … [Read more...] about Pedestrian flown to Christchurch Hospital after being struck by a car in Geraldine

By Catherine Morrison Published 12 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The brother of a former Muckamore Abbey hospital patient has told the inquiry he believes his brother's arm had to be amputated due to a lack of care from staff. Stephen lived at Muckamore on and off from December 1988 to October 2013. His brother, Ian, appeared before the public inquiry into what happened at the hospital. Stephen is now 53 and has Down's syndrome and various different needs. He requires 24-hour care. When Stephen entered Muckamore initially, Ian said he was placed in a locked ward. "It was like a prison," Ian said. "There were a lot of violent patients. It was not appropriate for Stephen's needs, he never should have been put there." Stephen was bitten twice by other patients and his brother told the inquiry the incidents were not investigated … [Read more...] about Muckamore inquiry: Lack of care at hospital ‘led to arm amputation’

A doctor who killed a woman during a hospital procedure, three years after he left another patient permanently disabled doing the same test, has been jailed. Dr Isyaka Mamman, 85, had pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter over the death of Shahida Parveen, 48, in 2018 at the Royal Oldham Hospital. The doctor, then aged 81, carried out a ‘highly dangerous procedure’ on the married mum of three instead of using a conventional technique, even as her husband ‘begged’ him to stop and she ‘screamed’ in pain. Dr Mamman, of Cumberland Drive, Royton, near Oldham, had already been suspended once by medical watchdogs for lying about his age before the fatal appointment. He was also responsible for a series of bungled appointments which led to complaints from patients. Jailing him for three years at Manchester Crown Court, Mrs Justice Yip said the death was his main responsibility but the hospital trust should have done more after Dr Mamman had lied about his age and … [Read more...] about NHS doctor, 81, who lied about his age killed patient in bungled biopsy

London shooting: An eyewitness described seeing 'at least nine bullet holes' in a car (Image: RYAN MCGILL ) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Metropolitan Police said they were called at around 1.15am this morning to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of Kingshill Avenue and Yeading Lane, Northolt. Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) rushed to the scene to find a man, believed to be in his 30s, suffering from gunshot injuries. He was rushed to hospital for treatment, although his condition is not life-threatening. Related articles London shooting: Man rushed to hospital after car sprayed with bullets Royal … [Read more...] about London shooting: Man rushed to hospital after car sprayed with ‘at least nine bullets’

Drugs to boost mental ability in people with Alzheimer’s disease may have been hiding in plain sight after scientists found that medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) brings significant improvements to thinking. Researchers from Imperial College said there was “good evidence” that ADHD medicines such as atomoxetine and guanfacine may also treat Alzheimer’s , and have called for large clinical trials. The drugs work by boosting levels of a neurotransmitter called noradrenaline, which is crucial for mental processes such as attention, learning, memory, readiness for action and the suppression of inappropriate behaviours. Disruption of the system producing noradrenaline happens early in Alzheimer’s, leading researchers to believe that drugs targeting the problem could help. Although small trials have been carried out in the past, they never involved enough patients to be sure. To get around the small numbers, Imperial pooled an analysis of 10 small … [Read more...] about ADHD drugs bring ‘significant improvements’ for Alzheimer’s patients

Dementia: Dr Sara on benefits of being in nature Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Advancements in medicine have seen the number of elderly people increase year on year, explaining the rising prevalence of dementia . The faster the disease is diagnosed, the longer doctors are able to extend the quality of life of sufferers. Some studies suggest brain decline may be accompanied by changes in the hair and nails. Related articles Covid: Seven reasons people could have avoided infection Covid: UK in the 'midst of a very big wave' warns professor - symptoms In a 2015 report titled Skin Lesions: A valuable sign in the diagnosis of dementia … [Read more...] about Dementia symptoms: The hair change seen in ‘70%’ of patients with Alzheimer’s disease

Omicron sub-variant discussed by infectious disease expert Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info BA.4 and BA.5 Covid variants were first picked up in South Africa but they might soon become prevalent in Europe and the US, according to health experts. These two subvariants are also thought to be behind the UK surge in cases. Currently, the Government data reports a 33.3 percent rise in coronavirus cases for the week ending on 26 June. Here’s Dr Claire Taylor’s experience with the new Omicron variant. Related articles Cancer: The popular drink that can cause 'several types' of cancer Dementia: The type of fish linked to the brain condition … [Read more...] about Covid: Patient with BA.5 variant details unusual symptoms – I thought it ‘was meningitis’

Travis Barker thanked his mother-in-law Kris Jenner for sending him flowers and well-wishes as he continues to recover from pancreatitis after leaving hospital. The Blink-182 drummer, 46, had been rushed to hospital last week with life-threatening pancreatitis following a routine endoscopy. He had been looked after by medics in hospital for several days but now appears to be continuing his recovery at home. Travis shared a photo of a stunning bouquet of orange flowers on Instagram, including roses and dahlias, with a note reading: ‘Dearest Travis, get well soon!!! We love you, Kris and Corey, xo.’ He added a ‘thank you’ to Kris, 66, and her partner Corey Gamble, 41, while his wife Kourtney Kardashian, 43, also shared more snaps of the same bouquet. Travis and Kourtney appeared to celebrate him being on the road to recovery as they both shared photos of the same orange convertible truck before Kourtney filmed her kids, Penelope and Reign, sitting in the back. … [Read more...] about Travis Barker surrounded by love as he leaves hospital after ‘life-threatening pancreatitis’ to continue recovery at home

Cutting-edge technology to help dementia patients speak forgotten words or keep them living in their homes for longer is being sought with the launch of a £4 million innovation prize fund. Alzheimer’s Society, Innovate UK and the Medical Research Council will on Wednesday night announce the Longitude Prize on Dementia to encourage inventors to come up with new ways to help people cope with the neurodegenerative disease . Organisers said projects might involve Netflix-like platforms which could make recommendations about what to buy at the shops, or people or places to visit. Or facial recognition technology could learn non-verbal communication of dementia patients so that it could offer up the right word, or contact a loved one . The prize will award £3.1 million in seed funding and grants to the most promising innovators, with a £1 million prize awarded to the winner in early 2026. Kate Lee, chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Society said: “We know that there are … [Read more...] about Scientists chase £4m prize for innovations to help dementia patients

Russian forces are cutting off the supply of life-saving drugs into the already battered city of Mariupol, officials have said. Mayor Vadym Boychenko said in a Telegram post yesterday that people ‘are at risk and cannot wait for the occupiers to deliver medicines’. The Mariupol City Council said locals in the southern port city are dying from a ‘shortage of drugs for cancer patients, people with diabetes , tuberculosis and problems with the thyroid gland’. It comes after Vladimir Putin’s forces subjected the city to a brutal Medieval-style siege for two months, which saw food, water and other vital supplies cut off. Relentless bombardment of infrastructure meant civilians routinely suffered internet blackouts, making them even more isolated from the outside world. Earlier in the invasion, Russia was accused of violating ceasefire agreements allowing safe exit routes for residents by shelling so-called humanitarian corridors. Putin’s forces declared victory … [Read more...] about Cancer patients and diabetics in Mariupol ‘dying from medicine shortage’