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Rise in number of patients misdiagnosed in four Manchester hospitals
- 15.10.2015
- EmmaArnold
- None
Hundreds of patients were misdiagnosed at four Greater Manchester hospitals according to an investigation by the Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
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Pressure on maternity units could increase clinical negligence and birth injuries
- 14.10.2015
- EmmaArnold
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The shortage of midwives in the NHS means mistakes will 'almost certainly be made', according to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).
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New study into how cyclist helmets can reduce chance of brain injury
- 12.10.2015
- EmmaArnold
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A new USA study has found that wearing a bicycle helmet significantly reduces the risk of a serious brain injury and death after a crash.
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Cyclists campaign on Manchester streets for 'Space for Cycling'
- 09.10.2015
- EmmaArnold
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A bike ride as part of a national campaign was held this week during the Conservative Conference in Manchester City Centre.
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Tetraplegic rugby player sets up new inspiring centre ten years after accident
- 29.09.2015
- EmmaArnold
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Rugby player who suffered catastrophic injury during a scrum speaks out about his experience ten years since the accident.
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Man with spinal cord injury walks again with pioneering brain technology
- 28.09.2015
- EmmaArnold
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A ground-breaking treatment in spinal cord injury has been revealed which has enabled a paralysed man to walk.
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Scientist claims clinical negligence caused her son's brain injury
- 22.09.2015
- EmmaArnold
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A scientist mother claims hospital failures caused her son's brain damage after they ignored her advice.
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Chief rugby medic calls for potential rule change to prevent concussion
- 21.09.2015
- EmmaArnold
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A BBC Panorama documentary, Rugby and the Brain: Tackling the Truth, which airs tonight, shows World Rugby's chief medical officer stating how rules may have to change in order to reduce concussion.
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Rugby player retires due to epilepsy after multiple concussions on pitch
- 17.09.2015
- EmmaArnold
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A professional rugby player has been forced to retire after developing epilepsy thought to be caused by multiple blows to the head.
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Changes in crossings could reduce number of pedestrians killed and injured
- 16.09.2015
- EmmaArnold
- None
New countdown crossings will help end the 'blackout' period for pedestrians when crossing the road.
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