BBC Designer Nick James, who has lost most of his family to cancer, was first on the trial A study to find the right dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of cancer in some patients has found the smallest amount works just as well as larger ones, according to a leading researcher. The trial … Read more
Dan Burn, defender and ambassador for the Newcatle United Foundation, discusses mental health with Magpies legend Alan Shearer – from the challenges they have faced during their careers, to the little things everyone can do to improve mental wellbeing. WATCH: Ramsdale checks out Saints wellbeing project Source link
Sharon Barbour BBC North East and Cumbria health correspondent BBC Paul Laskey’s eye has been saved with the help of a donated placenta A donated placenta has been used to help save a man’s eye after an acid attack. Acid was squirted into Paul Laskey’s face causing severe chemical burns to his eye, “melting” both … Read more
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s CQC rating is downgraded to “requires improvement”. Source link
The healthcare regulator has sought urgent assurances over patient safety at Newcastle Hospitals. Source link
From October the city’s sexual health service will be run by two private companies. Source link
The patient transfers were first reported by The Guardian. Source link