Nursing and Midwifery Council The Nursing and Midwifery Council ruled Kathleen Alexandra Warmington had committed serious misconduct A mental health nurse who said “I would’ve drowned her at birth” and “take her to the vets and get her put down” about vulnerable patients has been struck off. Kathleen Alexandra Warmington was given a striking-off order … Read more
New Delhi: Across India’s vast healthcare network, which relies heavily on more than two million hospital beds, traditional methods of patient monitoring in general wards largely depend on periodic manual checks. This conventional system often leads to delayed detection of health deterioration, leaving many vulnerable patients at risk. A recent study published in Frontiers in … Read more
As we mark World Patient Safety Day, it’s time to acknowledge the strides we’ve made and embrace the innovations that will define the future of patient safety. In the digital age, AI has subtly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives—from guiding us home with Google Maps to helping us navigate content on … Read more
As we mark World Patient Safety Day, it’s time to acknowledge the strides we’ve made and embrace the innovations that will define the future of patient safety. In the digital age, AI has subtly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives—from guiding us home with Google Maps to helping us navigate content on … Read more
Some cases of witch-hunting in the tribal pockets of Maharashtra appear to be linked to a term for patients in medical records — DOR, short for ‘discharged on request’. Doctors and other medical staff at primary health centres and hospitals in Gadchiroli, one of the State’s most underdeveloped districts, which borders Chhattisgarh and Telangana, say … Read more
With the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is believed to have the brightest chance of coming to power when the next election is held. The biggest question is when will the next election in Bangladesh be held, and will the BNP contest the election with its … Read more
By Rachael Levy London: Neuralink has successfully implanted in a second patient its device designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone, according to the startup’s owner Elon Musk. Neuralink is in the process of testing its device, which is intended to help people with spinal cord injuries. The … Read more
7 hours ago By Carwyn Jones, BBC News BBC Gwen Edwards from Anglesey lives with type 1 diabetes A woman living with type 1 diabetes is calling for better communication on the supply of essential medication after she had to turn to social media for help in finding some. Gwen Edwards, 27, from Anglesey, takes insulin and … Read more
By Leroy Leo and Sriparna Roy London: The tiny wires of Neuralink’s brain chip implant used in the first participant in a trial run by Elon Musk’s company have become “more or less very stable”, a company executive said on Wednesday. The company had in May said that a number of tiny wires inside the … Read more
The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant digital transformation. Innovations such as telemedicine consultations and wearable health trackers are revolutionizing the delivery and receipt of care. These technological advancements offer substantial benefits, including increased accessibility, enhanced data collection, and potentially faster diagnoses. For instance, telemedicine has grown by over 150 per cent in recent years, … Read more