A study suggests that common bone and joint operations may be no more effective than physiotherapy or treatment with medications. It discovered the advantages of some of the most commonly performed surgery, including hip replacements and knee repair, were not backed up by high-quality evidence. Researchers at the University of Bristol looked for studies thatContinue reading “BONE TO BONE”
Author Archives: Angela Lloyd
Modern Cars Are Too Big To Fit In Garages
A report said that residential streets are becoming jammed with parked vehicles because larger modern vehicles no longer fit in garages. The top five selling cars in the United Kingdom in the 1960s, including models such as the slimline Ford Anglia, were 4 foot 11 inches wide and 12 foot 9 inches long on average,Continue reading “Modern Cars Are Too Big To Fit In Garages”
GP Who Was Struck Off For Failing To Spot Cancer
A GP was struck off for failing to spot cancer in a patient and has admitted to falsely accusing the man’s son of racial abuse to save his career. Robert Jenyo, 53, falsely claimed he was called a f***ing n****r and told to give way for white doctors to work after he was sued forContinue reading “GP Who Was Struck Off For Failing To Spot Cancer”
Moment Brawling Binman Is Knocked Out By Pedestrian
Two brawling binmen recorded fighting in the street while wearing their high vis uniforms have been fired by their bosses. The jaw-dropping video reveals the men exchanging blows with a group in Chatham, Kent. One of the orange vested men was knocked out cold after being caught with a left hook and sent plunging toContinue reading “Moment Brawling Binman Is Knocked Out By Pedestrian”
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps Supports Compulsory Face Masks
Grant Shapps cleared the way for public transport operators including the London Underground to force travellers to continue wearing masks. The Transport Secretary said he was pretty relaxed about rail, bus and Underground firms making face coverings a condition of carriage, meaning riders failing to comply can’t travel. Facing MPs he distinguished wearing masks onContinue reading “Transport Secretary Grant Shapps Supports Compulsory Face Masks”
BBC Is Warned To Drop Smoke And Mirrors Over Pay
The corporation’s annual report revealed that Gary Lineker, Zoe Ball and Huw Edwards are amongst the 10 highest paid BBC stars who took a pay cut in the last year, as Scott Mills and Greg James both got wage increases. Conservative MP Julian Knight called for the BBC to commit to full transparency on itsContinue reading “BBC Is Warned To Drop Smoke And Mirrors Over Pay”
Britain’s Daily COVID Hospital Admissions Hit 400 In The Highest Figure Since March
Britain’s daily COVID hospital admissions have reached a four-month high, increasing by 50 per cent in a week to their highest level since March. Department of Health figures posted showed hospitalisations reached 406 on June 30, and it’s a sign the explosion in cases over the past month is now starting to put additional pressureContinue reading “Britain’s Daily COVID Hospital Admissions Hit 400 In The Highest Figure Since March”
Shoppers Could Pay The Price
Critics fear that Morrisons customers, workers and suppliers could miss out after the supermarket’s board supported a new takeover proposal from a group of questionable investors. The chain announced at the weekend that it had received a second take over bid, worth £6.3 billion, from a consortium led by US private equity firm Fortress, andContinue reading “Shoppers Could Pay The Price”
The NHS Gets The George Cross
The Queen has given the George Cross to the NHS for seven decades of public service including battling coronavirus as she praised the courage, compassion and commitment shown by staff and said the organisation had the enduring gratitude of a grateful nation. In a personal handwritten message on Windsor Castle headed paper, Her Majesty highlightedContinue reading “The NHS Gets The George Cross”
Maternity Scandals Spark Safety Review
Experts will evaluate the safety of maternity services across the NHS to reduce harm to babies. They hope to establish the best ways of recognising warning signs of babies in distress so doctors can intervene sooner. It follows a string of high profile scandals in which mothers and babies have died or been left withContinue reading “Maternity Scandals Spark Safety Review”
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