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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Quantum Bioresonance': Justice Points to Irregular Medical Practice and Prohibits Technique Used by Naturopath in RS

A Brazilian court has prohibited a naturopath from performing and advertising a technique known as 'quantum bioresonance,' citing irregular medical practice and potential harm to patients.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Schoolboy had hospital procedure - three weeks later masked man had disturbing news

A Welsh teenager is alerted to a potential health scare after a mysterious masked man visits his home following a hospital procedure.

Mar 22 • 17:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian woman helped by military police after accident: concerned about other health issues

A Lithuanian woman was injured due to a poorly maintained sidewalk and received timely medical assistance from passing military police.

Mar 21 • 14:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Accident in Kaunas: two people taken to medical facility

Two people were sent to a medical facility following a collision between a BMW and a Peugeot in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Mar 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hospital cyberattacks threaten patient safety

A ransomware attack on the University of Mississippi Medical Center illustrates the severe impact of cyberattacks on hospital operations and patient safety.

Mar 20 • 16:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish People Give Stark Evaluation on Access to Doctors

In Finland, nearly one in four people feel that they do not have sufficient access to medical services, according to a recent report.

Mar 20 • 12:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

"My love, they transferred me to Iran." Woman robbed by alleged military doctor

A woman's troubling experience and alleged robbery by a military doctor in Iran highlights issues of personal safety and trust in medical professionals.

Mar 20 • 12:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pregnant woman admitted for a year at Saifai Medical University

A 40-year-old woman, hospitalized for a mental illness at Saifai Medical University, was found to be five months pregnant during a routine check-up, leading to an investigation involving hospital staff.

Mar 20 • 10:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Patient Damage Reports Were Made More Than Ever Last Year - These Reasons Explain the Increase

Last year saw a record number of patient damage reports in Finland, reaching 10,800, which is a 13% increase from the previous year.

Mar 19 • 23:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Ostrava, the roof of a panel building caught fire, rescuers treated three people

A roof fire in a panel building in Ostrava resulted in three people receiving medical treatment.

Mar 19 • 12:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa seizes irregular medical devices, cosmetics, and food at Mercado Livre logistics center

Anvisa has seized irregular medical devices, cosmetics, and food items during an inspection at a Mercado Livre logistics center in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 09:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

After an attempted break-in at "Artea" bank – the latest news about the incident and the affected employee

An employee of the "Artea" bank required medical assistance following an attempted break-in, but their condition is improving, and the bank is providing ongoing support.

Mar 19 • 09:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Enormous problems following the regions' new journal system

Nine regions in Sweden have implemented a new record-keeping system that has caused significant issues within healthcare.

Mar 19 • 04:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Doctor from Latvia removed from UK medical register for sexual acts with a patient

A Latvian doctor, Aleksejs Cvetkovs, has been removed from the UK medical register due to inappropriate sexual conduct with a patient.

Mar 18 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I Spent the Night Vomiting,' Says Customer Who Ate at Pizzeria Investigated for Death and More Than 100 People with Food Poisoning Symptoms in PB

A woman died, and over 100 others sought medical assistance after a possible food poisoning incident at a pizzeria in Pombal, Paraíba.

Mar 18 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies and more than 100 feel ill after eating at pizzeria in Paraíba's sertão

A woman died and over 100 others required medical assistance after experiencing food poisoning symptoms following a meal at a pizzeria in Pombal, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 00:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Paramedic's Diary (4): Deaths and Resuscitations

This article reflects a paramedic's personal experiences and emotional responses during their shifts, illustrating the challenges faced in emergency medical situations.

Mar 17 • 19:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A confidential report calls for deep changes to track the harms of Covid vaccines

A federal working group has called for significant reforms to the medical system's documentation and handling of alleged vaccine-related injuries amid rising public concern about Covid vaccine safety.

Mar 17 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident victims on the Raposo Tavares highway are discharged from the hospital

Victims of a collision between a bus and a truck on the Raposo Tavares highway in Brazil have started to be discharged from medical facilities.

Mar 17 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 80 people are treated for food poisoning symptoms and pizzeria is closed in Sertão da Paraíba

Over 80 individuals sought medical attention for food poisoning symptoms after dining at a pizzeria in Pombal, Paraíba, which has since been closed.

Mar 17 • 00:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist who crashed into parked car is intubated in ICU: 'Praying to God for him to get well'

Eduardo Pinho, a 25-year-old motorcyclist, is in critical condition after crashing into a parked car in Rio Branco, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 21:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Cuttack to Kolkata... The fires in these hospitals have claimed hundreds of lives, know about 6 major 'fire incidents'

A devastating fire at the ICU of a government medical college in Cuttack, Odisha, claimed at least ten lives and has reignited concerns over hospital safety standards in India.

Mar 16 • 13:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Chinese spy tech is endangering US hospitals. Texas is trying to shut that down

Texas is taking action against Chinese medical devices that may contain spying technology posing risks to U.S. hospitals and patient safety.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire at SCB Hospital in Odisha, 10 patients dead in ICU

A devastating fire at the SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, claimed the lives of 10 patients in the ICU, with early investigations indicating an electrical short circuit as the cause.

Mar 16 • 04:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The defibrillator case: Most patients in the clinical study had their medical records falsified

A recent investigation revealed that a significant number of patients involved in a clinical study regarding defibrillators had their medical records tampered with, raising concerns about the integrity of the study.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Group fight in central Oslo

A group fight occurred in central Oslo, leading to police intervention and at least one injury requiring medical assistance.

