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Shoulder dystocia: what is it, how is it caused, and what are the long-term effects?
Posted: 30/06/2022
What is shoulder dystocia? Shoulder dystocia is a rare birth complication, where the baby’s shoulders become lodged against the mother’s pelvis during birth through vaginal delivery. Generally, this can be resolved and both mother and baby will recover well, but shoulder dystocia has been known to cause significant injury and can result in death......>>
Sex, race and surgery: are post-operative death rates affected by gender and ethnicity?
Posted: 30/06/2022
When considering the potential risks of undergoing surgery, we are unlikely to take into account our gender, or our surgeon’s gender. However, a recent study has suggested that female patients were 32% more likely to die when operated on by a male surgeon in comparison to a female surgeon......>>
Robotics in surgery – weighing up the risks and benefits
Posted: 05/04/2022
As a follow up to her article published on the future of robotics in healthcare this time last year, this article from Victoria Johnson focusses on where robotics may be of most use and assistance in surgery, particularly in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recently, the media has picked up on the possibility of robotic surgery being helpful in tackling......>>
Bleeding after giving birth: what does it mean and when can it cause problems?
Posted: 01/04/2022
Following our recent article on APGAR scores, the next article in this series deals with bleeding after giving birth. Some bleeding from the vagina after giving birth is normal. It usually starts out heavy and decreases over time. To begin with the blood will be fresh, but it will gradually turn browner over the following weeks before eventually stopping altogether......>>
NHS removes limits on caesarean births in light of patient safety concerns
Posted: 24/02/2022
The BBC has reported that the NHS will no longer use caesarean section rates as a means of measuring performance. Maternity wards are being advised to treat cases on an individual basis, rather than having to meet targets for caesarean births. A caesarean section birth is when the baby is delivered through abdominal surgery......>>
Breakthrough lung cancer drug to be available on the NHS
Posted: 01/11/2021
Following a search spanning four decades, a revolutionary new drug could represent a significant discovery for lung cancer patients. Described by Cancer Research UK’s chief clinician, Professor Charles Swanton, as “one of the most exciting breakthroughs in lung cancer in 20 years”, the new drug is called Sotorasib (also known as Lumykras)......>>
International Infection Prevention Week – Make Your Intention Infection Prevention
Posted: 17/10/2021
This week, 17 to 23 October 2021, is International Infection Prevention Week. Every year, this event raises awareness of how to stop infection occurring and the importance of doing so. This year’s theme is “Make Your Intention Infection Prevention””, which aims to consider the science behind stopping infection......>>
The impact on claimants after settlement of damages: Alfie and Sarah's stories
Posted: 07/09/2021
As clinical negligence lawyers, we work closely with our clients during the investigation of their claims and, in doing so, we gain a good understanding of their individual circumstances and often get to know them well. Once a claim settles, our clients receive their damages (financial compensation) and the litigation process is concluded for them......>>
Caught on camera: CCTV set to be placed in operating theatres to identify cases of surgical negligence
Posted: 03/09/2021
Sky News has recently reported that South Korea is to require CCTV cameras in operating theatres. The proposal has been voted on and approved by its parliament this week, meaning that South Korea will be the first developed country in the world to legally require filming of surgical procedures......>>
Cosmetic surgery demand among men – is this on the rise?
Posted: 16/08/2021
Cosmetic surgery and other aesthetic procedures are often associated primarily with female patients. According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), women have undergone the vast majority, around 92%, of recent cosmetic procedures performed in the UK......>>
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