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Sepsis and amputation: reclaiming independence after limb loss
Posted: 25/07/2024
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction. It is not contagious and occurs when the immune system responds to infection or injury. Usually, the immune system works to attack the infection but, occasionally, it overreacts and starts damaging the body’s own tissue and organs, causing widespread inflammation and impairing blood flow. If not treated, this......>>
Promoting ‘normal’ birth over patient safety: why are maternity doctors under pressure to prioritise certain modes of delivery?
Posted: 11/07/2024
When making a birth plan, most expectant parents choose the safest mode of delivery over other concerns. In order to make that decision, they need to be advised appropriately and given the relevant information about the risks and benefits of every option. This advice should be unbiased and focused on the safety of the baby and mother......>>
Sepsis awareness: a look at recent developments
Posted: 11/07/2024
Sepsis is the body’s response to infection. It develops when the immune system overreacts to an infection or injury and attacks its own tissues and organs. The UK Sepsis Trust estimates that 48,000 people die each year from sepsis-related illnesses, and states that, sadly, thousands of these are preventable. In late 2023, the UK’s Health Ombudsman......>>
Group B Strep Awareness Month: a simple test can save a baby’s life
Posted: 01/07/2024
July 2024 is Group B Strep Awareness Month. Group B strep is an infection, common in adults, that can cause serious illness and death in babies. It can be tested for during pregnancy, and antibiotics during labour significantly reduce the risk of it being passed to the baby. However, the test is not offered routinely by the NHS. It is therefore important......>>
Death from sepsis – what compensation can families claim?
Posted: 16/05/2024
Sadly, sometimes, sepsis patients pass away because of failings in their care. Their loved ones may wish to investigate making a clinical negligence claim. This article touches on what compensation can be sought in such cases. Sepsis is a rare complication that starts with infection in any part of the body. It is treatable, but potentially very serious......>>
Maternity safety and the Spring Budget
Posted: 25/04/2024
The government has announced that it will be investing millions into improving maternity care in the UK. On 10 March 2024, as part of the Spring Budget, the Department of Health and Social Care stated that £35 million would be invested into specialist training to make maternity care safer, with £9 million dedicated specifically to preventing brain......>>
Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month: sharing vital information on this life-threatening yet treatable condition
Posted: 01/03/2024
March is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month. DVT is the term for a blood clot that forms in a vein deep inside the body. This is often in the leg, but can occur in the deep veins in the arm, stomach, or pelvis. The aim of the awareness campaign is to reduce the prevalence of this condition, by educating people on how to prevent DVT......>>
International Epilepsy Day and the WHO’s global action plan
Posted: 09/02/2024
Falling on the second Monday in February, International Epilepsy Day this year is on 12 February 2024. International Epilepsy Day seeks to raise awareness and educate the general public, and to provide a platform for people with epilepsy to share experiences and break down misconceptions around the condition. Organised by the......>>
Hip dysplasia: the dangers of incorrect diagnosis
Posted: 05/01/2024
Hip dysplasia (or developmental dysplasia of the hip, DDH) is a congenital condition which prevents the ball and socket joint of the hip from developing properly. It is most common in first-born girls, and without proper diagnosis or treatment in early life, it can cause worsening pain, limping, and struggling with physical activities or sport......>>
Sepsis: the impact of A&E waiting times on detection and treatment
Posted: 28/11/2023
Sepsis develops where there is an overreaction within the body to an infection. It is a serious condition that progresses rapidly, causing organ failure and in severe cases, sadly, death. It is essential that sepsis is diagnosed early because of the time sensitive nature of the immune system’s overreaction. Unfortunately, the symptoms of sepsis......>>
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