My ‘butterfly skin’ could kill me but I want to raise awareness for others
Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic condition where skin can tear at the slightest touch. …
Health
Unprofessional TikTok medical videos ‘not the norm’
TikTok videos made by doctors and nurses this week have been accused of spreading misinformation. …
Susan Warby death: Whistleblower letter to husband ‘revealed blunders’
The hospital reportedly demanded fingerprints and samples of handwriting to find the whistleblower. …
Fake drugs: How bad is Africa’s counterfeit medicine problem?
Seven African countries are meeting in Togo to tackle the issue of fake drugs. …
Social media data needed for ‘harm’ research, say doctors
Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say. …
Stroke consultant shortage ‘hurtling towards crisis’
Some 48% of hospitals in England, Wales and Northern Ireland do not have the staff they need, figures suggest. …
Newcastle children talk mental health thanks to puppets
The show is touring schools and is being used to spot early signs of issues. …
A snapshot of what it’s like to be autistic or dyspraxic
Exceptional Individuals is showing employers how to make their work environment neurodiverse friendly. …
Does your company nurture neurodiverse talent?
Universal Music UK have changed their work culture to be more inclusive to neurodiverse people. …
Scotland bid to regulate beauty filler industry
A new licensing scheme will target non-healthcare professionals who carry out work such as lip enhancements. …
Fundraising to communicate with our daughter
Provision of sign language courses for parents of deaf children is found to be “patchy”. …
‘My sister died after taking a line of cocaine’
Research for the BBC by NHS Digital shows a huge rise in mental and physical illness linked to cocaine. …
‘Alarming’ one in five deaths due to sepsis
The most detailed study of sepsis shows it is a much bigger problem than previously thought. …
Dementia: Does heading a football cause the disease?
Concerns are growing that heading a football may increase the risk of players developing dementia. …
NHS tells betting firms to stop ‘vicious gambling cycle’
Free bets and other incentives should be banned to make gambling safer, a letter to companies says. …
Scottish FA expected to ban children heading footballs within weeks
Rules could be in place within weeks after a study found ex-players are more likely to die of dementia. …
Why are opioids still given for chronic pain?
Opioids work only for some with long-term pain – so why are they still being given to patients? …
HIV infections among gay and bi men fall by 73% in UK
New figures suggest the UK is on track to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030. …