Swansea man paralysed in cold water swim warns of dangers
Dan Richards was instantly paralysed after a “freak accident” during a New Year’s Eve swim.
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Gene therapy breakthrough restores hearing in some deaf children
Gene therapy has successfully restored hearing in some children born with inherited deafness, health officials say. A study in China and another at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia documented significant improvements in hearing in treated children. Cochlear implants are commonly used for children with hereditary deafness, but gene therapy offers a potential treatment. Gene therapy…
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Bullying 'normal occurrence' at Newcastle NHS trust, say CQC
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s CQC rating is downgraded to “requires improvement”.
Devon researchers believe watercress could treat nappy rash
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Measles outbreaks in US, UK have health agencies on high alert: ‘Be vigilant’
Measles outbreaks in the U.S. and U.K. have sparked concern among health officials. In Philadelphia, the state’s health department is currently tracking a measles outbreak, with nine cases confirmed as of Jan. 16. Potential exposure dates ranged from Dec. 19 to Jan. 7. The health department listed several addresses where people might have been exposed, including…