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NHS trialling rapid blood test to help diagnose sepsis and meningitis in children

The 15-minute test can fast-track detecting whether a patient is suffering from a bacterial or viral infection

The Guardian - UK

Patients dying of sepsis because medics too slow to spot it, warns NHS watchdog

Recognition remains an ‘urgent safety risk’ and relatives’ concerns are too often ignored, says Health Services Safety Investigations Body

The Guardian - UK

Improvements ‘can be made up and down country’ after doctor’s son died – coroner

William Hewes died aged 22 at Homerton University Hospital in January 2023.

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‘A leap’ to say man would have lived if hospital care different, inquest told

William Hewes died aged 22 at Homerton University Hospital in January 2023.

The Independent UK

How lateral flow tests are becoming a diagnostic gamechanger

Familiar from the Covid era, the tests are becoming incredibly versatile, with potential uses including detecting killers such as strokes and sepsis

The Guardian - UK

Seven Ways to Be an Absolute Jerk as a Lawyer

Here's what law students need to know about damaging their relationships with other lawyers and judges and running up the bill for clients.

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Johns Hopkins medical students to get free tuition after $1bn Bloomberg gift

Donation by former New York City mayor and alumnus will cover school fees for nearly all students from fall term 2024

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Study reveals the people most likely to die from sepsis

Other groups more at risk included people who have a history of extensive antibiotic exposure and those with learning difficulties

The Independent UK

NHS introduces new warning system to stop ‘avoidable’ child deaths

Care will be escalated regardless of other clinical observations if a parent raises alarm over a child’s health under the new standard.

The Independent UK

Lessons ‘not being learned’ from sepsis failings, ombudsman warns

The new report said the ‘same serious failings are still happening’ 10 years after the publication of a previous document.

The Independent UK

Doctors’ default position should be to rule out sepsis – Jason Watkins

Watkins and his wife Clara lost their two-year-old daughter to sepsis.

The Independent UK

Symptoms and severity of bacterial infections as Madonna leaves intensive care

While often mild and easily treatable, bacterial infections can sometimes turn into a critical medical emergency

Daily Mirror

UK health experts explain dangers of Madonna's bacterial infection and the signs to look out for

The pop megastar is thankfully expected to make a full recovery - but doctors warn people not to dismiss syptoms

Manchester Evening News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers surprise commencement speech to Johns Hopkins

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a surprise commencement address via livestream at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore on Thursday

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As Coronation Street puts the spotlight on sepsis, the signs and symptoms to know

Ryan Connor’s health takes a turn for the worse after surviving an acid attack.

The Independent UK

Black support for GOP ticked up in this year's midterms

Black voters have been a steady foundation for Democratic candidates for decades, but that support appeared to show a few cracks in this year’s elections

The Guardian - UK

I’m not stoned, I’m just writing an opera! Colm Tóibín on how he got diva fever

From schoolboy trips to booze-ups with New York garbage men, the novelist recalls how he fell for the fabulous world of opera – and managed to break in, with a staging of his book about Henry James

The Independent UK

Black leaders rebuke Tuberville stance on reparations, crime

As far as Jeremy Ellis is concerned, Republican Tommy Tuberville should know or learn more about the long history and struggles of the Black Alabama residents he represents in the U.S. Senate

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NHS staff shortages are ‘biggest’ sepsis risk this winter, charity warns

Exclusive: NHS is in ‘fragile’ state and workforce shortages are one of biggest potential causes of harm, says Dr Ron Daniels

The Independent UK

CA reparations plan advances broader movement, advocates say

California took a big step this week toward becoming the first U.S. state to make some form of restitution a reality by tackling the divisive issue of which Black residents should be eligible to receive reparations for the atrocity and injustices of slavery and racism

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