Royal Blackburn Hospital: 'My dad, 80, spent 36 hours on corridor trolley'
Gail Myerscough says she is “horrified” patients are put on trolleys in corridors at Royal Blackburn.
Similar Posts
Walgreens (WBA) earnings Q1 2024
Shares of Walgreens closed 5% lower on Thursday after the company reported fiscal first-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue that topped expectations, but cut its quarterly dividend nearly in half. The retail pharmacy giant slashed its dividend to 25 cents per share from 48 cents per share to “strengthen [its] long-term balance sheet and cash position,” CEO…
Medics told not to report illegal abortions to police
Abortions are legal in England if they are performed by a registered medical practitioner and take place within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. Otherwise, it is illegal to deliberately end a pregnancy and, under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act, it carries a maximum punishment of life imprisonment.
Good quality, affordable health care shouldn’t depend on your zip code
The challenges of finding good quality, affordable health care is a topic I hear about everywhere I go in my district in Pennsylvania. As a member of the bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, I’m constantly working to find ways to expand and protect access to care for all members of our community—because your health care shouldn’t…
Eli Lilly weight loss drug site may not upend industry
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Eli Lilly is shaking up the pharmaceutical industry with a new website offering telehealth prescriptions and direct home delivery of certain drugs, including its red-hot weight loss treatment Zepbound, to expand patient access. The company’s direct-to-consumer push announced Thursday, the first of its kind for a big drugmaker,…
Unveiling the Mist: A Comparative Analysis of E-Vapes and Cigarettes
In recent years, the smoking landscape has seen a dramatic shift with the emergence of electronic vaporizers, commonly known as e-vapes or e-cigarettes. This transformation has sparked a global conversation about the health implications, societal impact, and efficacy of e-vapes as a smoking cessation tool compared to traditional cigarettes. This blog post delves into the…
Measles: Why are cases rising and what are the symptoms?
People are encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles are on the increase.