NHS leader warns up to 20 maternity units in England may close
Matthew Hopkins of the NHS Alliance says centralising childbirth services is inevitable due to doctor shortages and rising caesarean rates.
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NHS leaders warn maternity care organisation is not fit for purpose
NHS bosses in England say current maternity care arrangements are unsafe and may force some smaller units to close.
Private firms profit from welfare housing scheme in Birmingham
BBC Panorama investigation reveals private companies exploiting the supported exempt accommodation system in Birmingham by receiving government benefits without providing required support to residents.
JSMU students create multilingual medical history handbook in Karachi
Students at Jinnah Sindh Medical University in Karachi have developed a free digital handbook to improve communication between patients and doctors.
Cancer scientist Wan Fengyi moves to Zhejiang University in China
Former Johns Hopkins professor Wan Fengyi has taken a full-time chair position at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou this month.
David Sabatini receives $6 million jury verdict in Cambridge lawsuit
A Suffolk County jury awarded MIT biologist David Sabatini $6 million in damages last week while dismissing claims made by his former colleague Kristin Knouse.
Grand Theft Auto 6 prompts debate over virtual infidelity
Rockstar Games is releasing Grand Theft Auto 6 next month, a launch that has sparked discussion about whether romantic interactions with video game characters constitute cheating.
JSMU students create multilingual medical history handbook in Karachi
Students at Jinnah Sindh Medical University in Karachi have developed a free digital handbook covering seven languages to improve patient communication.
India pushes for yogasana inclusion in Olympics ahead of 2036 Games bid
The Indian government announced plans to include yogasana in the Olympics while promoting a recent world championship held in Ahmedabad.
Barbara O’Neill advises attendees to avoid doctors at Cheshire wellness event
Australian health advocate Barbara O'Neill held a five-day conference in Cheshire where she advised attendees to avoid medical professionals and dismissed standard treatments.