Mar 14 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Complications in aesthetic procedures soar and push for stricter regulations in Brazil

The number of complaints related to complications from aesthetic procedures is rapidly increasing in Brazil, raising concerns for stricter regulations in the industry.

Mar 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

He went for a dental implant and died: request to summon a witness who could be key

Miguel Ángel Berlini, 64, died during a dental implant surgery in a Belgrano clinic, prompting calls for a key witness to testify in the ongoing investigation.

Mar 13 • 14:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“Relaxation of Criminal Penalties for Medical Accidents Without Gross Negligence” Passes Parliamentary Committee

A legislative proposal to ease criminal responsibilities for medical personnel involved in essential medical services has passed a parliamentary committee in South Korea, prompting backlash from patient and consumer groups.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pedro Turra: Medical report indicates that the cause of death of young man in DF was punches, not impact with car

A medical report reveals that 16-year-old Rodrigo Castanheira's death was due to punches from 19-year-old Pedro Arthur Turra Basso, countering earlier claims of a car impact as the cause.

Mar 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

A woman is shot during a walk in Riga; she walks around with a bullet in her back for a week

A woman was shot in the back while walking in Riga, Latvia, and lived with the bullet for a week before seeking medical treatment.

Mar 12 • 13:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

India: Life-Saving Pothole

A medical case in India raises questions about the safety and benefits of potholes on roads following a miraculous recovery of a woman once declared clinically dead.

Mar 12 • 09:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Death of a Woman in a Sports Club

A woman died in a sports club in Šiauliai, Lithuania, despite efforts by emergency medical responders to revive her.

Mar 12 • 07:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

2-year-old child bitten by scorpion at the bus station in Divinópolis

A 2-year-old girl was bitten by a scorpion while waiting with her mother at a bus station in Divinópolis, Brazil, leading to a medical evaluation at a healthcare unit.

Mar 11 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It was not for beauty, but necessity,' says daughter after death of businesswoman from MT during cosmetic surgery

Yasmin Souza Menezes, daughter of the businesswoman Jéssica Santiago, stated that her mother's cosmetic surgery was a matter of necessity rather than beauty, following her death during the procedure.

Mar 11 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

70-year-old woman is a victim of rape after being choked on her way to UPA in Cabo Frio

A 70-year-old woman in Cabo Frio, Brazil, was raped after being attacked and choked by an unknown man while heading to a medical facility.

Mar 11 • 20:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

A 17-year-old suffered a lethal cardiac attack just before finishing a football match

A 17-year-old footballer, Adam Ankers, died from a sudden cardiac attack during a match in the UK, highlighting significant concerns regarding medical preparedness at sports events.

Mar 11 • 18:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nurses and doctors embarrassed about corridor care 'can't look patients in the eye'

NHS staff leaders have expressed serious concerns about the ongoing crisis in hospital corridor care, highlighting the embarrassment felt by medical professionals and the associated risks to patient safety.

Mar 11 • 11:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Are We 'Doping' Our Children? 33% of Parents Give Melatonin Based on Internet Advice and Without Medical Supervision

A significant percentage of Spanish parents are giving their children melatonin based solely on advice from non-professionals, raising concerns about its usage and safety.

Mar 11 • 07:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two people injured after violent incident in Oslo

Two individuals were injured in a violent incident in central Oslo, with one taken to the hospital and another to a medical emergency facility.

Mar 11 • 03:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Plans to Punish Attacks on EMTs as Against State Officials, Decides Commission

A commission in Latvia has endorsed legal amendments that equate attacks on emergency medical service workers with attacks on state officials, aimed at increasing their protection.

Mar 10 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after assaulting wife and daughter in the coast of SP

A 60-year-old man was arrested for assaulting his wife and daughter in São Vicente, São Paulo, while the victims received medical treatment for their injuries.

Mar 9 • 23:13 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian mother of four dies after cosmetic surgery in Turkey

A Canadian mother of four tragically died following cosmetic surgery procedures in Turkey, raising concerns regarding the safety of such medical tourism.

Mar 9 • 19:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck hits church wall after veering off the road, driver dies on BR-101 in Campos

A truck veered off the road and crashed into the wall of a church in Campos dos Goytacazes, resulting in the driver's death, with initial reports suggesting he may have suffered a medical emergency.

Mar 9 • 15:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Flames Broke Out in Pieksämäki – Employees Evacuated

A medical device manufacturing building in Pieksämäki caught fire Monday morning, but all employees were evacuated safely without injury.

Mar 9 • 07:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Urgent safety warning issued after tragic death of 'loving' four-year-old girl

The tragic death of a four-year-old girl from Merthyr Tydfil has led to a safety warning from a coroner regarding the timely availability of emergency medical supplies.

Mar 9 • 06:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Two people injured in an accident in Ogre region

Two individuals were injured in a traffic accident in the Ogre region, Latvia, and have been transported to a medical facility for treatment.

Mar 8 • 11:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Daniela García Case: What Do We Know About the Rape of Two Doctors in a Hospital in Tamaulipas?

The article discusses the case of Daniela García, a medical resident who was raped in a Tamaulipas hospital, highlighting her plea for justice and the lack of response from hospital authorities.

Mar 7 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Colonoscopy: understand how the exam that led to deaths in RO is done

Colonoscopy, despite being a safe procedure, has recently faced scrutiny after two deaths occurred in Rondônia, Brazil, following complications from the exam.

Mar 7 • 16:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Deadly rise of fraudulent surgeries in hospitals

A report reveals alarming issues with fraudulent surgeries in Nigeria, highlighting the tragic case of a woman who died following unnecessary medical procedures.

Mar 7 • 00:19 UTC

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