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Charly's Ongoing Struggle and Hospital Inquiry Fail to Provide Answers

Charly Bisset, who survived leukaemia after treatment at Glasgow's QEUH, continues to face health issues linked to infections contracted during care. Her family criticizes the hospital inquiry for not addressing individual cases or long-term impacts.

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BBC Charly Bisset - A young girl with long wavy dark hair sits outdoors in bright sunlight, wearing a light-coloured hoodie. A bicycle and greenery are visible in the background.

New Drug Offers Hope for Children with Severe Epilepsy Syndrome

Zorevunersen, a new drug for Dravet syndrome, reduces seizures by up to 90%, offering hope to affected children and families.

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South West Water Admits Supplying Unsafe Water After Brixham Outbreak

South West Water admitted supplying water unfit for consumption after a cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham, Devon, in May 2024, leading to over 140 infections and four hospitalisations. The company pleaded guilty and issued an apology, with sentencing pending.

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Ben Birchall/PA Wire A shot of a car queuing to collect packs of bottled water at Freshwater car park in Brixham after a Boil Water Notice was issued. Households and businesses were advised not to use their tap water without boiling it first OR to use bottled water instead after traces of cryptosporidium were found in the water supply network

Nigerian Doctors Suspended Over Death of Chimamanda Adichie's Son

Nigeria's Medical and Dental Council has suspended three doctors after the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son, amid allegations of medical negligence and ongoing investigations.

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Elderly Woman Dies Alone in A&E Corridor at North Wales Hospital

An elderly woman died alone in a crowded A&E corridor at Ysbty Glan Clwyd hospital, witnessed by visitors amid concerns over patient care and hospital conditions. The health board and Welsh Government are investigating the incident.

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Pregnancy Shrinks Grey Matter to Prepare Women’s Brains for Motherhood, Study Finds

A large study reveals pregnancy reduces grey matter in women's brains by nearly 5%, potentially rewiring them to enhance maternal bonding and caregiving abilities, challenging the 'baby brain' stereotype.

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World Vision UK Launches DIY Reusable Pads Campaign to Fight Period Poverty

World Vision UK urges people to craft reusable period pads to support women facing period poverty globally, highlighting the issue and encouraging conversation and action.

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Lily-May Symonds/BBC Three women sit at a table covered with brightly patterned fabric, working on handmade reusable menstrual pads. Each person is holding up a piece of fabric or a partially completed pad. The table is scattered with sewing materials, cloth pieces and a mug. Behind them, large posters show scenes of humanitarian work.

Man Describes Being 'Damaged Beyond Repair' After Mother's Covid Death

Glenn Grundle told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry he and others who lost loved ones during the pandemic are "damaged beyond repair," describing profound mental and physical impacts following his mother's death in April 2020.

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Schools Employ AI Counselors to Monitor Student Mental Health: Safety and Concerns Explored

Hundreds of schools use AI counseling tools to monitor student mental health. Educators find students may open up more to chatbots, but experts warn about privacy, emotional attachment, and the need for human oversight in mental health support.

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Family Sells Belongings to Afford £312 Monthly Medicine for Son

A family has sold belongings to afford £312.70 monthly medication for their nine-month-old son Arnold, diagnosed with digestive disorders. They face financial strain as the medicine is not funded in Guernsey, leaving them feeling "lost" and "let down."

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BBC Kiely Luscombe pictured with blonde hair tied back in a pony tail. She is wearing glasses and a beige cardigan with a black top underneath. She is holding Arnold who is wearing a blue baby grow with stars on.

Mum Endured 24 Hours in Narrow Hospital Corridor Where Catheter Was Knocked Twice

Jane Parkin's 96-year-old mother spent 24 hours in a narrow hospital corridor at Tameside General, where passing trolleys knocked off her catheter twice. The hospital trust apologised amid high pressure in the emergency department, highlighting systemic issues in patient care.

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BBC Jane has medium-length grey-blonde hair and is wearing a pale pink jumper. Her mum Betty has grey hair and is wearing a pale blue jumper. Both women are smiling for the camera.

Infection Risk Prompts Partial Closure at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

A ward at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been partially closed due to a new infection risk alert. Additional infection control measures are in place amid ongoing investigations and a public inquiry into hospital environment-related infections and deaths.

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