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Blurred Vision After Head Injury

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:46:40 +0000

Head injuries can be serious and, as such, should always be taken seriously. One of the possible symptoms of a head injury is blurred vision, which can range from mild to severe.

Women died from cervical cancer after being wrongfully excluded from cervical screening list

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:04:47 +0000

A small number of women died from cervical cancer after they were wrongfully excluded from the smear test list.

Symptoms of Bowel Injury After Hysterectomy

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:29:10 +0000

By the age of 60, one-third of all women will have had a hysterectomy, making it one of the most common surgical procedures. However, it is still a significant abdominal operation and can have severe complications.

Reasons for Leg Amputation

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:17:32 +0000

Leg amputation is an extreme medical measure that can have life-changing consequences. But it may also be necessary in some cases to improve a person's quality of life, or even save their life.

Common Causes of Amputation

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:06:48 +0000

The loss or removal of a body part, such as a finger, toe, hand, foot, arm, or leg, is known as amputation. Your capacity to travel, work, communicate with others, and maintain your independence may all be impacted by this potentially life-changing experience. Recovery may be hampered by persistent pain, phantom limb occurrences, and emotional stress.

New research suggests extra pregnancy scan could significantly reduce number of breech births

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:37:52 +0000

A recent study by Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and St George’s, University of London, suggests adding a third routine scan towards the end of pregnancies could be “a game-changer to pregnancy and birth care”. Helen Budge, Partner - Clinical Negligence, comments here...

IFAB rejects temporary concussion substitute trial in Premier League

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:33:00 +0000

Gary Herbert, Partner in our Personal Injury team, comments on the recent decision to reject a trial for temporary concussion substitutes in the Premier League by the International Football Association Board.

What does it take to be a safe motorcyclist?

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:38:28 +0000

We take a look at the measures and checks all motorcyclists should do in order to prevent any accidents on the road, particularly fatal accidents.

What Does the Court of Protection Do?

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:38:14 +0000

What does the Court of Protection do? Learn more from Potter Rees Dolan about what a Court of Protection Deputy is and when you should speak to a solicitor.

Adaptive clothing worn on the catwalk for people with disabilities

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:19:00 +0000

The fashion brand, Unhidden, presented their adaptive on-trend designs for people with disabilities this week at London Fashion Week.

A Guide to Amputation

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:43:28 +0000

Amputation is the surgical removal of a body part, typically performed in cases involving disease or trauma. It can be a difficult decision for both medical professionals and patients to make, but it is sometimes necessary to preserve life and quality of life.

Bowel Perforation Negligence

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 08:11:02 +0000

Bowel perforation negligence has potentially fatal consequences and should therefore not be overlooked. While rare, bowel perforations can occur during certain medical procedures such as abdominal surgeries and colonoscopies. If not caught in time, these perforations can lead to infection, sepsis, and in some cases, death.

Symptoms of Bladder Injury After C-Section

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:52:30 +0000

A caesarean section operation, commonly referred to as a C-section, involves an incision in the lower part of the uterus through which the baby is delivered. As the bladder sits in front of the uterus, it must be pushed down to expose the part of the uterus the surgeon must cut.

Mother-of-two left with brain damage after repetitive concussions whilst playing lacrosse

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:02:30 +0000

After suffering several knocks to the head playing lacrosse for 22 years, Charlotte Beazley, 39, still suffers debilitating symptoms even many years after the last concussion she suffered.

Surgeon found guilty of ‘serious misconduct’ after leaving patients with life-changing injuries

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:38:16 +0000

A surgeon has received a formal warning by an independent medical panel after two of his operations went wrong, causing serious injuries to both patients.

Not enough mental health support for people with spinal cord injury

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:28:12 +0000

The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) have created a report putting a spotlight on the mental health of people with spinal cord injuries entitled “It’s Not Just Physical” following on from ‘Time to Talk Day’, the nation’s biggest mental health conversation, last week.

Decline in maternity care before, during and after birth in last five years

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:18:42 +0000

A survey has found that women who gave birth in recent years are experiencing a decline in the care by maternity services.

Almost 300 'never events' occurred during surgery in the last year

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:54:02 +0000

An increasing number of NHS ‘never events’, where foreign objects were found in patients after having surgery, were reported last year according to new figures.

Two patients a week receive compensation for lost limbs caused by clinical negligence

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:49:53 +0000

Figures show the NHS has paid out £189 million in compensation to over 600 patients who required an amputation due to negligent care over a five-year period.

Revolutionary study to research whether wearing headgear can reduce brain injury in rugby

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:36:28 +0000

Researchers will begin the Rugby Headgear Effectiveness Study next year to see if a new design scrum cap can help reduce brain injuries during rugby because standard padded headgear does not currently provide any protection to the brain.