The walls and rooms are bare, with wires and cables hanging from incomplete ceilings, but the excitement is palpable. Simon Milburn and Phil Woolfall, clinical directors of radiology at South Tees Hospitals and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation trusts respectively, are certainly impressed as they look around what will become theContinue Reading
A single cigarette could reduce your life expectancy by 20 minutes, according to a new study by researchers aiming to underscore the long-term impact of smoking, even in small quantities. The findings, published in the Journal of Public Health Studies, have reignited concerns about the dangers of tobacco consumption andContinue Reading
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding the public this New Year not to buy weight-loss medicines without a healthcare professional’s prescription from beauty salons or via social media. Not only does this expose people wanting to lose weight to serious health risks – it is alsoContinue Reading
A 31-year-old Middlesbrough man, identified as Mr. X, has been left without essential care for over eight weeks after a sudden decision by Middlesbrough Social Services to halt his support. The decision, which came without prior notice, has left Mr. X—who suffers from multiple chronic health issues—in a vulnerable andContinue Reading
Addiction is a complex condition that affects millions worldwide. It is often misunderstood and stigmatized as a moral failing or a lack of willpower. However, addiction is a chronic disease that changes the brain and requires the same compassion, understanding, and treatment as other medical conditions. What Is Addiction? AddictionContinue Reading
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that affects the central nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord. As a condition that impacts more than 2.8 million people worldwide, MS is often misunderstood and misrepresented, making awareness and education crucial. What is MS? MS is an autoimmune diseaseContinue Reading
SOUTH Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the first trust in the region to implement the national paediatric early warning score (PEWS) system in a digital format. NHS England is rolling out a national standardised approach of tracking the deterioration of children in hospital. The National Paediatric Early Warning Score or PEWS will allow for consistencyContinue Reading
A sudden push by GPs across the UK to reduce or completely withdraw prescription painkillers from patients has left many in agony, with some turning to medical and illegal cannabis for relief, Kearney FM has learned. Patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, and post-surgical complications, report beingContinue Reading
A FORMER patient who suffered a life-threatening stroke has praised a hospital team for saving her life. Jillian Ryan, 62, is back to running her home business after suffering from a severe stroke earlier this year. In September 2023, Jill woke up in her home in Thirsk with a denseContinue Reading
The first of 10 potentially life-saving bleed kits has been installed in a city, as part of an initiative by a murdered teenager’s parents. Connor Brown died in a knife attack in Sunderland in 2019, and his parents Tanya and Simon Brown set up a trust in his name. ThisContinue Reading
