Health and Safety Wales' bowel surgery death rate 'higher than expected' Dec 15, 2014 The number of bowel cancer patients dying after surgery in Wales appears to be higher than expected, new figures…
Of interest Music when operating on patients? 'makes surgery less stressful' Dec 12, 2014 A study by Cardiff surgeons has found what music works best when operating on patients (MUSICWORKS) - Patients…
Health and Safety Australia: Why the costs of running a medical service will continue to climb Dec 12, 2014 DOCTOR'S BAG POST - The government’s revised co-payment plan is a dog’s breakfast. Here are 9 reasons why the…
Stories Virtually Unknown Rescue Team Champs the First Rescue Marathon in the Philippines Dec 12, 2014 From: Jossa De Pano They weren’t in for the glory but they have the guts. What were they thinking, competing…
Of interest Internet searches can predict volume of ER visits Dec 11, 2014 The correlation between Internet searches on a regional medical website and next-day visits to regional emergency…
Stories Ebola in Sierra Leone, a suspicion could kill you Dec 11, 2014 The Guardian Ebola diary: 'There are reports of people disappearing into the forest to die' Sierra Leone has its…
Of interest NHS in 'dire straits' without migrants says top economist Dec 11, 2014 The NHS would be "in dire straits" without migrant workers, one of the UK's senior economists has claimed. Stephen…
Stories Be Rescuer in Syria, the Most Dangerous Job in the World Dec 11, 2014 Is there something more dangerous than saving live on a battle field? No, and Bryan Schatz describe the life that…
Ambulance Aging EMTs, less volunteers is a growing problem for rural EMS Dec 10, 2014 EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Sandy Bugenhagen and Duckie Johnson have been Emergency Medical Technicians in Shelby County for…
Stories Around 1 in 10 maternal deaths due to flu Dec 10, 2014 “Nearly one in ten pregnant deaths caused by flu,” The Daily Telegraph reports. A review into maternal deaths,…