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Children's doctor died in hospital attack protecting her patients

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The kidney doctor raced to the basement of a children's hospital in Kyiv to check up on some of her young patients who had been moved there for safety during an air raid siren.

Pittsburgh PA Bill Seeks To Protect Medical Cannabis Patients From Job Discrimination

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Pittsburgh’s City Council is considering a new bill to protect medical cannabis patients from employer drug testing in Pennsylvania. Introduced by City Councilor Barb Warwick, the bill would prohibit employers from requiring drug tests for…

Daughter launches legal battle after dementia patient 'fell 32 times in care'

WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES. Dementia patient Winifred Tub is alleged to have fallen 32 times while at the care home as her family launch a legal battle.

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FDA Convenes Expert Panel Meeting For Zevra Therapeutics' Arimoclomol, Analyst Optimistic About Approval Despite Small Patient Base

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The FDA will convene a meeting with the recently formed Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee (GeMDAC) on August 2 to review the marketing application for Zevra Therapeutics Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ZVRA) arimoclomol for Niemann-Pick disease…

Dentist charged with manslaughter over death of patient

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French prosecutors have charged a British dentist with manslaughter over the death of a 68-year-old patient in France, they and local media said Tuesday.

Daughter of dementia patient who 'fell 32 times in care' launches legal battle against home

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WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES Dementia patient Winifred Tub is alleged to have fallen 32 times while at St Luke's care home in Runcorn as her family launch a legal battle amid shocking CQC statistics

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Study finds 1 in 12 patients labeled as having 'benign' results actually had high-risk prostate cancer

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New research highlights the challenge of balancing the risks of overdiagnosing and underdiagnosing prostate cancer early enough to intervene and minimize risk of death. Recently, some experts have called for the lowest grade of prostate…

Colorado legislators demand answers from Aurora VA about patient safety, halt in surgeries due to mysterious residue

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Colorado’s senators and a congressman are demanding answers from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs leadership over a series of troubling reports about its Aurora hospital.

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FFF Enterprises Celebrates 36 Years of Patient-Centered Care

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"We started FFF because there was a need to prioritize the safety of patients and healthcare providers, and now—more than three and a half decades later—we continue to grow and extend reliable care. Truly an honor," said Patrick M. Schmidt…

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Ali Khamis Moh'd: Male nurse, 44, is accused of committing sickening sex acts against vulnerable patients after surgery

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A former Sydney nurse is on trial after pleading not guilty to five counts of intentional sexual touching without consent and three counts of sexual intercourse without consent.

Study finds 1 in 12 patients labeled as having 'benign' results actually had high-risk prostate cancer

A recent study examined data from more than 10,000 patients with 'Biopsy Gleason Grade Group (GGG) 1,' a diagnosis considered to be the lowest grade cancer. Researchers found that even among patients diagnosed using the most modern…

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Hospital program helps ER patients get needed hospice care

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One hospital's push to transition patients who are nearing the end of life from the emergency room to hospice care appears to be working.

Patient praises new convenient clinic in Wednesbury

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust have launched a five-day clinic at the newly opened Richard Nugent Centre, where district nurses can see patients who are mobile and independent. This new service, introduced by the Trust, allows…

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Combination of Pembro and Liposomal Gemcitabine Shows Safety in Solid Tumor Patients

(MedPage Today) -- Liposomal gemcitabine in combination with pembrolizumab shows promise in the treatment of advanced solid tumors, according to a study presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting.

Laryngeal Transplant Helped a Cancer Patient Speak Again in Pioneering Study

(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one.

New study reveals high rates of missed GP appointments among patients with ADHD

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Patients with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) are 60% to 90% more likely to miss appointments with their doctors, compared to the general population, according to the first study to examine this issue within general medical…

A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study

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A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one.

A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study

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WASHINGTON — A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one.

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90% Of Medical Marijuana Patients Over 50 Are Treating Chronic Pain And Arthritis, Finds New Tilray Study

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Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) (TSX: TLRY) announced on Tuesday its new scientific publication titled, Medical Cannabis for Patients Over Age 50: A Multi-Site, Prospective Study of Patterns of Use and…