Nurses at psychiatric unit called teens 'pathetic' A BBC investigation finds some nurses were verbally abusive and cruel towards unwell teenagers....Read more https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kg2djkk2o
Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system? After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC's James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system....Read more https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2m8d44v4go
Woman stuck for 18 months on an NHS ward evicted from her hospital bed She lived in a cubicle, despite being fit to leave, because of difficulties finding a care home....Read more https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c897ew0ekp4o
Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who received standard antiplatelet treatment. Read more …Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms