Entries by BBC News - Health

Sepsis: Perforated bowel Barry mum told to drink tea /in /by

The health board that treated Farrah Moseley-Brown admits failings in her care.

Families sue government for failing to protect care homes from Covid /in /by

Relatives of residents who died with the virus are claiming damages for loss of life and distress caused.

Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson’s disease /in /by

Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers.

Menstrual blood tests could aid women’s healthcare /in /by

Little is known about menstrual blood but some firms think testing it could improve healthcare.

NHS Wales: Doctor pay rise reliant on service cuts, says Morgan /in /by

The BMA has rejected a 5% pay offer and is balloting members on taking industrial action.

Married Olney couple’s tumours diagnosed a year apart /in /by

The husband and wife are calling for more investment into brain tumours research.

Basildon Hospital bed wait sign of a ‘systemic issue’ /in /by

A man says his father-in-law, 85, was left on a trolley after being admitted with stomach pain.

NHS consultant strike: How pay compares globally /in /by

Analysis suggests senior doctor pay a little behind Germany and Ireland but higher than Spain and Italy.

Brain advance gives voice hope to paralysed /in /by

Two teams of US scientists have converted brain signals into words at a faster rate than before.

NHS whistleblowers warn of ‘unsafe’ A&E staff shortages /in /by

Safety concerns about A&Es in Elgin and Aberdeen are being ignored claim senior doctors.