Dr. Suzanne Huurman is the only female head of medical staff among 48 men at the 2026 World Cup, working with Curacao. She highlights challenges in male-dominated sports medicine and advocates for flexible working to increase female representation.
Two-year-old conjoined twins from the Philippines, Olivia and Gianna, were successfully separated in a six-part operation at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Saudi Arabia. The rare thoraco-omphalopagus conjoining involved shared liver and heart membranes. The twins are in stable condition post-surgery, with the Saudi government covering all costs.
Canada secured a historic 6-0 World Cup win against Qatar, but the victory was marred by a severe leg injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné. The incident, caused by a challenge from Assim Madibo, drew strong reactions from teammates and coaches, overshadowing the team's performance and Jonathan David's hat-trick.
A Melbourne wellness influencer, Stacey Warnecke, 30, died from a treatable postpartum hemorrhage complication after a home birth without medical staff. An inquest heard she was found in an altered state of consciousness with a large blood clot before being rushed to hospital, where she later died.
A NSW coroner has recommended a review of medical staff conduct after a prisoner, Dictor Dongrin, died from alcohol withdrawal at Clarence Correctional Centre. Timely medical intervention could have prevented his death, the inquest found.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya will miss India's upcoming three-ODI series against Afghanistan due to a low-grade quadricep sprain. He will remain in Bengaluru for at least two weeks for recovery.
Analysis by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine suggests over 1,300 patients a month in England die due to long A&E waits, a tenfold rise from 2015, highlighting a critical healthcare crisis.
Adelaide Crows win 11.9 (75) to 10.14 (74) over Geelong, but face injury concerns with Callum Ah Chee (hamstring) and Jordon Butts (calf) injured; Taylor Walker under scrutiny for pushing an opponent.
An execution in Tennessee was halted after medical staff failed to find a suitable vein for lethal injection. Tony Carruthers, 57, was scheduled to die for 1994 murders, but the procedure was stopped after multiple attempts to establish an IV line. Governor Bill Lee granted a reprieve.
A US oil blockade has caused a severe humanitarian crisis in Cuba, leading to blackouts, protests, and hospital strain. UN experts deem the blockade unlawful, while the US demands fundamental changes from Havana.
Scores of women have told how they were affected by placenta accreta spectrum for an awareness campaignWomen have had to undergo major emergency surgery, including a hysterectomy, when medical staff failed to detect they had a rare but potentially fatal complication of pregnancy.Scores of women have come forward to tell their stories of how they were affected by placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) since the launch in February of a campaign to raise awareness among NHS staff and mothers-to-be of the dangers it poses. Continue reading...
The Children and Families Agency released the first-of-its-kind survey on sexual abuse in Japanese medical institutions, with 1,113 of 5,000 invited institutions responding. The survey found that 66.7% of individuals reporting sexual abuse were aged 19-39, while only 3.3% were aged 12-18. Professor Yoko Tsukamoto of the Health Sciences University of Hokkaido questioned the low numbers for the younger age group.
A former NHS nurse has told a public inquiry that Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in Nottingham in June 2023, 'deceived and out-manoeuvred' medical staff. Gary Carter, who was Calocane's care coordinator for five months in 2022, said the trust 'failed' to manage his care. Calocane had a history of not taking his medication and moved between addresses. He was discharged in September 2022 before the attacks that killed Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates.
A net bowler suffered a serious injury during a practice session at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, just before the IPL clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. Footage shows medical staff attending to the player, who was then taken to the hospital by ambulance.
A net bowler suffered a serious injury during a practice session at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, just before the IPL clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. Footage shows medical staff attending to the player, who was then taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Surveillance footage released by the Iranian Red Crescent Society shows chaotic scenes inside Tehran hospitals as air strikes hit nearby areas, with medical staff evacuating newborn babies to safety. The conflict began when US-Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb 28. Tensions have escalated across the Strait of Hormuz with near-total disruption of oil shipments and naval confrontations. President Trump ordered military action against Iranian small boats and intensified mine-clearing operations, while both sides seized tankers in the escalating maritime standoff.
Disability benefit claimants in the UK will face more in-person assessments as the Department for Work and Pensions aims for 30% face-to-face reviews. This shift, intended to improve accuracy, is hampered by a shortage of medical staff. Advocacy groups express concern over the burden on individuals with health issues, stressing the need for flexibility beyond physical presence.
A security guard at Bagaha sub-divisional hospital in West Champaran district, Bihar, was asked to assist doctors in stitching injuries of two road accident victims due to severe shortage of medical staff. The victims, Wasim Akhtar and Surendra Pasi, were injured when their pickup van collided with a tempo on National Highway-727. With no dressers, OT staff, nurses, or doctors available during an unexpected rush of accident cases, a security guard stepped in to help with basic suturing under supervision. Deputy superintendent Ashok Kumar Tiwari defended the move, citing that neither OT staff nor dressers have been appointed at the hospital.
