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NHS Introduces Early Warning System to Spot Deteriorating Children in A&E

England's NHS is introducing a new early warning system in emergency departments to help staff identify sick children deteriorating rapidly. The move follows the death of two-year-old Finlay Roberts in a hospital corridor and comes alongside the expansion of Martha's Rule.

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Dermal fillers boost confidence for cleft lip patients, but experts warn of unregulated industry risks

Young women with cleft lip scars report increased confidence after dermal filler treatment, but experts warn of exploitation risks in an unregulated aesthetics industry. Calls for regulation grow as social media marketing targets vulnerable patients.

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Families demand public inquiry as Scotland maternity review begins

Bereaved families in Glasgow are demanding a public inquiry into Scotland's maternity care failures, arguing the current independent review will not go far enough. They want accountability for babies and mothers who died due to systemic errors.

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Julie Keegan and Angus McLean stand in front of steps lined with baby shoes. They are holding a placard that reads Mason Matters and wearing t-shirts with the same words.

Postpartum support groups saved after £70,000 in lottery grants

The Happy Mums Foundation has secured £70,000 in lottery grants, allowing it to maintain in-person postpartum mental health support groups across Cumbria after facing potential closure due to funding pressures.

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Wales cancer patients deteriorating as radiologist shortage hits 28%

Cancer patients in Wales are experiencing deteriorating health while waiting for diagnostic scans, as NHS Wales faces a critical 28% shortage of radiologists. The Royal College of Radiologists warns that delays could be life-threatening for cancer patients.

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Closure of three urgent care centres would trigger 'dire consequences', warn campaigners

Betsi Cadawaladr health board is consulting on closing urgent primary care centres at three hospitals, citing financial pressures and recruitment difficulties. Campaigners warn the move would place dangerous strain on GP practices and emergency departments.

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DR Congo's Ebola outbreak kills over 5,000 as vaccine trials begin

The death toll from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 5,000, making it the deadliest outbreak in the country's history. Clinical trials of vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain have begun, with interim results expected in early 2027.

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Three-year-old heads to New York for cancer vaccine trial as family finds 'glimmer of hope'

Three-year-old Teddy Sloman from Wales will travel to New York next month for an experimental vaccine trial to prevent cancer recurrence. His family raised over £271,000 after recent scans showed no active disease, offering hope after his July 2025 neuroblastoma diagnosis.

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FDA Removes Black-Box Warnings From Menopause Patches Without Convening Advisers

The FDA has removed black-box warnings from three more menopause patches without convening advisers, drawing criticism over transparency. The move follows February removals and occurs amid ongoing supply shortages.

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Death row inmate Christa Pike describes ongoing pain after failed execution

Death row inmate Christa Pike describes ongoing physical and psychological pain following her failed execution in September, stating she has not experienced a moment without suffering since the botched lethal injection procedure.

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Ninewells Hospital to install number plate cameras to manage parking chaos

NHS Tayside plans to install automatic number plate recognition cameras at Ninewells Hospital to enforce parking time limits and tackle severe congestion affecting patients and visitors.

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'I run a spotless kitchen,' says Michelin chef after hygiene rating row

Gareth Ward, chef-owner of Wales' only two-Michelin-star restaurant Ynyshir, has defended his kitchen standards after a February 2026 hygiene inspection controversy. Speaking in an Apple TV documentary, Ward insisted he runs a spotless operation, though the restaurant later regained its five-star...

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