A doctor who offered multiple sclerosis patients controversial stem cell treatments may be struck off by the General Medical Council. The dutch trained doctor treated nine patients by allegedly injecting them with stem cells that were not designed for human … Continue reading →

Novartis, the manufacture of the meningitis C vaccine, has withdrawn thousands of doses of the vaccine due to contamination fears. A number of batches were found to be contaminated with staphylococcus aureus bacteria sparking a mass recall of the vaccine. … Continue reading →

It has recently been reported that the NHS face a bill of over £700m in 2010, a rise of over 80%. However, the increase, according to the NHS Litigation Authority, is not due to an increase in clinical negligence claims … Continue reading →

The Department of Health have recently published new standards for the care of sick babies following criticism a number of years back by the National Audit Office. The most significant changes are that one-to-one care is suggested for babies in … Continue reading →