Herpes deaths: Why did our daughters die after Caesareans?
Two mothers were bereaved in extraordinary circumstances – and vowed to keep fighting for the truth. Source link
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East Kent NHS criticised over new mother herpes deaths
Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals. Source link
Herpes deaths: Surgeon and midwife argued over Caesarean, inquest told
Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy both died from herpes infections after Caesarean births. Source link
Herpes deaths: Caesareans unlikely source of herpes, inquest told
Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals. Source link
Herpes deaths: Caesareans likely source of herpes, inquest told
Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals. Source link
Herpes deaths: NHS trust lied about virus links, inquest hears
Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy both died from herpes infections after Caesarean births. Source link
Family criticises East Kent NHS over herpes inquest delay
After the hearing was adjourned, Ms Sampson’s mother, Yvette, issued a statement which said: “While the feeling of hurt and loss at Kim’s death has never gone away, those feelings have really come to the fore again over the last few weeks as we thought that the time was coming for us to finally get … Read more
Ancient DNA Points to Oral Herpes’ Beginnings
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While the herpes virus that causes lip sores is common today, it has been difficult for scientists to find traces of it among ancient remains. Now, researchers report they have uncovered and sequenced four ancient herpes virus genomes for the first time. … Read more
Harnessing the Herpes Virus to Beat a Deadly Brain Cancer
TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A genetically modified herpes virus appears to deliver a “one-two punch” to the rare and deadly form of brain cancer that killed U.S. Sen. John McCain, new findings show. Glioblastoma brain tumors are a cancer nightmare, with an average survival of 12 to 15 months from initial diagnosis … Read more
Poll: Many Teens Don’t Realize STD Risks From Oral Sex
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many American teens and young adults underestimate the risk of sexually transmitted infections from unprotected oral sex, and that’s especially true of young men, a new survey shows. Doctors say oral sex can transmit herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and human papillomavirus (HPV), which … Read more