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Body-Worn Cameras Reduce Violence Against Emergency Department Staff

Body-worn cameras in emergency departments have reduced violence against staff, leading to permanent adoption by Northern Health Trust after a successful trial.

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Northern Health Trust Naomi Baldwin, a woman with short, blonde hair, looks at the camera. She is wearing wide-rimmed metal framed glasses and a taupe-coloured woolly jumper. A black lanyard strap is around her neck. She is standing in front of a plain white or cream wall.

Protesters Rally at NIH Against Trump-Era Medical Research Cuts

About a thousand protesters gathered at NIH headquarters to oppose Trump-era cuts to medical research funding and policies, emphasizing the vital role of NIH in advancing healthcare breakthroughs.

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Bill Bien, a lymphoma survivor who said NIH-funded breakthroughs saved his life, spoke to demonstrators on Saturday.

Dwy Fam o Ogledd Cymru yn Lansio Podlediad am Fagu Plant ag Anghenion Arbennig

Dwy fam o ogledd Cymru, Kim a Leian, wedi lansio podlediad Llais Mam i rannu eu profiadau o fagu plant ag anghenion arbennig, gan godi ymwybyddiaeth a chefnogi rhieni eraill.

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Drug Warning Error Misled Families on Impulsive Side Effects, Review Underway

Warnings on Parkinson's drug Pramipexole misclassified impulsive side effects as 'uncommon,' misleading families. MHRA now reviewing all dopamine agonist drug warnings after BBC investigation revealed significant impact on patients.

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BBC An image combining medical-themed graphics with a photo of a woman. The background features overlapping sheets of printed text about medication, including headings such as “Possible side effects” and lists of frequency categories. On the right side, several white round tablets are arranged against a red background. The person in the foreground is shown from the shoulders up, wearing a striped shirt and a chain necklace, with light-colored hair. The overall composition has a collage-like style highlighting medication information and pills.

Noah Wyle Returns in HBO Max's The Pitt, Exploring US Healthcare Challenges

Noah Wyle stars in The Pitt, a gripping US medical drama now streaming in the UK, exploring healthcare challenges, pandemic trauma, and social issues with empathy and realism.

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HBO Max Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) looking exhausted, wearing black scrubs and holding a door open

How Rachel Cleared £40,000 Gambling Debt by Reselling Clothes Online

Rachel Grady overcame a £40,000 gambling debt by teaching herself to resell clothes online, transforming her life and supporting others with addiction.

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Rachel Grady Rachel Grady sits among a large pile of pink parcels. She has a ginger curled bob and holds two peace signs up to either side of her head. She smiles widely and wears pink glasses.

Healthcare Firm Ordered to Halt Operations in NI Following Complaints

An English healthcare firm, Liaison Care, has been ordered to stop operating in Northern Ireland after complaints about its social care assessments caused distress to patients and families. The RQIA intervened amid concerns over the company's unregistered status and insensitive practices.

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BBC A sign outside a red building that reads: Muckamore Abbey Hospital in gold letters on a white wall. A hedge is on top of the wall.

Managing Screen Time for Under Fives: Impact and Practical Advice

The Department of Education recommends limiting screen time to one hour daily for under-fives, with interactive use only for under-twos. Excessive screen time can affect development, but shared viewing and quality content can mitigate risks. Practical tips and tools help parents manage usage.

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Infographic showing brain growth from birth to age seven, with silhouettes illustrating increasing brain size as a percentage of adult brain weight: 25% at birth, 70% at age one, 85% at age three, 92% at age five, and 95% at age seven. Below, four illustrated panels highlight potential associations between higher screen time and early‑years development: delayed language development, emotional and behavioural issues, slower thinking and understanding, and sleep difficulties. A note explains that some studies show mixed results. Source: I-LABS, University of Washington, and Early Years Screen Time Advisory Group.

Spanish Woman’s Euthanasia Sparks Debate Over State’s Role and Legal Delays

Noelia Castillo, a 25-year-old Spanish woman, died by euthanasia after an 18-month legal battle involving her father and Christian Lawyers. The case sparked debate over state care, legal delays, and the ethics of euthanasia under Spain's 2021 law.

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Y Ahora Sonsoles (Atresmedia Television) Noelia Castillo

Our Daughter Fought Rare Meningitis B Despite Full Vaccination

Noa-Rose, fully vaccinated, contracted a rare case of meningitis B in 2022, leading to critical illness and lasting effects. Her family urges awareness of symptoms and vaccine expansion to teens amid recent outbreaks.

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Emma Alderman Noa-Rose posing with her thumbs up in her living room. She wears a black 'Epilepsy looks good' t-shirt, a purple sparkly skirt and has her hair in bunches with purple bows.

Merch Ifanc Yn Ymladd Am Ei Bywyd Gyda Meningitis B Er Brechu Llawn

Noa-Rose, merch ifanc o Gymru, aeth yn sâl iawn gyda Meningitis B er iddi gael ei brechu'n llawn. Mae rhieni'n rhybuddio am symptomau ac yn galw am ymwybyddiaeth ehangach o'r clefyd.

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Noa-Rose yn sefyll yn ei hystafell fyw. Mae hi'n gwisgo sgert borffor a chrys-t du.

UK Advises Under-Fives to Limit Screen Time to One Hour Daily

The UK government advises limiting screen time for children under five to one hour daily, with no screen time for under twos except shared activities. New guidance aims to support families in managing screen use and promoting healthy development.

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